{"id":53086,"date":"2026-07-16T08:19:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/magazin\/from-launch-to-loyalty-how-community-formats-elevate-your-book\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:26:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T07:26:52","slug":"from-launch-to-loyalty-how-community-formats-elevate-your-book","status":"publish","type":"magazin-studierende","link":"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/en\/magazin\/self-publishing\/from-launch-to-loyalty-how-community-formats-elevate-your-book\/","title":{"rendered":"From Launch to Loyalty: How Community Formats Elevate Your Book"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"53086\" class=\"elementor elementor-53086 elementor-53072\" data-elementor-post-type=\"magazin-studierende\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af3bbee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af3bbee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ff7e21\" data-id=\"7ff7e21\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0982f5 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"e0982f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;Es wurden keine \\u00dcberschriften auf dieser Seite gefunden.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat to expect:\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e0982f5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e0982f5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__e0982f5\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12968eb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12968eb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-628cc73\" data-id=\"628cc73\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8390a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8390a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First things first:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The release of your book is not the endpoint but the start of a new phase. Now it\u2019s about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><\/b><b>reaching readers, building trust, and making your book visible long-term<\/b>.<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. With interactive community formats like <\/span><b>Q&#038;As, readings, or participatory activities<\/b>, you can turn one-time buyers into an<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b> active readership<\/b><\/span>\u2014and simultaneously generate new attention for your book.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9f0fa5e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9f0fa5e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a48a43\" data-id=\"5a48a43\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92d6530 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92d6530\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why the Post-Release Period is Crucial <\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many authors invest months or even years writing their book. However, after the release, marketing activities often drop off within a few weeks. Yet it is precisely the time after launch that determines whether a book quickly fades into obscurity   <\/span>or <b>gradually develops a loyal community<\/b>.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People don\u2019t buy books only for the content. They are also interested in the story behind it: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> How did the idea come about? Which characters surprised you? Why did you choose this ending?  <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> By addressing this curiosity, you create a personal connection with your readers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You don\u2019t have to be an influencer or a social media marketing pro. Even a few regular formats are enough to remain consistently visible. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Q&#038;A Sessions: Answer Your Readers\u2019 Questions<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question-and-answer sessions are among the easiest ways to engage with your community. These can be held via  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instagram Stories, Facebook, TikTok, or Reddit. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collect questions in advance or answer them live. An additional benefit: answers often generate further content for social media or your blog.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Live Readings Build Connection<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A traditional reading works excellently in a digital format.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20 to 30 minutes is enough to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">read a chapter, <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">talk about the origin of the story, <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">answer questions, <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">provide a small preview of upcoming projects. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Especially new readers get a <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>first impression of your writing style<\/b><\/span>.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital readings can be conducted via:<br\/><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instagram Live <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">YouTube Live <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TikTok Live <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Twitch <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Even smaller events often have more impact than a single large event <\/b>because they feel more personal.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Organize Virtual Readings with Book Clubs<\/h2><p>Book clubs have experienced a real renaissance in recent years\u2014<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>both online and offline<\/b><\/span>.<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Many reading groups appreciate it when authors join for half an hour at the end of a shared reading to answer questions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Possible topics:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Backgrounds of individual characters <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deleted chapters <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research process <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alternative endings <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal favorite passages <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>These discussions<b> feel authentic and often generate enthusiastic recommendations within the community<\/b>.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Participatory Challenges Encourage Sharing<\/h2><p>People enjoy participating in <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>creative activities<\/b><\/span>. <br\/> <br\/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. A challenge gives your community a simple reason to create content related to your book.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Examples:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Post your favorite quote <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduce a favorite character <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Draw fan art <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reenact a favorite scene <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take a book photo at a special location <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose a fitting piece of music for the book <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Use a <b>unique hashtag<\/b> so all posts are easy to find.<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This generates many small recommendations that feel much more  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">authentic<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span>than traditional advertising.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Behind-the-Scenes Insights Work Long-Term<\/h2><p>Many readers are not only interested in the finished book but also in <b>the journey<\/b> to it.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Show, for example:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">first notes <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sketches of your characters <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">handwritten drafts <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">discarded cover ideas <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research material <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your writing workspace <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>These insights make your book <b>more personal <\/b>and encourage your community to engage more with your next project.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Guest Posts and Interviews on Book Blogs<br\/><\/h2><p>Book blogs remain<b> important multipliers for authors<\/b>.