A couple of years ago, I decided that releasing books every single year just wasn’t working for me. I thought that maybe planning and taking notes during odd years, and writing, editing and publishing during even years, might make more sense for me. If I hadn’t written any new books for an entire year, I knew I’d be chomping at the bit to get some done the following year.
This week:
When people learn I’m an author with my own small press and a couple of non-fiction titles in print, I hear a lot of enthusiastic ideas about books they would like to write. Many tell me about their passion for their work, as if the sheer love for their idea is what will make their book sell. I ask if they’ve done a market analysis to prove the marketability of their idea. They usually answer me with a blank look.
Hi Angela,
I am wondering if you or Richard have an opinion on two book promotion possibilities:
1) Paying [a company] to help get me on radio talk shows, etc.
2) Having [a website] post an interview and book review on their website for $250.00
Thanks! Lynne
Three times in the 16 years I’ve been in the publishing industry, I’ve gone after jobs and writing opportunities well before positions were ever posted in want ads – even before publications were launched. Each time, I’ve landed a much-wanted gig, ultimately leading me to the successful freelance-writing career I have today…
