Writing and Marketing: Two Sides of the Same Coin
My historical novel, The Secret Heir, was released on July 11, 2018, and I have been in full marketing mode since then. Here's a newsflash for you: I'm not a fan of marketing. I'd rather write the stories. However, writing and marketing are two sides of the same coin. That means that I have had a lot to learn.
Here are some things I've picked up along the journey:
1. People will not read your book if they do not know about your book.
2. Local bookstores are mostly receptive to author signings (especially independent bookstores).
3. Reviews help the book. The more reviews the better.
4. You have to get outside of your comfort zone. Yes, there may be those who are not as excited about your book as you are, but there will be those who are. Utilize them to help.
5. Marketing can be expensive, so be selective in what channels you use to assist you in the promotion of your book.
Then....keep writing. Those books aren't going to write themselves.
I'm working on Book Two of The Secret Heir saga. I hope you enjoy the first book! And let me know (by leaving a review...lol). :)
Hugs,
Janice Broyles
author of: The Secret Heir and No Longer Rejected
Here are some things I've picked up along the journey:
1. People will not read your book if they do not know about your book.
2. Local bookstores are mostly receptive to author signings (especially independent bookstores).
3. Reviews help the book. The more reviews the better.
4. You have to get outside of your comfort zone. Yes, there may be those who are not as excited about your book as you are, but there will be those who are. Utilize them to help.
5. Marketing can be expensive, so be selective in what channels you use to assist you in the promotion of your book.
Then....keep writing. Those books aren't going to write themselves.
I'm working on Book Two of The Secret Heir saga. I hope you enjoy the first book! And let me know (by leaving a review...lol). :)
Hugs,
Janice Broyles
author of: The Secret Heir and No Longer Rejected
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Jul 29, 2018 02:51AM
I am so excited that I won your book The Secret Heir. I also love to write reviews. Good or bad they help the author to see things that they may have missed, improve what needs improving, or just enjoy the positive comments about how great the novel is. I just want to say thank you! Thank you for sharing your imagination, and creativeness with us by writing. Also thank you for sharing your work as giveaways. It will pay off in the end.
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Thank you! I'm so happy that you won, and I hope you enjoy the book. :) You should get the book this week. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
