Learn to Promote Your Books –
Yourself
Writers Can Learn The Marketing Mindset
There are authors do
not want to learn how to promote their books. The decision is
yours, but authors who learn self-promotion will sell more
books. Think about it. What is your goal in writing? Do you want
to hold your books, flip through the pages and smell the new
book scent? Or, do you yearn to hear that readers loved your
story and want to read more? Even if you aren’t writing to make
money, it is necessary to make sales in order to share your work
with others. We’ll discuss techniques needed to build and
utilize a marketing plan.
Use The Internet To Promote Your Books
The internet offers a
variety of ways to promote books. A large number of these
possibilities are free or low cost options. The internet is a
wonderful way to get the word out about your books. It offers
opportunities to network with other authors and with readers.
You can find a wealth of message boards, forums, networking
sites, blogs and other ways to stay in touch and circulate
information about your books. I believe all authors need a
website to promote their work and especially e-published authors
who have e-books available. Why would you miss a golden
opportunity to communicate with computer savvy readers?
How To Promote Your Books in the Real World
Your books need to be
promoted in book stores and other retail outlets. Book signings,
speaking to readers, craft shows and writer’s conferences are
just a few places where you can promote books and create a name
for yourself. Are book stores the best place to sell your books?
I read articles that state book stores are not the best place to
sell your books. We’ll discuss other avenues you can utilize to
build name recognition for yourself and your books. Creation and
distribution of press releases can generate interest in your
books.
These are just a few
of the topics you can learn about on this site. The goal is to
help you learn how to share your work with interested readers.
Of course, it won’t hurt that effectively promoting your books
will help you make money. Join me on the Promotional
Forum (http://www.forum.novelwritermagazine.com/forum35/)
to discuss more details.
