Ask the Author: Elle Pierre
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Elle Pierre
Hi! This is kind of lengthy, so bear with me:
For starters, I joined the Goodreads Author Program and became an active member of the community. Having is outlet to connect with your readers is probably the first most crucial aspect of promoting your books. Second is advertising!
Currently I have several ads circulating for my picture book Tip & Lulu: A tale of two friends thanks to their Self-Served Advertising feature, found here: https://www.goodreads.com/advertisers.
From time to time I'll offer review copies of my books to gain more reviews. Studies show that online shoppers will browse through the product reviews before making a purchase, so it's especially important to have a couple reviews.
Join a few groups pertaining to your specific interests (YA, Picture books, etc.) and make connections with other writers and potential readers, but always do more than promote yourself! Talk about your favorite books and follow users with similar interests. Be a part of the community!
So I guess, tl;dr: My strategy involves being active, advertising, and making connections with fellow readers and writers.
I hope this answers your question! Let me know if you'd like me to elaborate on anything specific!
Edit: Though I have yet to try this, it's a good idea to sign up for Twitter and be a part of their author communities as well. Posting things that are relevant on a regular basis helps people get to know you more, thus stirring up interests in you and your work!
For starters, I joined the Goodreads Author Program and became an active member of the community. Having is outlet to connect with your readers is probably the first most crucial aspect of promoting your books. Second is advertising!
Currently I have several ads circulating for my picture book Tip & Lulu: A tale of two friends thanks to their Self-Served Advertising feature, found here: https://www.goodreads.com/advertisers.
From time to time I'll offer review copies of my books to gain more reviews. Studies show that online shoppers will browse through the product reviews before making a purchase, so it's especially important to have a couple reviews.
Join a few groups pertaining to your specific interests (YA, Picture books, etc.) and make connections with other writers and potential readers, but always do more than promote yourself! Talk about your favorite books and follow users with similar interests. Be a part of the community!
So I guess, tl;dr: My strategy involves being active, advertising, and making connections with fellow readers and writers.
I hope this answers your question! Let me know if you'd like me to elaborate on anything specific!
Edit: Though I have yet to try this, it's a good idea to sign up for Twitter and be a part of their author communities as well. Posting things that are relevant on a regular basis helps people get to know you more, thus stirring up interests in you and your work!
Elle Pierre
This took some thinking, but I think my ideal world to travel to would have to be the woods from Else Holmelund Minarik's Little Bear. Talking animals have always being a favorite fantasy element of mine in books and on TV, and the thought of being buddies with a talking bear cub actually makes me smile. Plus, I'd be surrounded by acres and acres of woodlands to explore. (Actually, just about ANY forest-y world with friendly talking animals would be my ideal place to visit.)
Elle Pierre
There's a way to deal with it?
Elle Pierre
Whatever's on my shelf! 🤓
Elle Pierre
This one’s a little hard… but since you’ve asked, I’ll say Buttercup and Westley from The Princess Bride. I’ve never read the book before (maybe someday), but I’ve seen the movie and I think they’re an adorable couple! I love the way they met, and their overall relationship is cute (and amusing).
Elle Pierre
Write. Write what you are passionate about. Write to uplift. Write to inspire. Write whatever is on your mind and in your heart. Just write! You'll surprise yourself with the results you make. Also read. You can't be an avid writer without being an avid reader first!
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