Deb Simpson's Blog, page 8
May 16, 2012
May 14, 2012
Best of the Web Book Marketing Tips for the Week of May 7, 2012
http://www.amarketingexpert.com/best-of-the-web-book-marketing-tips-for-the-week-of-may-7-2012/
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Best of the Web Book Marketing Tips for the Week of May 7, 2012
by: Paula
Click the link above to read the full article
Best of the Web Book Marketing Tips for the Week of May 7, 2012
by: Paula
May 12, 2012
No more Britannica ...
Encyclopedia Britannica recently announced that it will no longer be published in print. It will now only be available online.
AS Google has become the FIRST place most of us search for any type of information, it is to be expected that reference materials would move to digital, but for those of us who grew up with the joy of printed Encyclopedias, this is a moment of nostalgia...
Today's generation will not have the memories of these magical sets of books being sold door to door, and the wonder of having stacks of boxes arrive in the mail --to spend hours of joy immersed in the volumes and making discoveries --of things previously unknown.
Also gone are the days of buying one volume a week at the grocery store until all books in the set are complete. Each week brought joy and wonder as new volumes arrived home nestled in brown paper bags, between the macaroni and mayonnaise.
Encyclopedias were to my generation-as laptops are to today's students--when you had your own set of encyclopedias, your options were endless. Knowledge at your fingertips.....the world at the turn of a page.
Words and wisdom mixed with wonder.
AS Google has become the FIRST place most of us search for any type of information, it is to be expected that reference materials would move to digital, but for those of us who grew up with the joy of printed Encyclopedias, this is a moment of nostalgia...
Today's generation will not have the memories of these magical sets of books being sold door to door, and the wonder of having stacks of boxes arrive in the mail --to spend hours of joy immersed in the volumes and making discoveries --of things previously unknown.
Also gone are the days of buying one volume a week at the grocery store until all books in the set are complete. Each week brought joy and wonder as new volumes arrived home nestled in brown paper bags, between the macaroni and mayonnaise.
Encyclopedias were to my generation-as laptops are to today's students--when you had your own set of encyclopedias, your options were endless. Knowledge at your fingertips.....the world at the turn of a page.
Words and wisdom mixed with wonder.
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May 11, 2012
Writer to Author to Publisher to Marketer ....a step by step evolution
http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2012/05/from-writer-to-author-to-publisher-to-marketer/
Another great post from the Book Designer!
It’s amazing to read the biographies of writers and hear their stories of how they started writing at age 5 or wrote a novel at age 10. It’s not true for all writers but there’s some kind of impulse that makes otherwise rational people take valuable time out of their day to wrestle out the stories or ideas or teachings or whatever it is that they are compelled to write.
click the link above to read the full story!
Another great post from the Book Designer!
It’s amazing to read the biographies of writers and hear their stories of how they started writing at age 5 or wrote a novel at age 10. It’s not true for all writers but there’s some kind of impulse that makes otherwise rational people take valuable time out of their day to wrestle out the stories or ideas or teachings or whatever it is that they are compelled to write.
click the link above to read the full story!
May 10, 2012
Pat Controy @ South Carolina Book Festival
COLUMBIA — Bestselling author Pat Conroy will be among the headliners at the 16th annual South Carolina Book Festival, set for May 18-20 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Read more: http://thetandd.com/lifestyles/leisure/south-carolina-book-festival-marks-th-year-may/article_929ab33c-9a2e-11e1-ae6e-0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz1uTSim0Pq
Read more: http://thetandd.com/lifestyles/leisure/south-carolina-book-festival-marks-th-year-may/article_929ab33c-9a2e-11e1-ae6e-0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz1uTSim0Pq
May 9, 2012
Paying Markets for Authors!
http://writersweekly.com/markets_and_jobs/007346_05092012.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+writersweekly+%28WritersWeekly.com+-+Freelance+Writing+Ezine%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher
PAYING MARKETS
These markets are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication....click on link above to see the listings@
PAYING MARKETS
These markets are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication....click on link above to see the listings@
Creating an Author Blog
http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2012/05/overcoming-obstacles-to-create-an-author-blog/
Life Lessons from Cyberspace
This is what getting into social networking and blogging has taught me: You build your author platform one widget at a time, overcoming one obstacle at a time. ...
Life Lessons from Cyberspace
This is what getting into social networking and blogging has taught me: You build your author platform one widget at a time, overcoming one obstacle at a time. ...
May 8, 2012
From Deb--Find Your Readers-in local authors!!
As authors in today’s dynamic publishing environment, read,
write, and talk about how to gain and keep readers. We often hear about the need
for authors o build a web presence, be active in social media, do book readings
and signings, and to have a platform. The “to do” list seems overwhelming with
no clear path to begin. What is often unclear is that these actions are all
about building relationships
with readers
It
sometimes seems that there is too much to do, not enough time to write and
create, and no time left in our days to reach out to readers, especially when
we are new or have few items in publication. But there is one type of reader
that is easy to reach and interested in building a relationship with you. Local
authors.
All
authors are also readers! Remember, as an author, one day you will be trying to
reach readers—the best way to learn about what readers want is to be one! The best way to gain support for your own
work –is to support other authors.
Do
you remember Coca-Cola’s commercial where they wanted to “teach the world to
sing”...
That
was a powerful message—as we hummed to the music and the words imprinted
messages in our minds, we saw images of people from many nations holding hands
across a mountainside….reaching out to each other in relationship. What would you give to have your readers
“sing” about your books?
Why
do so many authors today create reading guides for book groups? Because the
members of the book groups not only talk to each other about the books they
read, but they also talk to other people…. So, start now, building
relationships with readers and authors…
1)
Seek
out local authors
a.
Places
to find local authors:
· Goodreads
· Newspaper
· Online events
listings
· Posters in bookstores
· Festival and fairs
· Friends and book
groups
2)
Attend
local author’s book readings and signings
a.
Research
them online and come prepared with a question or two about their books, their
background, their inspiration, etc
b.
Read
the content on their websites-and give them feedback
3)
Buy
local authors books, read them and post a review
a.
The
greatest gift you can give a writer is to read their work and post a review!
4)
Connect
with local authors on Facebook, Twitter, Good reads, etc
a.
They
spend a lot of time trying to reach readers—respond!
b.
Writers
appreciate feedback from their readers –it’s great to know that someone other
than family and friends are finding and reading your work
Be
an author’s advocate—one day it may be you who wants others to talk about your
work
Practice
the Golden Rule –do for other readers and authors what you want them to do for
you. Build relationships. Create community.
Listen and learn. Sales begin
with marketing, and marketing begins with relationships. Start now!
