The 80/20 Rule for Authors: How to Focus on What Sells @selfpubwithdale
The 80/20 Rule for Authors: How to Focus on What Sells  @selfpubwithdale
Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Are you wasting time on things that don’t move the needle? Discover the 80/20 rule for book marketing, how to focus only on what works, and cut out time-wasting tasks that don’t lead to sales. If you want smarter strategies that save time and bring results, don’t miss this!

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