So you finally started that novel you’ve been promising to write. And, after some false starts, you think you’ve got the hang of it. One thing for sure, you’re learning that writing is not easy. Whoever said, “I hate writing but love having written” summed this labor of love perfectly. I know this first hand….
Monthly Archives: November 2009
The 3 P’s of Promotion: Pursuit, Perseverance, Patience
Little did I know when I made the decision to turn my personal journal into a book to help others that it would take longer to edit, design and publish than to write. When I held Letting Go in my hand for the first time I felt a huge sense of pride and accomplishment. The…
What I Discovered about the Amazon Ranking System
In case you’ve been living under a bridge for the last week with no local unlocked wireless internet access to steal, I released my new speculative fiction novel entitled Silverbirch; A Tear in the Fabric of the Night Sky on Halloween. But before I released it, I wrote a letter to my mail list and…
Top Secrets to FREE Publicity
In order to leverage your authorship into a ton of free publicity, here are a few tips and tricks that can help you succeed faster, smarter and won’t break your bank. Remember, you are in it for the long haul, and your book should mainly be thought of as a tool to enhance and further…
A 2 Minute Book Marketing Technique Most People Forget
Marketing books, whether they’re downloadable or in print, can sometimes prove to be a very hard challenge if you’re not used to marketing. So in today’s post I’m going to give you a tip that literally anybody reading these words can do – and the best part is – it only takes 2-5 minutes to…
Book Marketing Blog Carnival – November 11, 2009
Welcome to the November 11, 2009 edition of the book marketing blog carnival. Marketing and Online Marketing Sarah Bolme presents Smart Book Publicity Stunts posted at Marketing Christian Books. Thomas A. Williams, PhD presents How to Give a Successful Poetry Reading (and Sell Books) at Selling Books. Thursday Bram presents Picking the Best Fonts for…
How to Give a Successful Poetry Reading (and Sell Books)
Ninety-five percent of all books of poetry are sold at poetry readings, and that is where you will sell most of yours. For a poet, self-published or otherwise, readings are not only desirable, they are essential. Readings are — or should be — full-scale, carefully planned performances at which you and your work are the…
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