tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post3803717369674000269..comments2024-03-29T10:59:34.918-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: 5 Marketing Lessons I Wish I Had Known EarlierJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-10091110760342008072013-02-17T10:38:20.610-05:002013-02-17T10:38:20.610-05:00With reference to not knowing about social media.....With reference to not knowing about social media... while it is an important part of modern writing (and anyone is a fool to ignore it) I would argue that there is also a risk that only marketing online is as much of a mistake as not using social media at all. The internet is flooded with writers pushing their books via social media in many and varied ways - some more subtle than others - and this can mean that any individual book might get lost in the deluge. Marketing should therefore consider alternative methods to stand out and I do wonder if those 'out of touch writers' who do not understand social media may have the key to those alternatives?<br /><br />Rather than not listen, I would say offer an exchange - help with their social media in exchange for some ideas on how to take your marketing strategy out of the computer and back into the real world.<br /><br />Some excellent points made here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-56057201937268285652013-02-16T22:29:59.213-05:002013-02-16T22:29:59.213-05:00I just found out today that it pays to blow your o...I just found out today that it pays to blow your own trumpet, even in a casual way. Just with a few words mentioned in a casual conversation I sold a dozen of my books, on the spot for cash ... and I was only strolling around our local market.Margaret Blakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-12234256187764664562013-02-16T19:31:37.008-05:002013-02-16T19:31:37.008-05:00Hey, Paula, we graduated from the same school. Let...Hey, Paula, we graduated from the same school. Let me know when the Writer's School of Hard Knocks has a reunion. Only if I'd known that writing the book would be the easiest part of the process...then the real work begins.Ricky Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861574330175082978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-52953098273344291912013-02-16T16:48:21.198-05:002013-02-16T16:48:21.198-05:00HMC - You are so right. Nothing takes the place of...HMC - You are so right. Nothing takes the place of good writing. Thanks for the comment. Terry - Sometimes it seems that the more marketing I do, the more there is to do; but marketing is so important in selling your book. Most of it is trial and error. Thanks for your comment.Paula Pettyhttp://www.paulapetty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-7365304158661314622013-02-16T16:10:50.508-05:002013-02-16T16:10:50.508-05:00Good post, Paula!
One thing I have learned is tha...Good post, Paula!<br /><br />One thing I have learned is that no matter how much time you think marketing is going to take--it takes a lot longer! The hard part is that you have to do twice as much as you think might work because you don't know which part is actually going to be useful.<br /><br />Good luck!Terry Shameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202071611825887999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-70622818233441433432013-02-16T15:35:02.710-05:002013-02-16T15:35:02.710-05:00Nothing takes the place of good writing. Well said...Nothing takes the place of good writing. Well said. Writing another good book helps with sales on all of your books! HMChttp://www.hmcwriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-84081889977072005502013-02-16T15:04:51.539-05:002013-02-16T15:04:51.539-05:00Gloria - Thank you for your comment. Warren - That...Gloria - Thank you for your comment. Warren - That is one of the first things I learned. Each writer has strengths to help develop a unique way to market. Jim - You are so right. It can open so many doors. Thanks, everyone, for your comments.Paula Pettyhttp://www.paulapetty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-60022265741672759452013-02-16T13:48:19.211-05:002013-02-16T13:48:19.211-05:00Thanks for posting with us Paula.
I think you are...Thanks for posting with us Paula.<br /><br />I think you are so right that while marketing we need to be open to serendipity and use it to full advantage.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-77362673964249222522013-02-16T11:17:17.054-05:002013-02-16T11:17:17.054-05:00Thanks for stopping by our blog. I like your idea ...Thanks for stopping by our blog. I like your idea of having a niche for your marketing. Clearly one size does not fit all writers.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-67070429185202606392013-02-16T10:10:57.220-05:002013-02-16T10:10:57.220-05:00All good ideas for marketing, Paula. Good luck wit...All good ideas for marketing, Paula. Good luck with your mystery when it comes out.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.com