Pam Perry's Blog (27)

Michael asked an excellent question:



“How would I be able to get the word out if I published a book? I currently have no “platform.’. I am not on tv/radio/public speaker . . . what are some of my options, or should I wait until I get a platform?”



I’m not sure if Michael already has a book written yet, but the time to think about “getting a platform” is before you even start writing.



And you don’t “get a platform,” you… Continue

I hear tell that there are book marketing consultants out there charging upwards of $3500 a pop to help you do something they're calling a "blog book tour," or something like that.



Sounds impressive, doesn't it?



While I don't know the details of these services, I sincerely doubt that you'll get your money's worth when the campaign is over... and my reasoning is simple: such a campaign will inevitably be about YOU and YOUR BOOK.… Continue

By: Shama Hyder (www.AftertheLaunch.com)

Use your real name. Save the company bit for the info section.

Use a picture that shows your face. Skip the silly goggles, hats, and political stickers. Show me who you are!

Create a twitter background that gives people a quick synopsis of who you are. Learn how to create your own here.

Share a link to your own blog posts.

Find a cool new tool? Share it. My latest find-… Continue

1. What resources do you want access to? 2. What part of the publicity process seems to be the most difficult?

3. What would make your Book PR campaign a success to you?

4. What part of getting started is the most difficult?

5. Would you like media training for broadcast interviews?

6. Do you have a “30 second” pitch that you have memorized about your book?

7. Do you know how to speak in media-savvy sound bites?

8. Do you… Continue

Writing a book? Every one of you wants to know how to write and sell a good book. And, if you compare self publishing with New York publishing, you already know that with a little help from a bookcoach or mentor you can create self publishing success.





Self publishing help is available to prevent author mistakes.



Here's five mistakes and how to correct them:



1. You write the wrong book… Continue

1. 1001 Ways to Market Your Books by John Kremer



2. The Complete Guide to Book Publicity by Jodee Blanco



3. The Savvy Author's Guide to Book Publicity: A Comprehensive Resource--From Building the Buzz to Pitching the Press by Lissa Warren



4. Publicize Your Book!: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book the Attention It Deserves by Jacqueline Deval



5. Guerrilla Marketing for Writers : 100 Weapons to Help You Sell Your Work

by Jay Conrad Levinson,… Continue