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Keep Writing to Promote Your Book

Don’t stop writing now that your book is published. You can make more sales by writing to promote your book. Adapt Part Of Your Book To Become An Article Or Short Story. Upload it to a content driven Web site, submit it to an e-zine, enter it in a contest, submit it to a publication,…

Get You and Your Book Noticed

Join a Networking Group – Whether it is your local Chamber of Commerce, a writers group or some other association that speaks to your passion and desire to get your book noticed, networking is a great way to let people know who you are. Pick a few that you really like and then show up…

Market Your Author Web Site

Now that you have a web site, here are some ideas on getting people to visit your site. Add New Content To Your Web Site On A Regular Basis – Include a few pages of your book with a note that you will be adding more and when? People will come back to keep reading….

Sell More Books with a Great Web Site

Your Web site is your best marketing tool. It is available to be reviewed 24/7. But before you market your Web site, make sure it has everything it needs to help you sell your book. It should include: 1. Home Page About You section About Your Book section News and Media section Easy sign up…

Get Your Book in the Local News

TV and Radio Appearances – Most cities have a number of media outlets that can be useful to an author promoting a new book. Morning TV new shows often allocate time to interview guests. Talk radio is always looking for guests for interviews and for call-in radio shows. Don’t forget about the local cable access…

Make Your Book Signing a Success

1.    Before The Event: Sell sheet or flyer – This features you and your book, and information on how-to buy the book now. Your media kit A copy of your book A short blurb – For their newsletter or announcement around your appearance A press release around your appearance – You should have a standard…

Get Author Appearances and Book Signings Now

Call Or Drop By: 1.    Your Local Library – Most libraries enjoy featuring local writers for readings or signings. Entice them with a contribution back to the library for any book sales you do as part of your appearance. 2.    Your Local Bookstore – Many local bookstores have regularly scheduled author readings. Tell them that…