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Etiquette Week: How to Respond to Bad Reviews

May 25th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Market My Novel, Uncategorized

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…

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