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If you are a novelist, novel publisher, or novel reader, here's a group where you can share more info, discuss strategies, and create partnerships.

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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 ken shapley on August 28, 2008 at 1:43am
Hi all, I just signed up and am getting used to navigating around the site. I just wanted to say Hi and invite anyone who wants to to come listen to chapter one of my first novel "When We All Dream Together" which I have put up on my page. I will take time to explore more in the next few weeks.
cheers
ken
Comment by Lynda Davis on August 27, 2008 at 11:45am
Happy Wednesday! My website has just been updated. Along with the Christian inspiration and Bible trivia it now has an interview with me and preview of my book that will be released in October. Come on over and say hello wingsofadovenewsletter.com
Comment by Oak Tree Press on August 23, 2008 at 7:21am
Greetings! I'm Billie, and Oak Tree Press is my publishing company. OTP does mystery, romance, some New Age, non-fiction. In Sept, we'll be releasing LAKE MEADE, a romantic suspense, EASY MONEY, an exciting crime caper novel, THE LAST STOP: Lincoln and the Mud Circuit, and AUTO REPAIR: The Customer's Crash Course. I still have some ARCs left if anyone wants to do a review!
Comment by Rai Aren on August 20, 2008 at 2:17am
Wow, cool idea! I love it!!

Rai
Comment by Gary Val Tenuta on August 19, 2008 at 10:12pm
Regarding the two books listed below (The Ezekiel Code and Secret of the Sands) here's a great idea:

Comment by Gary Val Tenuta on August 19, 2008 at 6:28pm
Greetings readers and fellow writers! I'd like to take this opportunity to show you the cover of my novel. If it looks like it's your cup o' tea then I invite you to watch the VIDEO TRAILER, read the prologue, a sample chapter and the rave reviews at www.ezekielcode.com

Comment by Rai Aren on August 19, 2008 at 5:15pm
Hello all! I would like to introduce myself, I am the co-author of Secret of the Sands, a mystery/speculative sci-fi novel about ancient Egypt. Secret of the Sands has been a repeated Amazon.com BESTSELLER for the category "Books, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction"!

For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, two archaeologists discover mysterious artifacts belonging to an unknown civilization. A frightening and awe-inspiring story unravels as the archaeologists race against time to decipher the dangerous knowledge they hold…


"A deep probing mystery riddled with prophecy and danger, Secret of the Sands uses Egypt and her mythology as a backdrop to delve into the meanings of life and religion." -McNally Robinson

"Rai Aren and Tavius E. have crafted a fast-paced, exciting novel overflowing with mystery and intrigue. The tension is constant. The characters fully developed. And the plot gripping. Ancient history and present day relevance are so expertly intertwined, that you might forget you are reading a work of fiction." -- Thomas Phillips, author of The Molech Prophecy

Look for us as an eBook on Amazon.com (kindle) & Mobipocket.com any day now!!

Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands
www.secretofthesands.com
Comment by Brenda Weaver on August 13, 2008 at 5:32am
Check out what's happening with me at:
http://ladyjanslibrary.blogspot.com/2008/08/dragon-lord-of-kells-book-1-empowered.html

Please pass it on to all your friends and leave a comment!
Thanks,
Brenda
Comment by Eileen Thornton on August 12, 2008 at 5:23am

Check out The Trojan Project, a novel fuelled by love, jealousy, hatred and ruthless determination.
The Quiet Hills Hold a Terrifying Secret!
Eileen Thornton www.eileenthornton.co.uk
Comment by Brenda Weaver on August 4, 2008 at 5:34pm
Come on over and take a peek, leave a comment and tell all your friends to do the same! It will be posted until Aug. 7th.
Rowan of Locks Glen is the last Dragon Lord...come see what he has to say about that!
Brenda
 

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