Comments on: How not to promote your book

By: P.J Roscoe

P.J Roscoe — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:14:51 +0000

Thank you Sandy – I know that I’ll never be ‘found’, that’s just wishful/romantic thinking – in the real world of billions I am merely a speck of sand in a huge sea. I am still learning computer stuff and the website is so overwhelming I sometimes don’t know where to start – but your point about initiating is good advice – and I’m starting. Thank you – its lovely to know there are kind people out there who take the time to help. x

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:19:40 +0000

In reply to P.J Roscoe.

PJ, the best way to secure an interview is to initiate it. Awards are wonderful and validating — it’s great to say you’ve written an award-winning book — but just the act of winning the award isn’t enough to sell books, unfortunately. You aren’t going to be “found” — you’ll need to go out there and bring people to you. Good luck!

Sandy

By: P.J Roscoe

P.J Roscoe — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:13:58 +0000

I’m enjoying reading about other authors and what they do and don’t do. For me, I just hope that one day someone does contact me for an interview!!
I have guest blogged on Laurence O Bryan’s site – http://bit.ly/ZTiyE9
and even after winning an award for best e-book in the Paris book festival I am still waiting for people to find me – so hearing how you all get noticed is very helpful – thank you
P.J Roscoe

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:38:46 +0000

In reply to Caroline Oceana Ryan. You've made my day, Caroline! Thanks so much for taking the time so pause and comment! : ) Sandy

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:38:04 +0000

In reply to Mridu Khullar Relph.

That has happened to me on the last 2 interviews I’ve done, Mridu, but I still don’t expect the reporter to run anything by me unless the topic is complicated or confusing, etc. Sometimes I’ll say, “I realize that’s confusing, so if you want to run my part of it by me before you submit it to make sure everything’s accurate, that’s OK.”

All that aside…thanks so much for including me in such an excellent article! You’re doing all authors a big favor by providing this advice. I really enjoyed your perspective and anecdotes — it’s all very helpful.

Sandy

By: Caroline Oceana Ryan

Caroline Oceana Ryan — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:25:19 +0000

Sandra, I’m finding your tips and guidelines on book promotion to be incredibly helpful — thanks for this helpful article, among others!

Have a great day,
Caroline

By: Mridu Khullar Relph

Mridu Khullar Relph — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:16:57 +0000

Thanks for the shout out, Sandra. These four additional tips are great. I especially like the point about asking to see the piece in advance. Unless it’s a really technical piece, it’s not going to happen.

To be fair though, I have been on the other side of that equation and been repeatedly misquoted, so I understand where that sentiment comes from. I, too, have to remember to breathe and let it go.