Information Overload
If you've just published your first ebook, you have probably already begun to look around for the best places to market it. Tread cautiously, or you will find yourself running in circles day, after day. Hopefully, I can save you from some of that.
I published my first ebook in late July, and then, without the slightest clue as to what to do next, I joined Facebook and began bombing the airwaves with news of my book to any group that would accept me. Bad idea, but, who knew? Certainly not me. The glorious day finally came that I joined the right group: Book Review Depot. Finally, I knew I had found a place to call my own.
You see, I had only one person read my book prior to uploading it. Was it good? Was it well written? Of course they said it was, she was my friend. It was a case of "don't do me any favors, I need to know how bad it is, please don't tell me it's good if it isn't."
Despite getting a few reviews from other people, I still felt they weren't really being honest. It really wasn't until I joined Book Review Deport that I finally got the critisism I knew my book deserved. What you need as a first time author more than anything is honest reviews, Book Review Depot provides that. But, it has also been a gold mine of information. I've learned alot without ever having to go to 100 other pages, and the members are really good people. http://www.facebook.com/bookreviewdepot
Another site that will easily become a one stop shop for you, as well, is http://eatsleepwrite.net. All I can say is, what can't you do on there? Go have a look, you'll be like a kid in a candy store :)
Do make ample use of Twitter. If you don't know how to use it, please read up on it, or you'll find yourself sitting there- like I did, staring at an "empty room" feeling very much like you're talking to yourself. Basically, follow everyone in Book Review Depot, and those on eatsleepwrite, and anyone else you may know, and from just that you will quickly start getting notices that "so and so is now Following you". Don't panic and start casting nervous glances over your shoulder- it's a good thing! If you aren't already Following them, hit that follow button next to their name :)
Alright, I'm on the verge of giving you my own information overload so I'll close by giving you one more incredible page to comb through that could well help you immensely. On Facebook do a search for Nat Russo - Author. He is also on twitter @NatRusso. Wow. That's all I can say :) Good stuff.
With just the little bit of information I've been able to give you here, you will already be on your way to good exposure for your book, and even more doors will begin opening- go through bravely :)
