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James
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Mar 19, 2012 04:41AM
Or anyone for that matter...! I've signed up (@jamesbagworth, now you come to ask) but darned if I know what to do..! Do you just blast out the odd sentence in the hope someone catches it..? And what do you say? I'm worried I could spend more time thinking up a 255 letter witticism than I would on a 255,000 novel!
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I comment when I have the time on any and all issues of interest. Twitter allows you to tweet a link, including the link to your own latest blog post or book news. I'll set up to follow you, now that I know your @sign, 'd also recommend you put a nice graphic Twitter follow button at the top of every page on your own site(s. In addition, you should follow any and all who write in your genre, who review in your genre and who offer services in your genre.
I like that last tip, but how does one easily find writers/reviewers/service providers/readers in one's own genre?
Find writers online and at bookstores. Note titles and publication dates. Then, "follow" them and search their name and title online, especially news. Find it read it and follow the appropriate posters.Join writing groups online, and see who is advertising and posting. bookmarks everything for later reference. It's a full-time pursuit. Not too many "Free" ways to cut corners, so expect your nose to get shorter on the grindstone!
Ah, well I'm already used to that. Thanks!
One more -- search "blog site, your genre,title,subject" and make a list of urls that have forums in your genre for your target reader. Approqach them and ask if they'd review your book in exchange for a guest author interview post. You supply the interview text based upon questions (and your answers) that seem typical for your genre/target reader plus any really oddball or outstanding part of your book/how you conceived it, etc. Be sure to include a headshot and cover artwork plus sales links. Then, tweet away any and all of these you do plus your reviews as they come in.
This sounds ridiculous but the best way to use Twitter is to not try too hard. Focus on selling yourself and not you books. Bill, the easiest way I've found to find authors with a similar audience is to scroll through the "Customers who bought this item also bought" section on your book's page.
