oday, an author and publicist gave me the heads up that her client (her handsome hubby) would not be available for a tour in about four weeks. Their holiday schedule pushed everything back. At first blush, you might think this is a terrible tragedy. After all, I have to fill that day with some sort of content. But as a…
Entries from December 31st, 2008
VBTs: If You Don’t Show Up, You Lose
December 31st, 2008 · 2 Comments · Virtual Tours
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Post Your Engagements Free at BookTour
December 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Virtual Tours
It can be tough to share your virtual book tour spots with your fans. You can post at Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, your Web site and still not reach everyone in your network – or new readers. BookTour.com is a free service that allows authors to connect directly with readers. This site allows you to post book signings, virtual book tour…
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Book Trailers 101
December 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Book Trailers
Want to know more about book trailers? Find out in the Market My Novel interview with COS CEO Sheila Clover English.
Tags:angela wilson·Book Trailers·circle of seven·cos productions·market my novel
Getting Social: Networks for Authors
December 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Social Networking
Author Joanna Penn offers an excellent list of social networks for authors at her blog, The Creative Penn. Check it out, and connect with her!
Tags:angela wilson·author marketing advice·joanna penn·market my novel·Social Networking·the creative penn
Are You Blogging on Amazon?
December 23rd, 2008 · 3 Comments · Blogs
It amazes me just how many authors are not using Amazon’s author blogs to touch base with fans, find new customers and increase their SEO. If you don’t know, Amazon offers a blogging service – called a Plog – to authors who sell on the site. This service is available via AmazonConnect. Top excuses I hear for not blogging on…
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Twitter Sites Promote Authors
December 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Web/Tech
An innovative use for Twitter can be a marketing gem for you. TwitterLit and KidderLit use Twitter, e-mail and RSS to deliver novel teasers from adult and children’s books. The teasers include the first sentence from a book, and a link to the Amazon site for the novel or kiddie lit. Their site allows you to suggestion the first lines…
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Authors Blogs: The Web Resource for Author Blogs
December 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Social Networking
I discovered this fantastic resource for author blogs. Authors Blogs is a resource of Web design company DreamForge Media, headed up by author Mica Stone and Web designer Vibeke Courtney. It is fast and easy to add your blogs to the growing list Vicki Taylor, Yasmine Galenorn, and Lorraine Bartlett. If you haven’t already, also post your blog to Blog…
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Microblogging 101
December 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Social Networking
As a social media consultant, I work with a variety of clients to create strong social media networks that build brands and market their messages. One client supports clean air for Missourians. Several organizations in the client’s network don’t have big budgets. Beginning this month, I offer social networking tips and tricks – similar to what I offer for authors…
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Just Tweet It
December 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Social Networking
A new service allows you to list yourself in a directory of Twitter users and connect with others in publishing. Just Tweet It offers a variety of directories for users. I inserted my listing in a few categories, including Writers/Authors and Bloggers. Get listed and start connecting with more Tweeters today. Don’t know how to use Twitter? Read my article…
