Alexis’s Comments (group member since Jan 04, 2017)

Alexis’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Carole wrote: "You don't need a countdown deal, right, guys-"

No. It can just be books priced at regular prices as well. We can give the books that are free or on sale a banner at the top that says free.

I did it here just now: LINK REMOVED

Carole wrote: "Can we sponsor on contest for the whole group to raise awareness or get it spread. I will volunteer to put up a hundred dollar Amazon card- maybe that will get us a lot of exposure- people might sh..."

That is so kind of you, Carole!
We can set up a rafflecopter and people can enter to win by tweeting about the event, posting about it on facebook etc
https://www.rafflecopter.com

Definitely.
We can get a free wordpress blog and do this.
I would love it if somebody else (or two somebodies) would volunteer to come up with text that can be used on the website. Like for example, to describe what the event is about, taglines for the different genres etc.

Did you click on the thumbnail to lead to the covers? That is a good cover you got there sir lol.

Thanks Carole. Yes, a new thread seems like a good idea. Will you make one?

Ok I'm back. Now, this was hastily done.

We would have one homepage.

And each genre would have a little thumbnail (different image, not greyscale, I just used what I had) like the YOUNG ADULT one that page.

When you click there, you will see ALL THE young adult books.
When you click on each book, you'll see the blurb, the price AND a handy GO TO AMAZON purchase button.

Go check it out
Link is gone.>

Carole wrote: "My resources are here for you guys- I certainly don't know how to use most of them.
So, I think what you are saying is dividing them into genre- I love that- what else would you need- a cover, the ..."

I, personally, think twice a year. I think if you do it too much it becomes too common. But that's just me.

But take for example that link that Alex posted.
Ooh, I'm excited.
Wait right here.

Groovy wrote: "Alexis!!!! Well, if that interview doesn't sell some books, I don't know what will:)

I like the name of your second book, too, even though I won't be reading past the title. WE'RE STILL FRIENDS TH..."

LOL. Thanks Groovy. Yes, definitely. You're virtually stuck with me now.

Carole wrote: "Let's set it up. So it's like one giant promotion? I don't know how to do anything beyond minimal cut and paste- so someone has to set it up. If you give me an idea of how- I can get Brit on it."

I volunteer banner making services. One thing I always wished other promotions would do is split the books into different genres. I don't really like browsing through countless of books, all different, until I reach a romance. I think the front page should list all genres and then each genre should have its own subpage.

Thank you, Carole! :D

Alex wrote: "Go go Alexis, you can do it. Nice poster by the way.

I've got my review blog post done, I'm on track to get my current round of editing done, and I'll be starting my history of crime post this ev..."



I'll help you with the Freebie and pre-orders! Let me go get my croissants and my hot choco and I will drop your cover in some Facebook groups.

Justin wrote: "It is Alexis and they are a hoot! I'll post it soon.

I'll check it out Kay! thank you"

Here's the link everyone
http://indieauthortactics.tumblr.com/...

(It's racy-ish.)

Thank you Justin!!!

IT IS WEDNESDAY!
Time for a check in everyone.

My goal for the whole week was to reach 90 likes om Facebook and 25 followers on Twitter. I've done better than that with 98 likes on FB and 30 followers on Twitter and I still have a couple of days left.

So, I'm kicking it up a notch!


Yes. Yes. I made a poster. I'm not playing around anymore. :p
Shooting for 100 likes on Facebook and 35 followers on Twitter now.

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The ad is too cool. :D Is that you speaking?

Justin wrote: "Sorry I've been out all day and was busy yesterday. Am I supposed to post the interview with the person on my blog/site? Yes right? I'll do it shortly.

I feel like I'm missing something else but ..."

Is it mine!? Warning everyone: this one is slightly rated R. I blame Justin's question and the wine I was drinking while answering. ^_^

Alex wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Hi Alex. Ohh, sounds good. Personally, I'd add a question mark to the second paragraph: As the investigation continues, the evidence against Wild mounts, but is prejudice against the..."

I think you should add the disclaimer. It doesn't spoil anything and I'm sure your readers will appreciate the heads-up!

Hi Alex. Ohh, sounds good. Personally, I'd add a question mark to the second paragraph: As the investigation continues, the evidence against Wild mounts, but is prejudice against the newcomer affecting the judgment of Sergeant Mitchell? Constable Turner thinks so; she is determined to bring the killer to justice, no matter who it is, or what she has to do.

Carole wrote: "I've been talking with them for over a year about it. I first suggested it to my PW advertising rep. He took it to Bookworks and they are trying to set it up. Bookworks has asked me to be a moderat..."

So my brilliant idea is an old idea to you? :p Just kidding.

I think they should start following your advice. Collaborative Book Marketing will be the new it-thing of 2017.

Carole wrote: "It varies from issue to issue- size of the ad- that sort of thing. I spoke with the publisher and suggest they do a full page where indies can "rent" a small spot for their book cover. He said he'd..."

I visited Bookworks for the first time ever and guess what's the first thing that catched my eye:

An article about Collaborative Book Marketing. Lol!

"While not a necessarily new, this is one of the book marketing trends I think you’re going to start seeing a lot more of this in 2017. In the past, we’ve seen authors do combo book bundles—books bundled together from a variety of authors. In addition to that, I think we will see more collaborative marketing efforts such as bundled freebies, samplers, and joint ads. There is power in numbers and this year, more than ever, we’re going to start seeing that this type of networking is no longer an option, but a necessity."
https://www.bookworks.com/2017/02/7-b...

Carole wrote: "I think that's a brilliant idea, Alexis. I think there are lots of ways to be creative with advertising. I am meeting with the people at Publisher's Weekly and it on the agenda to talk about ad sha..."

Thanks Carole!
Ohh, that'd be great too. What are their prices like now?