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51 Ways to Blog as a Novelist

We all know that blogging is one of the best ways to get attention in today's Internet world. A blog is a godsend to your website, bringing it traffic, fans, and more. But you have to post regularly.

Stuck for what to blog about? Here are some tips for novelists, but the same tips can apply to writers of nonfiction, memoirs, children's books, business books, and more.

  1. Review other novels, especially from other lesser-known novelists.
  2. Write a blog post using the voice of one of your main characters.
  3. Have that main character tell some side stories not included in the novel.
  4. Write about the setting - time and/or place. Use some of the research you did to ensure that your novel was accurate.
  5. Invite your readers to review your book. Feature their testimonials on your blog.
  6. Interview some of your readers: via Q&A text or via an Internet radio show or via a teleseminar.
  7. Podcast your book, one section at a time.
  8. Write about trends in your genre.
  9. Write about your favorite novelists, especially those that write in your genre. Include their photos and a sampling of their books.

For the rest of the 51 ways, see: http://blog.bookmarket.com/2011/06/45-ways-to-blog-as-novelist-tips-for.html

If you like this list, help me add more. Email: johnkremer@bookmarket.com.

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Comment by Susan Whitfield on April 1, 2009 at 1:47pm
My characters take over as well. You may be interested in the guest blog I did for Murderby4. It tells the story of how I worked through Just North of Luck, my second novel. The link is www.murderby4.blogspot.com
Comment by Laurel-Rain Snow on April 1, 2009 at 1:18pm
This sounds like a great group!
Comment by Cathleen Hulbert on March 31, 2009 at 6:34pm
Thanks so much! It's great to be in such a welcoming place.
Comment by Gladys Hobson on March 31, 2009 at 2:16pm
I know what you two mean. I am not able to plan a novel, it seems the characters take over and I write what they say and do. Sometimes I am in tears along with them, or smiling when they are happy. When one died I was actually grieving — maybe something to do with the luggage I carry with me. Movies? I go along with that. It is all clear - in every detail. Sometimes I have to remember to give details of the scene because I'm too involved in what is happening — like being in a cinema.
Congratulations to all of you with new books.
Comment by Kristin Callender on March 31, 2009 at 1:20pm
Congrats to you also Jennifer. I think that is best part of writing, when even I am surprised at how the character or story progresses. How many books have you written?

Congrats again,
Kristin Callender
Comment by Jennifer Robins on March 31, 2009 at 1:15pm
I too write like I'm watching a movie in my mind. Sometimes there are scenes that surprise me. Something I hadn't thought of. It's like the novel takes on a life of it's own.
My next novel, An Author's Nightmare is in editing stage and will be out soon. and......What Happened to Anna? will be out Oct 5th 2009 www.jenniferrobins.com
Comment by Cathleen Hulbert on March 31, 2009 at 6:31am
Thanks so much, Kristin. It's so good to hear your feedback because when I share ths process with non-writers I sometimes detect a look of concern. A movie in your head? Hmmmm. It's good to know I'm experiencing something that is shared by others. Best to you.
Cathleen
Comment by Kristin Callender on March 31, 2009 at 6:19am
Hi Cathleen,
Congrats on the novel! That is exactly how I write. It is like there is a movie of my story in my head and I just have to get it on paper. It sounds like your book is interesting. Good Luck!

My Best,
Kristin Callender
The Truth Lies in the Dark
Comment by Cathleen Hulbert on March 30, 2009 at 6:22pm
I'd like to share that you can request an author interview at www.bestselfpublished.com. The questions are quirky and I found myself giving very revealing answers. My novel, "The First Lamp," has a time-travel element and a strong conservation theme. To sum it up I would say: Take one volcanic New Yorker named Sarah, introduce her to a very wise young kahuna named Kalah, and you have a story of redemption and faith restored. The lasting lesson I have learned is this: When a big story finds you, take excellent notes. I don't really know where it came from. I started writing in my journal two hours a day and the story unfolded in my mind like a movie. That's why the dialogue is so real. This experience has changed my life. For more information: www.cathleenhulbert.com. The book is available on amazon.com and published by BookSurge.
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