Tips for Self Promotion, Sales, and Advertising discussion

While running my blog, I came up with an idea that I should include a section where authors could still promote their books/links regardless of whether they had videos. This would help readers find their books while they were checking out other trailers.

The section is called "List of New Books (Non-Video): http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/...

The more exposure, the better!

:)

Here's a growing list of authors on the New Books section:


Elizabeth Blake
KL Brady
April Dawn
Wendy Gillissen
Paul Harris
Roxanne Smolen
Thomas Thurman

http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/...

If you're looking for tips on how to create a video, or you enjoy reading author interviews, then you might like these posts on the trailer blog. So far, we have interviews with the following authors:

Andy Love
Matt Rees
Janice Beier
Chaeya (last name not provided)
Lisa Marie Wilkinson

Come check them out at this direct link: http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/...

I posted a video on Youtube about books, writing, wildlife and storytelling. It is at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xujCur...
Comments from the group?

Dr. wrote: "I posted a video on Youtube about books, writing, wildlife and storytelling. It is at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xujCur...
Comments from the group?"

Good piece, very informative and interesting.
Rocky "The Never Pals"

Thanks Rocky.

I enjoyed your video, Dr.! Well done!

I'd love to have you post your trailer on the non-fiction section of my site to get more comments. Here is the direct link: http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/...

Thanks!

-Vince

G'day all, both my books are here, also a youtube clip of one of my poems.


http://www.justlocal.com.au/clients/b...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Wuw5...

Dr.,

Thanks for posting on the site! It seems there was a problem with the link you used, but I went ahead and fixed it. You can now see the whole trailer on the blog.

http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/...

-Vince (ccaries)

Hi Vince,
Got it.Thanks

No problem, Dr. I'm glad I could help.

Several author have added some great links/videos this week: http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/...

G'day all,
My book "Rhymes of Times" is also available here.

http://www.blackgum.com.au/stocklist/...

Vincent wrote: "Here's a growing list of authors on the New Books section:


Elizabeth Blake
KL Brady
April Dawn
Wendy Gillissen
Paul Harris
Roxanne Smolen
Thomas Thurman

http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/li..."

Vincent wrote: "Here's a growing list of authors on the New Books section:


Elizabeth Blake
KL Brady
April Dawn
Wendy Gillissen
Paul Harris
Roxanne Smolen
Thomas Thurman

http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/li..."

I think this is a great idea.

Thank you!

Urenna

Awesome idea. Went ahead and posted one video on the Fantasy and Young Adult sections. Need to get more book trailer videos done. Ugh. Have a second one, but I am thinking of tweaking it as it came out rather lame... Heh heh.

Thanks, Urenna and Gloria! I'm glad to have your books on the site!

Hey all, The cover for my short story collection, 'All the little things that we lose', has been released - click here to look at it:
http://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com/h...

http://www.helptalking.com/you-can-be...

By Brett R. Williams

Hi, I am Brett R. Williams, Author of You Can Be Right or You Can Be Married. My book is available at my website Relationship Coaching Over the Phone I would love to have you visit my website and leave a comment. You Can Be Right or You Can Be Married Love-Based Solutions for Couples I am excited to join this group and here what every one else is doing with their books, etc. I read a lot of non-fiction and some fiction..including young adult fantasy. I read a lot of books on marriage, which relates to my business
Online Marriage and Phone Counseling

Hi, I'm Pat and I would like to post the link to my new kid's book. The Magical Feline and the White Haven

Can anyone help me out? My publisher is moving my short story collection 'All the little things that we lose' into the pre-release publicity phase. (The publication date is January 15th 2010.) I'm hoping I can assist by suggesting some web sites / blogs that could review the book (from a PDF at this stage) or offer an author interview or both. Does anyone know of any online reviewers or bloggers that might be suitable?

www.uninvoked.com <-- my book. ^^

Deborah,
I would join groups here that review short story collections and post a short comment that you are looking for reviewers. In my experience, when you offer a free book, reviewers come out of the woodwork. After all, like us, they love to read. That said, many prefer ARCs, the actual physical book, or a printed copy. So you might want to have some made.

Now, the plug:
Thank you for inviting this. My book is Musical Chairs. To sum it all up, this story is about identity, class, family ties, and the elusive nature of mental illness.
Right now, it's only available on Amazon. I'm hoping this will soon change.
http://amzn.com/0984259422

All three of my books are available at this address:

http://www.lulu.com/lizzclements

Hi, My book is available at You Can Be Right or You Can Be Married by Brett R. Williams Would love to have you add it to your list.

Hi All,
I am Dr. Molly Barrow author of the self esteem building adventure books for children, Malia and Teacup Awesome African Adventure (Age 9 years and up) and Malia and Teacup Out on a Limb (Age 6 to 9 years)
Available with hats and T-shirts etc. on my web site http://www.maliaandteacup.com
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Mali...
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/book...

