Serious business part of writing

[Khione]

If you want to get really serious in business of writing. Post here.

[Eileen]

Currently I have 14 books out. I'm getting steady sales but not high volume. I've read all the articles on the 10 best ways to market (and so on) and find them not very helpful. I've got everything linked from facebook, twitter, and pinterest to my website, goodreads and my blog. I've seen a slight increase of traffic to my web site and my blog but I'm not getting reviews or higher sales. Does anyone have any suggestions? I sell through KDP, Smashwords, and Createspace. I get good reviews when I can actually get them. I'm just looking for ways to get my books to stand out from the droves of other books.

[Eileen]

Just as a help to others - I use this site to find reviewers and have had good luck with them: http://www.theindieview.com/indie-rev...

If you're looking for a bookstore near you for doing a book signing here is another good site: http://www.indiebound.org/indie-store...

[Khione]

If you could get your book advertised that's usually the best way to get your book out.
Tv
Radio
All social media

[Eileen]

I've got them out on social media but unfortunately I don't have the budget for radio or TV... I've looked at magazines as well but again the cost is HIGH for the national mags. For my Moon Affirmations, I've advertised in niche specific magazines but it really hasn't upped sales. At the moment I'm pushing for reviews and hoping the more reviews I get - the more readership I'll get.

I've boosted posts on Facebook which has helped minimally. But for every 3000 hits I get on the post, I only get about 3 or 4 clicks on the link for people to purchase.

[Khione]

Hmm. Let me think about it more and I'll let you know if I think of anything.

[Eileen]

Thank you... I keep looking and trying different things. I keep looking for things out of the box...

[Khione]

You're doing a good job. :)