Chester Campbell had a great post today on what people can do to help an author:
http://chestercampbell.blogspot.com/2009/01/10-things-you-can-do-to-help-local.html
(And Ginger told me how to make a link that would open another window, but I have tried it five different ways to no avail - sorry!)
It had some great ideas! I suggested another one, which is offering to give bookmarks to family, friends & co-workers. It's a great way to spread the word! Currently I am offering bookmarks of my two upcoming releases to my fans. Those who request a stack of either (or both) also have a chance to win a free book of their choice. I posted the offer at my site, The Circle of Friends, and sent out a notice. Plus I posted at Deviant Art, FaceBook and MySpace. Another author and I are even exchanging bookmarks! What a fabulous, win-win situation for all involved.
Another suggestion, is to use social networking.
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First of all, you'll be happy to know that the link worked.
ReplyDeleteSecond, these are such great, generous-hearted suggestions. Allyn's idea to use social networking (a shout-out on Facebook to celebrate a new author, etc.) is a good one too.
Well, Ginger had showed me how to add html code to make the link open up in a new window - but I couldn't get it to work!
ReplyDeleteI think we should all shout out some other ideas here and compose a top 11-20 list add-on!
Don't forget book bloggers. My audience spans the globe. Most book bloggers are the same. Many will announce book signings and tour schedules if you ask them. In fact I suspect most will be thanking you for asking them.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteShari
http://sharilyle-soffe.com
There's a simple way to do the "new window" thing - I put a tutorial in the blogbooktours files section a long time ago. Look it up and if you still have trouble I'd be glad to walk you thru it - just email me. marvwilson2010@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love anything cross promotional. Sure, I'll find things to do with a stack of your bookmarks! (-: I think you know my e-mail address by now. I'm such a big fan.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Blogging at Writer's Digest 101 Best Website, www.Sharingwithwriters.blogspot.com
Oh, thank you Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, Marvin - I will try to figure this out!
Great article and advice. I'm taking notes as I prepare for my first book. ;-)
ReplyDeleteTo you, Chester and all those that have left their ideas in the comment section - THANKS. These are some super suggestions. Wish I could think of another to keep the list growing.
ReplyDeleteJane Kennedy Sutton
http://janekennedysutton.blogspot.com/
Giving Amazon reviews for those an Amazon is a nice gesture. Don't do it if you don't like the book, though.
ReplyDeleteMorgan Mandel
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
Bookmarks are a great idea. I've thought of doing that when my book is a little closer to being released. I can hardly wait! I think I'm going to go ahead and order some now, so that I'll have them ready to go in say, April.
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