Comments on: Should You Pitch Your Book in Comment Sections?

By: awilson

awilson — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:05:41 +0000

Pitching is definitely key. Ironically, I’m working on a post about how to pitch to bloggers. Be looking for it soon!

Take care – and GOOD LUCK!!!

Angela

By: A. Tyrone Craft

A. Tyrone Craft — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:06:45 +0000

Hello,

I find all of your comments to be very interesting! I am trying to market my new Crime Novel, and it seems as though pitching is what I’m going to have to do!

By: L. Diane Wolfe

L. Diane Wolfe — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:57:57 +0000

You’re right – pitching a book in a comment does not work! I don’t even have a signature with a web address anymore. Even that felt too much like advertising.

By: awilson

awilson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:26:26 +0000

Hey Maureen!

Yes it is definitely acceptable. I remember when folks first started doing it and some bloggers were really iffy on it. And let’s not forget #Amazonfail, when the online retailer deleted all comments that included links. However, once folks realized the value of it, they let them go. Some had to create policies that limited the number of links shared, or the signature line of the comments, because people were putting a laundry list of links.

One thing I’ve learned is blogs usually don’t have a problem if you insert your link in the comment. Some forums, however, have strict rules against this. If you become a new member of a group or forum, be sure to check their rules of engagement for including links in your posts.

Thanks so much for reading!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:35:36 +0000

Thank you! I do have a published children’s book and I do love commenting on blogs that are interesting to me (my comments are on the subject and I would never promote my book as part of my comments) and I don’t like spamming.
But having said that I end most (not all) of my comments with my web address. Although I’ve connected with many wonderful and helpful people because of my comments I’ve often wondered am I breaking some unknown etiquette by leaving my web address.
So it’s good to hear it’s acceptable to do this.

By: awilson

awilson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:45:19 +0000

Jade -

Exactly! I don’t mind if someone includes their Web link in a comment. That’s pretty standard for anyone these days. But an entire summary? I don’t think so. The comparison to Viagra ads is SO perfect.

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Jade

Jade — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:29:06 +0000

I have from time to time gotten “spam” comments in my blog for Viagara or God knows what. To be honest, I consider blatant book promo or “see me here!” comments as no different. It’s merely TARGETED spam, rather than generic spam.

All comments can point attention back to the commenter, but it should be because they have contributed something to a discussion that garners notice. Thanks for posting about this pet peeve!!