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I just released my first novel, any tips from you?
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Best advice I was ever given, engage with readers as a reader. The biggest fans of my writing are people who I engaged with via a common interest in reading who did not know for some time that I also published my own novels.
David wrote: "Best advice I was ever given, engage with readers as a reader. The biggest fans of my writing are people who I engaged with via a common interest in reading who did not know for some time that I al..."I have word of mouth going and people who like the genre I'm writing in which is young adult/dystopian. But I'm extremely introverted to begin with. Any other suggestions as far as marketing? I've seen some videos to do giveaways/KDP promotions, which I plan to do as soon as my 30 days are ready.
I wouldn't dive straight into giveaways. I have done them but only with the first book of a series. That way you have a good chance of gaining follow on sales. Better to find bloggers/ readers that like books similar to yours and offer/request selective giveaways in exchange for a review. Once you have a few reviews, go for a reduced price promo with advertising.
Thank you so much for the information David! Do you happen to know where to find these bloggers/readers? I've seen some on youtube, but they specifically say they aren't taking requests etc..
Not easy, and harder than it was even just twelve months ago. Best is to join a few groups on here for your chosen genre. follow conversations or join in if you feel confident enough: most bloggers are also on Goodreads as active readers. You could also look into review groups on Goodreads. Look at books that you'd put into the same bracket as yours, and then at readers who have reviewed them to see if they have a blog or website and are willing to be approached. Have a look in the paid promotion thread on this group too, some good advice there for when you have a few reviews.Best of luck :~)
If I'm allowed to link to a blog post: http://tlclarkauthor.blogspot.co.uk/2... I wrote this from my own bitter experience.
But get social media friendly. Create an author page on Facebook, you can then link it to Twitter, so one post on one gets automatically shared with the other.
Instagram is a lovely place. It's the most friendly in my experience, and readers can feel like they get to know you.
Learn which hashtags are the best to use for your genre, and use them wisely.
Congratulations.
But your journey is just beginning.
Promotion is back breaking. Yeah, look at the paid promotion thread (mentioned above).
Find your reader target market, and get chatting.
Good luck xx
Build a following first, set up your social media Twitter, Facebook, etc. Test your writing out on sites like Wattpad by writing short stories or other works. It's a bit younger audience but there are people of all ages that used Wattpad as authors and readers. I built a following first with Wattpad, tried my writing skills out on the audience there and built a very good following there. But the audience is fickle as on any social media/writing sites. But it's what you'll need to expose yourself to the realities of today's readers and critics which will help you start to gain knowledge of this writing industry. I also started blogging. I use my Goodreads blog regularly, but talk about various things other than writing. First and foremost approach as a reader is better, which increased my following tremendously. Engage in Groups writing and especially reading groups often as possible. Goodreads is a start.
Join Instafreebie to start building your mailing list and following. You can use an extract or preview of your novel or a short story or novella if you have one. You get your name out there, and people are quicker to pick up your stories there as they are free. Not all of them will buy your book, but it's a good way to start.
David wrote: "Not easy, and harder than it was even just twelve months ago. Best is to join a few groups on here for your chosen genre. follow conversations or join in if you feel confident enough: most bloggers..."I was just about to ask, are there youtube reviewers on here or perhaps a forum for the,?
Angel wrote: "Build a following first, set up your social media Twitter, Facebook, etc. Test your writing out on sites like Wattpad by writing short stories or other works. It's a bit younger audience but there ..."Thank you Angel, I will look into those. Also I followed you back! :)
Pamela wrote: "Join Instafreebie to start building your mailing list and following. You can use an extract or preview of your novel or a short story or novella if you have one. You get your name out there, and pe..."I am checking this site out now!
Congratulations Cadence on your newly published novel.The book cover is awesome.
All the best for your marketing and sales. :-)
Congrats :) I know being a writer can be tough at first, what with promoting and selling you work. But you'll be ok.
Simi wrote: "Congrats :) I know being a writer can be tough at first, what with promoting and selling you work. But you'll be ok."Sarah wrote: "Congratulations Cadence on your newly published novel.
The book cover is awesome.
All the best for your marketing and sales. :-)"
Thank you both so much! That is sweet of you to say :)
You are welcome Cadence :-)Keep going..
Sarah wrote: "You are welcome Cadence :-)Keep going.."
I definitely will! Thank you for your encouragement, Sarah!
I plan to continue to writ, but I'm not much of a social media person. I have a twitter and joined here out of necessity. Would love any feedback on my work, tips to help people maybe buying or sharing the novel.