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By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:15:57 +0000

In reply to Darwin H. Hayes.

Darwin, from what I’ve seen, most authors don’t really enjoy marketing their own books.

It’s definitely harder to promote fiction. Enter “fiction” into the search box on the right side of this page and you’ll find several helpful articles on how to promote fiction. Maybe 1 or 2 will help.

Sandy

By: Darwin H. Hayes

Darwin H. Hayes — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:18:00 +0000

I have written for many years. I started writing poetry for many years but changed my writing style after I was inspired to write a fiction story. After getting published there was a tremendous amount of marketing information that was available. It took me a while to realize the difference in marketing fiction vs. non-fiction. When I started paying closer attention to marketing fiction I saw that there was a very different approach. One thing about me that I have been told is very different is the fact that I am not a reader. I find it hard to find my targeted audience. This has shown me some things to consider when trying to find them. I have since written another book and I’m tying to see what the proper steps to take would be. I have read that many authors find it difficult tomarket thier own product and I often wonder if I don’t fit into this catagory.

By: Dennis Porter

Dennis Porter — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:46:20 +0000

Is there anyone I can email my manuscript to have them analyze and suggest what my target audience might be?
Dennis Porter
Porter7777@yahoo.com

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Sun, 09 Mar 2014 18:37:16 +0000

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By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:13:38 +0000

In reply to Wendy Dewar Hughes. Thanks, Wendy. I agree that Jan's done a great job here. Sandy

By: Wendy Dewar Hughes

Wendy Dewar Hughes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:03:27 +0000

You have made me think about my target audience but also what groups might constitute a secondary or tertiary audience.

Thanks for getting to the point to succinctly.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:59:22 +0000

In reply to Sarah Jo Smith.

Sarah, thanks so much for the comment — it’s a challenge, I know. You might also find this blog post about this topic helpful: http://buildbookbuzz.com/how-to-find-your-books-target-market/. It includes a link to Jan’s e-book for authors on how to find your target audience — I’ve got a copy of it , and it’s excellent.

Sandy

By: Sarah Jo Smith

Sarah Jo Smith — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:50:17 +0000

My women’s fiction book, The Other Side of Heartache, was published on Amazon Kindle books over 90 days ago and on B&N Nook Books just this week. I struggle over finding the correct target audience as this novel is for Baby Boomer women but I don’t know how to reach them. I’ve been told my story would be great for book clubs, but I’m not sure how to connect with their websites without being intrusive. Your article gave me some great tips, Jan. Thank you!