The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

How a debut novelist found the readers her book was meant for

A behind-the-scenes case study of an authentic, connection-driven book launch

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Dan Blank
Oct 17, 2025
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Today I want to take you behind-the-scenes of the book launch of a debut novel. I will cover exactly what the author did, the results, and how she prioritized balancing mental health along the way. The goal: to launch her book in a manner that felt authentic and was filled with meaningful connections with real readers.

Earlier this year, I worked with A…

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