We're surrounded by advertisements. Many times we get so
accustomed to visual clutter that we don't even notice them.
For years, I've been getting emails from the ACFW (American
Christian Fiction Writers) loop. Until recently, I paid little attention to the
posts. What changed my habits? I discovered people offer promotional
opportunities and guest posts on their blogs.
A fellow Helping Hands Press author, Carrie Fancett Pagels, alerted me to a Twitter promo. Book Fun Magazine promised to retweet
the name of our book if we followed them. I never saw this on any of my
connections and appreciated her pointing it out. I was able to have my book
title tweeted to all of Book Fun's followers.
Whenever I see a link or article that I think will help
fellow writers/authors, I will do one or all of the following:
1. Do a post on my
blog about the article.
2. If it's time
sensitive, I'll send out an email to specific individuals.
3. Put a note on
Facebook.
Writers: What are
some of the ways you "spread the good word" about promotional
opportunities?
Readers: Do you ever
write to an author and let them know where you've seen their book or feedback
from another reader?
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15 comments:
Good advice, Susan. I'm sure you're learning a lot about the marketing side of the business with the advent of your first book, aren't you?
Thanks for passing some of your wisdom on to us. :)
That was me. :)
Lol! Thanks, Rhonda. When I saw Anonymous, I thought it might be spam.
Yes, I'm learning a lot about the marketing side. I'll be passing along tips and articles I come across.
Blessings,
Susan :)
I agree with Rhonda, this is good advice! Thanks a bunch! :)
Hi Karen -
Sharing the info with my favorite buddies makes me happy. :)
Susan
Thank you for the insight into the world of marketing. I appreciate it.
Hi Cecelia -
You're welcome! Whenever I learn something new, I try to pass it on.
Blessings,
Susan :)
I write books work-for-hire, so I don't get involved with marketing, but I love sharing on my Facebook page links to articles about writing and writers. I try to spend a few minutes each morning looking for something interesting to post. I try to do the same on Pinterest.
Hi Jean,
I found an interesting link yesterday. Your blog post! I put it on my author page this morning.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hhmm, I use Twitter mostly, and FB. I get some news and promo items from Sally Stewart's weblog for example.
Hi Marja -
I'm familiar with Sally Stewart, but haven't gone to her blog in awhile. I'll have to check it out.
Thanks,
Susan :)
Susan:
You are so good about passing along helpful tips for fellow-authors. No wonder the Lord sends you help when you need it--you plant lots of seed!
And you are easy to love.
Aww, Jen, thanks!
Blessings,
Susan :)
Good marketing tip, Susan. Always a little nugget of gold on here. Thanks for that. ;-)
Enjoy your weekend...
Hi Janette -
Glad it helped!
Blessings,
Susan :)
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