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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.
- Review other novels, especially from other lesser-known novelists.
- Write a blog post using the voice of one of your main characters.
- Have that main character tell some side stories not included in the novel.
- Write about the setting - time and/or place. Use some of the research you did to ensure that your novel was accurate.
- Invite your readers to review your book. Feature their testimonials on your blog.
- Interview some of your readers: via Q&A text or via an Internet radio show or via a teleseminar.
- Podcast your book, one section at a time.
- Write about trends in your genre.
- 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 Pamela S Thibodeaux on February 25, 2012 at 1:21pm
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Only 1 week left to vote in our Book of the Year Contest & Be Sure and enter our Kindle Contest!
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Comment by Shawn Lamb on February 24, 2012 at 11:26am
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Read why Amazon STOPPED the sale of 5,000 Kindle titles by Indie Authors.
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Good morning world and what a glorious day it is - after all it IS a day the Lord has made - so let us rejoice and be glad! Blessings of Joy, Peace & Happiness to All!
Have you voted yet? Only 1 week left in TWJ's Book of the Year contest & while you're at it, don't forget to register for your chance to win a Kindle! (www.thewordsmithjournal.com)
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Hey Christian Authors, The Wordsmith Journal is giving away a Kindle! Not hard to enter the contest, just leave a comment http://www.thewordsmithjournal.com/win-a-kindle.html
Be sure and vote in our Book of the Year contest too! http://www.thewordsmithjournal.com/vote-book-of-the-year.htmlWant info on Advertising your book? That can be found here: http://www.thewordsmithjournal.com/advertising-info.html
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Comment by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on February 15, 2012 at 4:35pm
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ATTN: Independent Authors
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Facts:
- You set the price and receive 80%.
- Send no more than 25 books at a time.
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- eBook version of your book is recommended.
- Accepting ALL quality (professionally edited) genres.
Interested? Please contact Jon for the exact address.
Oh, and if you know of others who may be interested, please forward this distributing opportunity on to them. THANK YOU!
Have a WONDERFUL day!
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Comment by Laurie Bellesheim on February 15, 2012 at 1:05pm
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Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on February 11, 2012 at 3:41pm
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Comment by Neil Ostroff on February 11, 2012 at 11:38am
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I discovered the secret
I think I may have discovered why my sales increased so dramatically the other day. It has nothing to do with a marketing promo suddenly taking off or someone posting a rave review and recommendation. I believe my increase in sales was due to Kindle error. I posted a few notes on the KDP forum about my jump in sales and it seems that I’m not the only author that this happened to. It appears Kindle had made some mistakes in their counters and the recent jump in numbers was them finally correcting this problem. But here’s the good news… they were real sales! Though the 80 purchases in an hour and a half didn’t happen at that moment, the sales were still real and the ranking in the paid Kindle store was true. In a strange way, this gives me hope on the days that I rack few sales that perhaps there are sales taking place that will be recorded later. That said, the secret to making it as a successful indie writer is this: PATIENCE. We are experiencing first hand a new era in publishing where the writer can instantly connect with the publisher. It used to be that authors received a quarterly notice on sales and had no way of knowing how they were going until then. Now, sales recordings are almost instant. A writer can check hourly if he or she has sold a book. This can lead to a daunting feeling of “things aren’t happening fast enough”. Yesterday, I was a little depressed because I only logged 4 sales for the day. What I don’t take into account is the 125 sales I’ve shown so far this quarter. And this quarter isn’t over. And my sponsorships are just beginning. And with the electronic age my books have no shelf life so they will be available for purchase forever. It’s kind of mind boggling when you think about it. I have my entire life to market and promote my books. Wow!
On a side note, I spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out what led to my jump in sales. Though, it had no direct impact that day, I believe posting on Kindle Boards is the best way to promote your books without over-promoting. Kindle Boards allows you to attach your book images and links to buy them with each post you make. So, even if your posting a question about something unrelated to your writing you’ll still have a hash tag of your books. I believe this has led to an increase in sales.
http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com
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An Amazing End-Times Prophecy Novel by Patience Prence
A bestseller in Christian Fiction, SCARS reveals many possible answers to questions such as, "Who is the Antichrist? The False Prophet? The name that equates to 666 in both Greek and Hebrew?" and "What is the Mark of the Beast and the image of the Beast?" This is a must read book!
Revelation comes to life in this mesmerizing apocalyptic thriller weaved with End Times prophecy. A heart-wrenching story of a young girl set during the Tribulation, SCARS chronicles the beginning of the End of the World, as earth-shattering events lead up to the Apocalypse as foretold in the Bible.
Sixteen-year-old Rebekah Silver is your average teenager living in Southern California. She worries only about learning her cheerleading routines and passing her math test. But as world dictators rise to power and devastating disasters claim millions of lives she is inspired to search for answers. Becky soon discovers her world is quickly coming to an end, just as it was prophesied. Now she must decide whether to risk her life to follow the laws of God or surrender her soul to the law of man in this action-packed thriller. Will Becky Survive?
What the Reviewers are saying,
"Scars will challenge your own faith and cause you to think," LaTawnia Kintz.
“Wow. Incredible, potentially life changing,” Bluebird.
"The best end-times book I have ever read, it is very plausible," ericathy222.
“Powerful,” SRMeyers.
“Better than the Left Behind Series," The Novelist.
"Over-the edge-writing, " Tammy's Book Parlor.
Click here to see more Amazon Reviews of Scars
About The Author:
Patience Prence was fascinated by the book of Revelation as a young child. She has studied Revelation and end-time prophecies for many years. Patience takes in her novel, her desire to share her faith and draw readers into a better understanding of end time events and the reliability of Scripture as Truth.
Patience is legally blind and suffers from Usher Syndrome, a disease that causes hearing loss and blindness (Retinitis Pigmentosa).
SCARS is currently rated #1 in Biblical fiction on Amazon. Get SCARS on Amazon or at Barnes and Noble .
Also available at the publishers’ website at thespringharvest.com
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