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What's Working for You?
I'd like to start a new forum where people can talk about what's working for you right now in marketing your book.
I think this will help other authors to prioritize their activities if they can find out what's working for other people. This would be especially valuable to new authors.
I've share the hottest tool that I'm using right now. And that's Twitter. As you will note on the main page of this Book Marketing Network website, both my http://www.bookmarket.com website and this network have been rising in Alexa ranks (and visits) because of my use of Twitter.
I think this will help other authors to prioritize their activities if they can find out what's working for other people. This would be especially valuable to new authors.
I've share the hottest tool that I'm using right now. And that's Twitter. As you will note on the main page of this Book Marketing Network website, both my http://www.bookmarket.com website and this network have been rising in Alexa ranks (and visits) because of my use of Twitter.
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Permalink Reply by J. Steve Miller on
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Gabrielle,
Sounds like you're on to something! To clarify: So you find Websites in the field of your book. Then do you reply to discussions and such? Or, do you go straight to the contact information to e-mail them about your book and asking them if they'd like a copy for review?
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Permalink Reply by Don Atchison on
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I am interested in your Twitter campaign as far as how you have turned your friends into book sales.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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Permalink Reply by John Kremer on
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I have made many book sales via Twitter. You can't always track the direct sales, but I get hundreds of new visitors to my http://www.bookmarket.com website. In addition, I've gotten more interview requests, seminar participations, media queries, etc.
In addition, if you are active on Twitter (that means tweeting about 10 tweets a day ... retweets, conversations with other tweeters, etc.), you will begin to develop many new relationships, discover new blogs and other resources, and open up new markets. These happen every day.
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Permalink Reply by Joel Friedlander on
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Good idea Tim, that way we support each other. Since we all have a common interest in books and promotion, it makes sense for us to follow each other. I just followed you Tim!
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Permalink Reply by Beth Bridges on
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I haven't started marketing my book yet, but I've been on Twitter for nearly a year, building my platform. So I expect that Twitter is going to be an excellent tool.
It is definitely the kind of site where you start out small and easy. As you start seeing some small results, you'll be encouraged to get more in depth. Twitter may not last, so take advantage now. And start learning how to learn each of the newest, "next big thing." This social media stuff is going to change quickly. I plan on adapting as fast as I can, while I can!
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Permalink Reply by Gary Eby on
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Twitter is cool but very challenging to engage people in our writing. Most members seem to be involved in get rich schemes.
I would encourage us to work more closely together via Hub pages. People have actually purchased my book there and the participants seem more committed to writing and reading articles.
So why not check this out further by visiting my Hub Pagers club here?
http://bookmarket.ning.com/group/theebywayhubpagersclub
At least check it out. It's free of course.
Peace, Gary Eby, author of The Eby Way. (Just Google my book title for more info!)
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Permalink Reply by Brenda Stone on
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My look at The Big Three, I'd love to have comments from everyone on how they make it work.
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Sorry to be so slow: what's "The Big Three?" OK, now I see the article: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn.
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Gary and Brenda,
Can you tell us how you're using Hub Pages to market your books? Is it mostly good connections that might one day pay off, or is it seriously a great place to get the word out about your books - actually producing sales?
Brenda, I generally agree with your posts on Hub Pages about Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Although I do see people making good connections through all three - and if they love it and put time into them, they'll probably get some sales - I think that for the typical author, the 30 minutes to an hour a day could be better spent researching the influential blogs and publications in the field of your book and offering a free book for review.
But of course, every book and every author is different, so what's a waste of time to one could very well become a great avenue for sales to another.
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Steve: Hub Pages are another way to give away "free" examples of your work. It also creates a fan club and a positive presence on the Web. Also, I have found that I get more comments and interaction from people interested in my work than on some blogs.
I also agree with your point about giving away books for reviews. And blogs continue to remain an important tool in the book marketing process.
Best wishes for your success.
Sincerely: Gary Eby
P.S.
Let's not forget the point I'm trying to make about joining forces to market our work together at the Hub Pagers Club.
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Permalink Reply by Denise Coulter on
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Ebay. Ebay has sold more books for many than anyother online source. The great news is buyers can request an invoice. I go to PayPal and simply put the buyers email address into the que and PayPal sends the invoice to the buyer for payment. That way - it's safer for both the buyer and seller to make and secure very quick sales. So far I have had sales in Australia and Italy for my new book, "The Love He Saved."
Oh...Another source I use is Craigslist. Haven't been so lucky there. I hope my resource can help others here and I am hoping some new resources will help me as well.
http://www.thelovehesaved.com
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