Comments on: Book review: Author Marketing Secrets

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:30:03 +0000

In reply to Ronald Joseph Kule.

HA! Thanks, Ronald! I’m glad I could bring a smile to your day. ; – )

Sandy

By: Ronald Joseph Kule

Ronald Joseph Kule — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:57:46 +0000

I’m still laughing with you, Sandra!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 02:31:45 +0000

In reply to Louisa Bauman. I don't. Sandy

By: Louisa Bauman

Louisa Bauman — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 22:38:23 +0000

Do you have any thoughts on Chandler Bolt, his Self Publishing School or his book, ‘Published- The Proven Path From Blank Page to Published Author’ ?

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:49:42 +0000

In reply to Heidi Richards Mooney.

Heidi, I felt like I was sticking my neck out a bit being so honest about this book, so I’m glad you think it was a good idea.

I agree that authors can learn from less-than-favorable reviews, but I think it can be hard to be open to that feedback.

Thanks for the feedback and for taking the time to comment!

Sandy

By: Heidi Richards Mooney

Heidi Richards Mooney — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 22:57:50 +0000

Sandra, thanks for the transparent review of the above book… My favorite line is If you decide to read this book, just keep the author’s motivation in mind. It’s quite likely that she wrote it to support her business, not yours.

I agree with other people who have left comments, we do need more negative reviews. For one, when an author is open to it, the review can teach them something. And of course, it spares an audience the trouble of spending time reading a particular book. After all, each of us is given only so much time on this earth, I for one don’t want to waste mine reading a book that does not inspire me or teach me something.

Heidi Richards Mooney, Aspiring Author

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:35:12 +0000

In reply to Chris Syme.

Thanks, Chris. I was initially reluctant to write this post, but the more I read, the more I knew I should.

And yes, Beau is her beau. (You missed my sly reference to “her beau Beau.” I’m going out on a limb here and suggested that beau Beau influenced the book topic, too, since he has written several books. (I clicked on his linked name under the book title on the Amazon page.)

Sandy

By: Chris Syme

Chris Syme — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:07:24 +0000

I agree with Bill–I think we need more negative reviews when it comes to shysters with no credentials just gleaning tips from no-name YouTube videos. Ugh. It’s one thing to disagree with someone who has expert credentials–another to expose people who are preying on authors.

I’ve been in marketing for over 25 years and I know that marketing is not a “free for all, whatever you want to do goes.” That’s why experts spend time studying, testing, and researching. Then, readers reap the benefits. And I agree…Beau is not a very good editor. Maybe that’s the boyfriend.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:53:48 +0000

In reply to Eve Gumpel. I wondered the same thing, Eve! It would make a lot more sense! Sandy

By: Eve Gumpel

Eve Gumpel — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:39:28 +0000

Thanks, Sandra — I needed a laugh this morning! Why she didn’t just write a book on stellar author websites — something she at least has done!