tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post1078327559491644428..comments2023-11-03T07:01:16.104-05:00Comments on C. Hope Clark: Giveaway - The Frugal Book Promoter, by Carolyn Howard-JohnsonHope Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-88721051853078881792011-10-20T15:10:59.544-05:002011-10-20T15:10:59.544-05:00Because I live in a rural area, I dread the though...Because I live in a rural area, I dread the thought of driving great distances alone and incurring a lot of expense to promote a book. I know there are ways to market online, but how can I get people to notice me amid all the competition? <br /><br />Janet Hartman<br />www.JanetHartman.netJanet Hartmanhttp://janethartman.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-45970342848044927182011-10-19T19:16:34.189-05:002011-10-19T19:16:34.189-05:00I think what concerns me the most is the fear that...I think what concerns me the most is the fear that I'm not doing enough to reach potential readers or that I'm doing it all wrong.<br /><br /><br />Margay1122ATaolDOTcomMargay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-27570790488870986412011-10-19T19:05:47.310-05:002011-10-19T19:05:47.310-05:00I, like Sylvia Ney, have no problem promoting the ...I, like Sylvia Ney, have no problem promoting the great work of someone else. It's easy. What's hard for me is promoting myself, because I'm not always sure about what to say, which points to emphasize, or how to be clear. Mostly, I guess, it's that, since I have spent so much time and effort on my project, and I think that it's finished and good, or clever, or useful, I have a hard time coming up with those points that will convince other people that it's good or clever or useful. It's all so obvious to me, and I can't always understand why it's not so obvious to other people!Peter Spenserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18317246557600202574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-88708505855805851582011-10-19T16:14:21.205-05:002011-10-19T16:14:21.205-05:00I'm worried about coming across as desperate o...I'm worried about coming across as desperate or untalented. I'm usually personable and I can market the heck out of a friends project, but feel unqualified to market myself. I'm still working on my self-confidence and shyness. These sound like great books that could help me do both.Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-74720139678567588872011-10-19T11:11:13.748-05:002011-10-19T11:11:13.748-05:00A marketing dilemma for me, though not necessarily...A marketing dilemma for me, though not necessarily a scary one, is figuring out how to pull all my writing activities under one umbrella.<br /><br />I'm a generalist and the topics I cover seem to have little in common - except that they interest me and I'm the one writing about them.<br /><br />Establishing focus is especially important now that I've had a YA book accepted and need to begin generating exposure for it.HLhttp://www.topdrawerinkcorp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-20463069102232034192011-10-18T23:27:22.741-05:002011-10-18T23:27:22.741-05:00I think that once I write the book (which is a str...I think that once I write the book (which is a stress in and of itself), I would probably worry about the logistics of marketing--how to fit it all into my schedule, how to budget it, how to properly leverage social media to market, and simply how to really connect with readers and/or fellow writers to promote the book. I've also taken to heart (and mind) what you've written in a recent newsletter, Hope--that a writer's marketing herself as much as she's marketing the book. You have to sell yourself and be a passionate personality, and I'd have to say that this aspect is more than a bit daunting (I won't say terrifying, though I'm tilting toward that)!LAR1975https://www.blogger.com/profile/15223891408003341203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-2630440526475431802011-10-18T11:55:03.857-05:002011-10-18T11:55:03.857-05:00What scares me most about marketing? Selling myse...What scares me most about marketing? Selling myself AND my book. I think it's one thing to say you're writing a book, or that you're a writer. Image: sitting at a desk, scribbling away with fingerless gloves, sipping tea. <br />Marketing image: slimey car salesman, tacky ads, being pushy, pushy, pushy. <br />What scares me most? Being scared! <br />Thanks for all you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-51428556509249614052011-10-18T09:00:12.851-05:002011-10-18T09:00:12.851-05:00I've found that people love visuals. When I ta...I've found that people love visuals. When I talk about my picture book, Purple Mountain Majesties, I bring my parrot puppet and collectibles from Pikes Peak. Just started writing about menopause. Not sure what I'll bring when I start to speak on that topic!Barbara Youngerhttp://friendfortheride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-15039203903718624742011-10-17T17:48:30.997-05:002011-10-17T17:48:30.997-05:00avoiding scams and learning how to promote somethi...avoiding scams and learning how to promote something when you believe what you have to say can help people is important to me. <br /><br />Also - learning how to do effective powerpoint presentations for both watching and teaching from in groups or for individuals is another area I want to develop.