The Thrifty Author's Guide books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Thrifty Author's Guide series?"

"There are two books in the The Thrifty Author's Guide series, published between 2010 and 2011."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Thrifty Author's Guide series?"

"The first book in the The Thrifty Author's Guide series is The Thrifty Author's Guide to Launching Your Book without Losing Your Mind, published in 2010."

Q: "Who is The Thrifty Author's Guide written for?"

"The books are aimed at authors, particularly self-published and small-press writers, who need to promote their books without a large marketing budget. The first guide covers the logistics of launching a book, while the second focuses on online selling and promotion strategies."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Thrifty Author’s Guide to Launching Your Book without Losing Your Mind	2010	Gail Z. Martin	Buy
2	The Thrifty Author’s Guide to Selling and Promoting Your Book Online	2011	Gail Z. Martin	Buy

“The Thrifty Author’s Guide series is a pair of non-fiction books by Gail Z. Martin aimed at writers who need to market their work without spending a fortune. The Thrifty Author’s Guide to Launching Your Book without Losing Your Mind (2010) covers the practical steps of a book launch, from planning a release schedule to coordinating publicity on a limited budget. The Thrifty Author’s Guide to Selling and Promoting Your Book Online (2011) shifts to ongoing promotion strategies for the digital marketplace.”

Both books reflect Martin’s experience as a working author who built her readership while publishing with both major houses and smaller presses. The guides are focused on actionable advice rather than theory, written for authors who are doing their own marketing and need straightforward, cost-effective methods that actually work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Thrifty Author's Guide series?

There are two books in the The Thrifty Author’s Guide series, published between 2010 and 2011.

What is the first book in the The Thrifty Author's Guide series?

The first book in the The Thrifty Author’s Guide series is The Thrifty Author’s Guide to Launching Your Book without Losing Your Mind, published in 2010.

Who is The Thrifty Author's Guide written for?

The books are aimed at authors, particularly self-published and small-press writers, who need to promote their books without a large marketing budget. The first guide covers the logistics of launching a book, while the second focuses on online selling and promotion strategies.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order