Comments on: 5 essential book promotion tools for a first-time author

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 23:56:38 +0000

In reply to Elie.

Thanks for the tip, Elie — it looks interesting!

As for time, yes…time and timing can be challenging. When it comes to having enough time, sometimes all you can do is pick one thing to do, and do it well, because that’s all you have time for.

I hope it all goes smoothly for you.

Sandy

By: Elie

Elie — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 21:30:11 +0000

Great to the point essentials! Should be easy to implement. Thanks! From my little experience in writing and self-publishing, I tend to struggle with the element of time and promotion (points 3, 4, and 5), but I guess time has to take its time. In attempting to maximise, I stumbled upon a tool or a web platform where an author, or an enthusiast writer can publish small short stories or excerpts or chapters of their book. Narratics.com is the site. Worth having a look I think.
Thanks again Sandra

By: Clare

Clare — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:41:33 +0000

In reply to Paul.

Paul – I just saw your comment, and am taking the liberty of replying even though I’m not Sandra and this isn’t my blog!

I used to contribute for a national newspaper in the UK, and most journalists / bloggers I know are inundated with press releases that are wither irrelevant or fail to make the “interest” clear. On the other hand, the press releases that “work” are those that are timely, focussed on the readers’ interests, or which provide extras such as author availability for interviews.

A press release might not get lots of traction in the national media, but it might have more interest at local level – or with specialist publications. For that reason, you might want to adapt the wording to suit different audiences.

Hope that helps!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:27:42 +0000

In reply to Clare. Thanks, Clare! Sandy

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:24:31 +0000

In reply to Paul.

Great question, Paul. I’m answering that in next week’s blog post.

Sandy

By: Clare

Clare — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:24:09 +0000

Great advice! One of the best things about being self-published is the freedom you get on pricing, promotions and launch strategy. So on your first ever book launch, it can make sense to offer your book free for a limited period of time to entice reviewers (who you’ve identified and contacted) to download and review your book. That can at least get the ball rolling!

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By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:20:53 +0000

You say it’s essential to have a press release to announce my book. I have a press release my publisher made for me, but I have no idea how to use it.

To whom am I supposed to send it and what else am I supposed to do with it?