<br /><br />Marketing - always a plus and I guess I'm feeling more ready than I did beforeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-24572919253420465892011-10-17T17:12:25.015-05:002011-10-17T17:12:25.015-05:00What worries me most is having to talk to people i...What worries me most is having to talk to people in person. I'm a great communicator in writing, but I'm not great at public speaking or talking to people I don't know.<br /><br />A related fear: Sounding like a dork when talking to published authors who I respect. :)Julie Nilsonhttp://julienilson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-49502512120789192212011-10-17T14:26:22.609-05:002011-10-17T14:26:22.609-05:00The balance between promoting and being a "Bu...The balance between promoting and being a "Buy My Book!" person — this scares me the most.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-37768658031176910462011-10-17T11:26:15.837-05:002011-10-17T11:26:15.837-05:00I am a bit shy, so while I have no problems intera...I am a bit shy, so while I have no problems interacting using social media, I do feel odd about promoting my work. I need to build up some confidence!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823616282284779390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-66346076520855335582011-10-17T11:20:17.936-05:002011-10-17T11:20:17.936-05:00What scares me most about marketing is...the fear ...What scares me most about marketing is...the fear of the unknown! Educating and planning are the first step, however. Will be searching for these books for sure! Lisa McManus Lange<br />email: lisa.lange@shaw.ca<br />www.lisamcmanuslange.blogspot.comLisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/02022672900968890261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-62991634720655580992011-10-17T10:10:46.835-05:002011-10-17T10:10:46.835-05:00This may sound obvious as a marketing trick, but i...This may sound obvious as a marketing trick, but if you're writing a book, have people sign up for your mailing list in exchange for a free sample of the book! You can use MailChimp to set up a free mailing list for up to 500 people, and send them a PDF of the first chapter when they provide you with their name and email address. Then, when the time comes to sell your book, you'll have a ready-made list of people who are already interested. Simple, and free!Laura Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958598471613266504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-66002817382605457282011-10-17T09:56:22.084-05:002011-10-17T09:56:22.084-05:00I learned some great marketing tips from Ariel Gor...I learned some great marketing tips from Ariel Gore, but the best one of all is to embrace what makes you you --then run with it. Think you can't speak in public because you're too much of a frumpy housewife? Make that your schtick. Frumpy housewife should be your platform. You're that frumpy housewife who writes potboilers --or what-have-you. She actually makes me EXCITED to get out and hustle.Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-29014746095422313762011-10-17T07:46:29.909-05:002011-10-17T07:46:29.909-05:00I'm worried about having time to do it all, es...I'm worried about having time to do it all, especially as my 2yo's nap time seems to be headed the way of the dodo bird. It's hard enough to do it all now, let alone learn more skills that take time!Kathleen Basihttp://www.kathleenbasi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-91513688562053623522011-10-17T06:14:42.492-05:002011-10-17T06:14:42.492-05:00I live in a small, very rural community. No books...I live in a small, very rural community. No bookstores, not many venues to appear in. How do I sell my book here?Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06258700735299993683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-38332147464250426942011-10-17T06:00:51.945-05:002011-10-17T06:00:51.945-05:00Thanks for this! My fear relates to life balance: ...Thanks for this! My fear relates to life balance: with writing (revisions for my agent, planning a sequel) demanding all of my spare time outside my job, how will I market on top of that? Thanks.Lyn Fairchild Hawkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308501118724743991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-77542763642146371962011-10-17T05:30:08.619-05:002011-10-17T05:30:08.619-05:00I'm worried about not sounding desperate/plead...I'm worried about not sounding desperate/pleading when I approach a bookstore, a prospective reviewer, etc.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-73736595713458685302011-10-17T04:35:37.932-05:002011-10-17T04:35:37.932-05:00This book sounds great.
Great giveaway.
What I&#...This book sounds great. <br />Great giveaway. <br />What I'm concerned about is working in promotion off the computer with my kids (they're around 24/7)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com