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Using Blog TV and a Plan
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Recommended Expert Episode on the Reader Revolution!!
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E-Book Publishing - downside?
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Using Internet Radio to Promote Your Work!
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I have looked into many writing sites that are willing to post my book. Is this a good idea. I'm looking for any exposure at all for it.
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One great use of a book is to use it as a "brochure" to promote your speaking or consulting business. Send your book to meeting planners or prospective customers. You should also send your book to niche reviewers, TV and radio producers,…
Claire Power Murphy replied to Sherry Ellis's discussion 'Book Giveaways: An Effective Marketing Strategy?' in the group Online Marketing
Sherry, I believe the matter of giving away books depends upon the author's circumstances and that of the recipients as well. If an author is a first time unknown the act of giving away materials, and even books, may make sense.
But, don't…
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Book Giveaways: An Effective Marketing Strategy?
Authors are often encouraged to give away free copies of their books, with the hope of spreading the word about their work. This is done through blog giveaways, online promotions, and other assorted methods. In your experience, have you found this to be beneficial? Does it translate into additional sales? Please share your thoughts.See More
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Book Marketing Strategy
The Executive Director's BlogFebruary 3rd, 2012 Small Publishers Association of North America - SPANWith the book publishing industry in an ongoing state of evolution, and more and more opportunities for individuals to self publish cropping up, it is now more important than ever to focus on a strong and coherent strategy for marketing your current and upcoming book titles.With that in mind, I present the following quotes and expert articles to help super-charge your marketing strategy:…See More
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Book Giveaways: An Effective Marketing Strategy?
Authors are often encouraged to give away free copies of their books, with the hope of spreading the word about their work. This is done through blog giveaways, online promotions, and other assorted methods. In your experience, have you found this to be beneficial? Does it translate into additional sales? Please share your thoughts.See More
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Sherry Ellis replied to Nina Amir's discussion 'Is Writing a Good Book More Important than Good Marketing?' in the group Online Marketing
I think that writing a good book and having a good marketing strategy are equally important. If you don't have a good marketing strategy, nobody we ever learn about your book. If your book is not a good product, it will get…
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