Published on September 23, 2009
book marketing
![Building Block Book Marketing By Sharon Elaine Building Block Book Marketing By Sharon Elaine](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/winner_1444749004.jpg)
Most writers are aware that using Twitter and Facebook, and advertising on their own web sites, are effective ways to get your name, message and materials to a great number of people. However, there are other avenues to work with…
Published on September 9, 2009
book marketing
![Creating A Promotion Target List By Diane Craver Creating A Promotion Target List By Diane Craver](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/target_1444687649.jpg)
Are you looking for new places to give promotion information on your latest release? I have several that I found helpful for press releases, promotional materials (bookmarks, pens, brochures with book excerpts, and other items), and media kits.
Published on April 8, 2009
amazon, book marketing
![Book Reviewing Authors Furious With Amazon – But I’m Not By Angela Hoy Book Reviewing Authors Furious With Amazon – But I’m Not By Angela Hoy](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lies_1546014806.png)
Amazon recently announced they would be removing other book names and links from book reviews. Some so-called book reviewers are furious about it…because they were accustomed to using Amazon’s book reviews option to promote themselves. While I’m no fan of Amazon, for once, they’re doing something I agree with!
Published on November 28, 2007
book marketing, self-publishing
![Should I pay my vanity publisher to review my book? Should I pay my vanity publisher to review my book?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/review_1523292069.jpg)
Don’t pay for reviews that can ultimately harm your reputation!
Published on October 24, 2007
book marketing
![Great Halloween Marketing Idea From a Children’s Book Author! Great Halloween Marketing Idea From a Children’s Book Author!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/trick_or_1633456688-e1633456822633.jpg)
Here is an idea I am trying and you can pass onto your readers. In my neighborhood we have about 700 kids that come around the house for ‘trick or treat’ and since my book is…
Published on October 17, 2007
book marketing
![Your Book Promotion Plan: One Size Does Not Fit All By Patricia Fry Your Book Promotion Plan: One Size Does Not Fit All By Patricia Fry](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/flowchart_1444750824.png)
As you enter into the world of publishing, you may ask experienced authors, “How do you promote a book?” or “What’s the best way to promote a book?” When someone asks me that question, I typically answer, “It depends on the book and it depends on you.” Anyone who responds differently could be leading you astray.
Published on October 4, 2006
book marketing
![Press Releases Are Boring – News is Not By Angela Hoy Press Releases Are Boring – News is Not By Angela Hoy](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/newspaper_1444669494.jpg)
Just about every journalist and periodical editor has received countless press releases by email, fax and mail. While at WritersWeekly.com we don’t publish press releases, and never have, we are still inundated with them on a daily basis for everything ranging from publishing services to insurance for the self-employed. But, we get far more “new book release” press releases than anything else. And, let me tell you, even though I’m an avid book reader and buy several books each month, it is very rare that I receive a new book press release that keeps me interested past the first sentence.
Published on November 30, 2005
book marketing
![Stop Writing and Start Establishing Your Promotional Credibility By Patricia L. Fry Stop Writing and Start Establishing Your Promotional Credibility By Patricia L. Fry](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/authority_1444752259.jpg)
Let’s say that you followed the advice of several publishing professionals and prepared a complete book proposal. Good for you! It’s clear to anyone reading your proposal that you have a handle on your target audience. You did a good job of showing that there is a need for your proposed book. Your synopsis and chapter outline are superbly written. And your promotional plan is impressive, indeed, except for one thing. It’s fake, counterfeit, phony, bogus.