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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 Elizabeth J Kolodziej on November 15, 2010 at 2:51pm
Sunni
That seems a little ridiculous that they won't offer you a return policy. Hmm. I wonder why? I'm still figuring out all the ins and outs of this industry. But I would ask around and see if there is anything else you could do. :)
Comment by Sunni Morris on November 15, 2010 at 2:44pm
Hi Elizabeth,

Maybe they can, but I've already tried that. It never hurts to ask a second time though. If nothing else I thought maybe I could tell my local store that I would buy the books back myself if they got any returns. I'm not sure they would even agree to that, but we'll see what the head office says first.
Comment by Elizabeth J Kolodziej on November 15, 2010 at 2:36pm
@Sunni Hi! I am sorry to hear that createspace won't make your book returnable. Maybe you could get a petition going with other authors who work with them that they create a return policy. I was told by B&N that they needed it to be returnable. But who knows. Maybe it is different where you are. I would wait and see what happens. :) If anything go to createspace and ask them how they expect you to get your book in to stores without the return policy. Maybe they can help you further. :)
Comment by Sunni Morris on November 15, 2010 at 2:31pm
That's great Elizabeth! I too contacted B and N and they told me to send in a book copy and marketing materials. They told me the wait would be 6 - 8 weeks to get a response. It hasn't been that long yet, but when I talked to the store manager of my local store they told me they wouldn't consider a book that wasn't returnable. I self published with Createspace and they told me they didn't have any plans for making a book available that was returnable so I'm not sure if I'll be able to get in or not. If I don't I can't do a book signing here in the store which really sucks because there is no other place in town. I guess I'll just hope for the best right now and see how it all turns out.
Comment by Elizabeth J Kolodziej on November 15, 2010 at 11:25am
Hi Kim .... Yes I did go through the small press. If you want all the details I just put a post up on my blog with all the information. :)
Comment by Kim Mitchell on November 15, 2010 at 10:01am
Congrats Elizabeth! Can I ask...did you go through B&N Small Press to get this accomplished? I've been trying to figure out the best way to get on myself.

Great day for you! Congrats again.
Comment by Elizabeth J Kolodziej on November 15, 2010 at 8:05am
Hi everyone! I am very excited to let everyone know that Barns and Nobles as accepted my book proposal. They will be buying 100 copies of Vampyre Kisses for their book store! I will now be able to do book signings! YEY!
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