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By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:47:03 +0000

In reply to Deborah Makarios.

Absolutely, Deborah. Here’s how: https://buildbookbuzz.com/promote-a-book-without-using-social-media/

Sandy

By: Deborah Makarios

Deborah Makarios — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 00:40:59 +0000

I struggle with the way so much publicity advice starts from the assumption that you are fine with signing up to Facebook or Twitter, regardless of what problematic stuff there may be in their small print. (Which will take several hours if not days to read, even if you do understand it.)

Surely there are ways for writers to raise awareness of their work that doesn’t involve entering lopsided relationships with monopolistic companies?

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:37:24 +0000

In reply to True Black.

I’m glad it was helpful, True. Key point, though: It’s book promotion, not self promotion.

Sandy

By: True Black

True Black — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 07:22:40 +0000

This was a fantastic post. I hate self-promotion, but it is necessary. Thank you for writing such a cogent, helpful piece.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:28:51 +0000

In reply to Benjamin S Johnson. I'm SO glad this was helpful, Benjamin! Thanks for letting me know. It all comes down to knowing who will love your book, learning where you will find them, and getting your title in front of them there. I wish you the best of luck. Sandy

By: Benjamin S Johnson

Benjamin S Johnson — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:32:02 +0000

Sandra:
I am just seeing this blog and you are a life saver. I have been bitten by the writing bug and I love writing, but I just need to be able to justify it by selling what I write. I put it on Amazon kindle, and since I’m out of work, I cannot afford advertising so I’m doing it the hard way.

I am going to follow your advice and plug away.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Johnson, Ed.D.