Comments on: Memoir author’s book marketing success story

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Sun, 07 May 2017 21:10:24 +0000

In reply to Kathleen Gage. So glad you enjoyed it, Kathleen! Jen is all-around amazing so I was thrilled she could make time for this e-chat. Sandy

By: Kathleen Gage

Kathleen Gage — Sat, 06 May 2017 14:28:03 +0000

As a woman who picked up the sport of running in my sixties, and am working on my first memoir (not my first book but my first memoir), I read with interest your interview with Jen Miller.

Great insights into marketing a memoir by tapping into the running community.

Loved the post.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:38:07 +0000

In reply to Flora M. Brown. Such a wonderful summary, Flora. Thank you! Sandy

By: Flora M. Brown

Flora M. Brown — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:13:07 +0000

Sandy,

Thanks for featuring Jen’s book marketing success story. How wonderful and encouraging to have her share what I believe are absolute essentials to publishing success:

1. Know your niche and audience.
2. Live your book’s advice.
3. Start wherever you are, with whatever contacts you have.
4. Work hard on your own behalf whether you have contacts, a publicist or not. No one cares about your book as much as you do.
5. Be available and respond fast.
6. Don’t compromise your values and goals.
7. Got an marketing idea? Try it. It may work.

Yay for Jen!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:56:31 +0000

In reply to Amy Collins.

Great advice, Amy! Thanks!

When I was promoting my first book, I got myself on all kinds of national TV talk shows by studying each, figuring out what I could offer that they would love to use, and doing the research to find the right person to pitch. Yeah, it takes effort, but the pay off is sooooo worth it!

Sandy

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:53:06 +0000

In reply to Kathleen R Pooler.

I’m so glad that message came through, Kathy. You’ve done an awesome job with your memoir, too.

Sandy

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:52:13 +0000

In reply to Madeleine Boskovitz. Jen's a rock star! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting, Madeleine. Sandy

By: Madeleine Boskovitz

Madeleine Boskovitz — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:20:23 +0000

Thanks to Jen Miller for sharing her marketing experience and showing us that success is possible — if we work hard at it.

Congratulations, Ms. Miller!

By: Kathleen R Pooler

Kathleen R Pooler — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:11:05 +0000

Excellent post, Sandra and Jen. Congratulations on your successful launch, Jen! You show us very clearly how important it is to take responsibility for our own marketing efforts even if you have the support of publicists and publishers. Best wishes on your continued success and thank you for sharing such helpful tips.

By: Amy Collins

Amy Collins — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:36:30 +0000

I really loved this article and this overview of her experiences. I would love to encourage everyone to use her as an example. Don’t worry if you don’t have contacts in the media… All it takes is a few phone calls and a couple of emails to get some! You may need to take one extra step more than she did but it’s worth it!