Comments on: A new way to learn how to promote your book https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/ Do-it-yourself book marketing tips, tools, and tactics Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:38:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15809 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:43:36 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15809 In reply to gail nagasako.

Gail, I’m really sorry to hear that and I’m sure you were disappointed. As for your question about whether I have a book or an e-book, you might want to consider one of my four-week e-courses for authors. The Premium E-course uses a group format and I provide feedback and advice (http://buildbookbuzz.com/self-published-how-to-build-book-buzz-workshop/). The Basic E-course has the same course content, but no support, feedback, or guidance from me (http://buildbookbuzz.com/bp101basicecourse/). These are both links to nonfiction courses. If you book is fiction, you can get links to the course pages at http://buildbookbuzz.com/training.

Sandy

]]> By: gail nagasako https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15808 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:02:08 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15808 Hi,
I was one of those who paid the big bucks for what amounted to no results. I’m not sure where my results are coming from (my posts on FB? Friends?) but my book has been out for almost 2 years. I’ve sold about 350 copies, have 100 or so more in inventory. Do you have a book or ebook to help me move the rest? I’ve subscribed to Jeff Molander but so far haven’t seen results I knew came from his advice (mostly to offer value free to get prospects interested). Thanks, Gail

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15807 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:03:57 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15807 In reply to Myrtle Russell.

So true, Myrtle! It’s hard to know who to trust, which is discouraging. And thanks for the kind words about my resources — I appreciate that!

Sandy

]]> By: Myrtle Russell https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15806 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:01:18 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15806 People like these make it hard to know who to trust. I am working hard to get a recently released self-published book into the hands of nore readers and your ebook-“Build Book Buzz” has been helpful. Thanks so much!

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15805 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:52:38 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15805 In reply to Jan.

I couldn’t have said it better, Jan. Thanks!

Sandy

]]> By: Jan https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15804 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:25:12 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15804 That $79 course is a bargain and valuable even for authors who choose not to DIY. A course like this helps you evaluate your options and make smart choices that work for your skills and your budget.

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15803 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:38:25 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15803 In reply to Andrew Chapman.

Thanks, Andrew. I love when someone shares my outrage! ; )

I think these authors also trust their publishing companies, and believe that they have their authors’ best interests at heart. And maybe they do — but they are more focused on how much they can make from authors than on they are on delivering value or tangible results.

Sandy

]]> By: Andrew Chapman https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15802 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:26:43 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15802 It’s astonishing that some of these companies are still getting away with these fees — and sad that they are because enough authors are willing (or desperate enough or naive enough) to pay them. I had an author come to me for advice a few years ago who’d been taken for over $20,000! Unfortunately, the problem is, the sleazy companies out there know exactly how to phrase their promises so that they are not legally binding. Or to put it another way, they deliver what they claim — it just isn’t as valuable as some authors think (as you point out). My mission in self-publishing has been to help authors steer clear of these traps, and I’m glad to see you’re fighting the good fight as well. And by the way, this type of rip-off is one of the reasons I started http://www.SelfPubSmart.com last year. It’s the only site featuring ratings and reviews of “self-publishing companies” by the authors who have used them.

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15801 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:50:58 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15801 In reply to Angela Artemis.

Thanks, Angela. It’s a constant learning experience, isn’t it?

It makes me sad to think that so many authors spend this much money to get so little. A good book publicist could do a lot of very targeted work on your behalf with that budget.

Sanady

]]> By: Angela Artemis https://buildbookbuzz.com/a-new-way-to-learn-how-to-promote-your-book/#comment-15800 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:26:08 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3809#comment-15800 Sandra,
What a rip off! I’ve gotten numerous calls from a self-publishing arm of a large publisher with the same offers. No thank you!

The thing they offer are redculous too: 1 press release, inclusion in their newsletter and a radio interview that will be available as a reply for 30 days. Give me a break.

I self-published my book and have learned a great deal about marketing since then.

Thanks for the great advice too.
Best,
Angela

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