Molly wrote: "Hi All,
I am Dr. Molly Barrow author of the self esteem building adventure books for children, Malia and Teacup Awesome African Adventure (Age 9 years and up) and Malia and Teacup Out on a Limb (A..."

Hi Molly, I've just tagged your books. Hope you reciprocate for my book, Becoming Alice, A Memoir
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1605...

Thank you

Hi everyone! My name is Keara Clifford and you can get my book at Speed Dating (which is considered Chick Lit) at www.freyasbower.com. Its only 4.99. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Hello to all the above authors!

The video blog has received dozens of new videos/links for the month of October. If you haven't posted anything yet, please do. If you have, please don't forget to leave comments for your fellow authors.

Thanks!

http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/...

-Vince

Hi my name is Amber Lehman and my new novel TORN can be found at Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/Torn-Amber-Lehm...

or at my website at: http://www.closetcasepress.com/buynow...

Thanks so much for this opportunity! Now I'm going to check out everyones book trailers!

Amber

By the way, I've upgraded my book website.

What do you guys think?

http://www.ConstellationChronicles.com

Thanks for the feedback, R. I'll definitely take your suggestion.

Hi R, I have a question. How do you set up the author site at Amazon? I looked around for about ten minutes, but didn't see any steps.

Thanks

-Vince

Thanks for your help, R.! Your steps were spot on and I should have my account activated within a week!

I appreciate it!

-Vince

I think you're right, Bill!

By the way, the book video blog now has over 1,000 hits!

Keep up the posts, people are watching them!

-Vince

http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/

Hi, I'm Amber Lehman and I just finished making my video preview for my novel TORN. You can view it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stX5an...

I hope you enjoy it! It was fun to make! :)

Amber

Thank you so much for this opportunity! I just posted the very dark and somewhat campy trailer for my fictional diary of a serial killer, the ebook THRIFT ME DEADLY. --Wendy D.

Thanks for the opportunity to list without a video! I have posted my information! Have a blessed day!

Vincent wrote: "While running my blog, I came up with an idea that I should include a section where authors could still promote their books/links regardless of whether they had videos. This would help readers find..."

I also had a similar idea. I am spotlighting new authors like myself on my website. To find out more about this go to http://www.whenirememberlove.com/new-...

I will also participate in your generous offer.

Thanks,

Trish

Vincent wrote: "While running my blog, I came up with an idea that I should include a section where authors could still promote their books/links regardless of whether they had videos. This would help readers find..."
I am a new author. My name is Trish Silver and my book is "When I Remember Love." It is a contemporary romance novel. You can find out all about it on my website: http://trishsilver.com
You can also find out about an offer I have to help new authors like myself on my home page.

Thanks for your generosity.

Trish Silver

I'm glad to see all the new authors on the site!

When you post your trailer/link, please remember to view and leave some comments on other videos. This will help make sure there's a fair exchange of reviews/ratings.

The hits are really strong! (Probably double of what they were last month!)

http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/

-Vince

It would be great if everyone would leave a comment at my interview at http://perpetualprose.com/author-spot.... I'm such a newbie at promotion. I appreciate your time!

Thanks, Roxanne!

Feel free to post on the blog if you haven't already done so!

-Vince

I viewed around 6 videos yesterday and left comments on all of them.

Keep up the posts! I know a lot of authors have increased their views on the site and on youtube!

-Vince

Hi Vincent,
I love what you are doing for authors. I decided that my first Spotlight on New Authors would feature authors that help other authors. I would love to have you featured on my site. If you are interested, could you please go to http://www.whenirememberlove.com/new-... and email the requested information to me at trish@trishsilver.com asap.

Thanks,

Trish

Hi Vincent,

Bye the way, you already have links to my site on your site so forget about that requirement. Please let me know if you are interested in the spotlight. The work on the page is being done as we speak.

Trish

Sure thing, Trish. I sent you my info via Goodreads email. Please tell me if you need anything else.

Also, for all authors who have posted on the video site, please remember to leave comments on other videos. It's through this sharing that will help get these videos/trailers seen.

-Vince

Google gave me some free credit for their adwords program, so I've decided to advertise the video blog for us.

If you haven't posted yet, please do so before the credits run out!

-Vince http://ratemybookvideo.wordpress.com/

Hello everyone,

I am posting a link and a discount code for friends to help with the support of A Heart's Thoughts. I pray you all enjoy.

Shalonda "Treasure" Williams

Author of A Heart's Thoughts
Please accept my offer for a discount on the purchase of my book.

PAERF7PS --- This is the discount code.
https://www.createspace.com/3385387

Post looks great, Shalonda!
-Vince