The results are in from the 2009 Market My Novel Author Marketing Survey!
Of course, these would have been to you much sooner than the end of January, but I’d wanted to create some nice graphs. That was this post’s near demise. After struggling to get the program to work for I don’t know how long, [...]
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For many, 2010 should be about streamlining.
When it comes to online marketing, less is more – and much better for your sanity. Here are a few tips to get you started:
Eliminate unnecessary social networks. Choose only those with broad appeal to readers in your genre. Remember, writing networks have fellow writers who don’t necessarily [...]
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Some authors just don’t get it when it comes to reader relations. When you are chatting it up with your fans, you are your own publicist – and can be your own worst enemy if you don’t handle interaction well. I have seen some authors fall into the Bad Behavior category on numerous occasions. They: Apologize for not blogging regularly….
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I’ve seen some amazing faux pas from authors in recent weeks. Some are annoying, but harmless; others are a marketing and branding catastrophe just waiting to happen. This week, I will share with you some etiquette tips to help you navigate the sometimes tricky waters of bad book reviews, approaching media and making friends with strangers online. If you have…
Book Marketing Maven Dana Lynn Smith was kind enough to host me at her blog today. The topic? What fiction authors can learn from nonfiction authors about marketing. Check out the post:”What Novelists Can Learn About Marketing from Nonfiction Authors” Dana is the author of The Savvy Book Marketer’s Guide to Successful Social Marketing. She recently dropped by Market My…
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Market My Novel was created after I started answering author questions submitted to Morgan Mandel’s blog. One of the founding principles of Market My Novel is to answer author questions, and give authors the knowledge they need to create dynamic marketing strategies. Beginning in July, I will host 45-minute marketing sessions specifically for groups of five to seven authors. During…
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There is a new site where authors can share their book trailers with readers. YourBookTube has had some forums buzzing lately with questions about how it works, what it can do for authors and why authors should join. Today Valerie Connelly with Nightengale Media LLC Company, gives Market My Novel readers the scoop on the site, which is a service…
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The post, “One Author Speaks Out About the Bad Side of Online Promotions,” generated a lot of virtual discussion. As a result of comments, I’m going to tackle a few additional topics that came out of it. These topics will begin with “Online Marketing,” and be numbered. You can find these topics by clicking the “Online Marketing” category. Today’s topic:…
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Today, author Christina Rodriguez blogs about glamor shots and why she does not regularly update hers. This is a sticking point with me. I never understood why top authors – who can afford new shots each year – keep regurgitating the same old poses. It drives me nuts, not only as a reader, but as a virtual book tour host….
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What Do Your Blog Comments Say About You?
January 14th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Blogs
Yesterday, my virtual interview with author C.J. Lyons got two comments. I was pretty excited. This posted in mid-November, and the comments just fueled my belief that online items create longevity for authors. I was extremely disappointed to see who commented – and what they had to say: #1 Posted by: Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers Email: intership44@gmail.com URL: http://www.alabamapersonalinjurylawyers.net Location:…
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