Collect Powerful Testimonials—Then Post Them Where It Matters

This Week’s Tip: Collect Powerful Testimonials—Then Post Them Where It Matters

Here’s the truth: people don’t buy books—they buy into the hope that it will do for them what it did for someone else..

That’s why testimonials aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re one of your most trusted, conversion-boosting tools—and you don’t need a hundred. Just a few, placed well, can quietly do the work of marketing for you.

📌 Here’s What to Do This Week:

1. Reach out to 3–5 readers, friends, or ministry leaders who’ve read your book and simply ask:

“Would you be willing to share 1-2 sentences about how this book impacted you? I’d love to share it with others who might need this message.”

You can make it even easier by prompting them with questions like:

“What stuck with you most?”
“What would you tell someone who hasn’t read it yet?”

2. Add these testimonials to a “What Readers Are Saying” section on your website.
No need for long reviews—short, heartfelt lines build trust fast. Add a name, city/state, or role (with permission), and format them beautifully.

3. Repurpose. Repurpose. Repurpose.
Use snippets on your sales page, bookmark, email footer, postcard, social bios, or Amazon A+ content.

Example: “This book didn’t just speak to me—it saw me.” – Heather L., Women’s Ministry Leader

📌 Why This Works:

Social proof sells. Readers want to know they’re not the only one who needed your message.
Endorsements say what you can’t say about yourself. They add credibility without a single sales word.
They’re timeless. Good testimonials work for you over and over again—in every format you use.

Try this today! Also, go back to that text, email, or DM where someone thanked you. Ask: “Would you mind if I shared that with others?”

Most people will be honored you asked. This is simple. Strategic. And seriously effective.

Comment below and tell us—what’s the most meaningful thing someone has said about your book? We’d love to hear and celebrate with you!

Cheering you on—always!

Athena, Carol, & Shelly

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