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead of just sending review copies, you can also provide your own content:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interviews <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guest articles <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Writing Tips <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Background Stories <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exclusive Bonus Chapters <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>This benefits both sides: <b>The blog receives interesting content, while you reach new readers<\/b>.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Start Reading Groups on Book Platforms<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Specialized book platforms offer numerous opportunities to engage directly with readers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These include:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goodreads <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LovelyBooks <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">StoryGraph <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shared reading groups encourage discussions about characters, plot, and writing style. At the same time,  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they generate authentic reviews and recommendations.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For self-publishers, this can be an important tool to increase long-term visibility for your book.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Use Newsletters Exclusively for Your Community<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not every interaction needs to take place on social media. Your own newsletter allows  <\/span><b>direct contact with your readership<\/b>, independent of changing algorithms.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exclusive content can include:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unpublished short stories <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bonus chapters <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Writing updates <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cover reveals <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Insights into upcoming projects <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal recommendations<br\/><br\/> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>This creates <b>a closer connection than traditional social media posts<\/b>.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Quality Matters More Than Reach<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many authors think they need to post daily or have thousands of followers. In practice, this is rarely decisive. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A small, active community is often much more valuable than a large but passive audience. E<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. ven ten engaged readers who regularly talk about your book and recommend it can be more valuable in the long term than hundreds of superficial likes. <\/span><b>Consistency, authenticity, and genuine interaction<\/b> are therefore more effective than elaborate advertising campaigns.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2>Conclusion: The Real Relationship with Your Readers Begins After Release <\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Successful book marketing doesn\u2019t end on release day. Only afterward does the opportunity arise to build long-term relationships with your readership. Whether Q&#038;As, live readings, reading groups, challenges, or guest contributions: choose one or two formats that suit you and implement them regularly.   <\/span><b> This keeps your book visible, helps you get to know your readers better, and lays the foundation for a community eagerly awaiting your next book.<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98d9204 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98d9204\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6567f2\" data-id=\"e6567f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-952d7e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"952d7e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c55aa5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c55aa5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d25df6\" data-id=\"7d25df6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c453e02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-grin-akkordeon-content-widget\" data-id=\"c453e02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"grin-akkordeon-content-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"akkordeon-content-container\">\n    <div class=\"details-item\">\n    <div class=\"details-tab\">Do I need to be active on all platforms? <\/div>\n    <div class=\"details-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No. Focus on one or two platforms that fit you and your target audience. Regular activity is more important than having as many accounts as possible.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"details-item\">\n    <div class=\"details-tab\">How often should I run community activities? <\/div>\n    <div class=\"details-content\"><p> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">A regular rhythm, such as one Q&A or one live format per month, is often enough to remain continuously visible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"details-item\">\n    <div class=\"details-tab\">Do I need many followers for live readings? <\/div>\n    <div class=\"details-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No. Even small events with few participants can facilitate valuable conversations and help build an engaged readership over time. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"details-item\">\n    <div class=\"details-tab\">Which community formats are particularly suitable for self-publishers? <\/div>\n    <div class=\"details-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q&A sessions, live readings, reading groups on book platforms, participatory challenges, and newsletters can be implemented without a large budget and promote direct interaction with readers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"details-item\">\n    <div class=\"details-tab\">When should I start community marketing after the release? <\/div>\n    <div class=\"details-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ideally, immediately after publication. The sooner you start the dialogue with your readership, the easier it is to build a long-term community. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-769d4a29 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"769d4a29\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a46f8c1\" data-id=\"1a46f8c1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7905b2f7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7905b2f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72549b04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72549b04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Want to keep reading?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7934c6 elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-card-shadow-yes elementor-posts__hover-gradient elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"1d7934c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;cards_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;cards_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.cards\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-cards elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-53018 magazin-studierende type-magazin-studierende status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry collections-self-publishing\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/en\/magazin\/self-publishing\/how-to-showcase-your-book-on-social-media\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_SoMe-300x135.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-53016\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_SoMe-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_SoMe-1024x461.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_SoMe-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_SoMe-1536x691.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_SoMe.png 1870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/en\/magazin\/self-publishing\/how-to-showcase-your-book-on-social-media\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow to Showcase Your Book on Social Media\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/en\/magazin\/self-publishing\/how-to-showcase-your-book-on-social-media\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about How to Showcase Your Book on Social Media\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-52702 magazin-studierende type-magazin-studierende status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry collections-self-publishing\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/en\/magazin\/self-publishing\/linkedin-for-authors-how-to-successfully-market-your-book\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LinkedIn-fuer-Autor_innen_Blog-300x135.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-52701\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LinkedIn-fuer-Autor_innen_Blog-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LinkedIn-fuer-Autor_innen_Blog-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LinkedIn-fuer-Autor_innen_Blog-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.grin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LinkedIn-fuer-Autor_innen_Blog.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a 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