Dangerous Liasons in Social Networking
Business, Marketing » Editors, Queries, ReviewsJuly 8th, 2009
“Hush, hush. Keep it down now, voices carry!”
Voices Cary sung by Aimee Mann
This is an interesting time for those of us trying to market our work. We have the internet, and all the “free” networking that comes with it. But I would like to extend a word of caution to my fellow authors. As fun as social networks can be, they are a dangerous outlet of frustration and hurt feelings if not taken seriously.
Featured Author: Zoe Winters
Marketing » Adult, Ebook, Guest Post, Print-on-Demand, Self-PubbingJanuary 6th, 2009
Happy new year, everyone! I’m starting off this year with high hopes; I’ve completed the surface edits of Trentwood’s Orphan and am ready to send it out for impressions/critiques. This is the second draft, so whatever comments I get will hopefully make the third draft ready for publication.
In other news, my blogging friend Erica Ridley has made a sale of her book, Touched!
Today we’re talking with Zoe Winters, another of my author friends, who has answered questions about Kept, now available as an ebook and on the Kindle. According to Zoe, Kept is about…
Greta is a werecat whose tribe plans to sacrifice her during the next full moon. Her only hope for survival is Dayne, a sorcerer who once massacred most of the tribe. What’s that thing they say about the enemy of your enemy?
The Benefits of Free
Marketing » PublishingDecember 2nd, 2008
I’ve been reading a lot, recently, about how authors are trying to to convert those “early adopters” over to their writing. Early adopters, if you don’t recognize the term, comes from the early adopters of software. That is, software users who grab the newest version first, decide if they like it, and then tell everyone else how great the software is. Early adopters have a lot of clout in their circles. Get an early adopter on your side, and they will do the majority of your word-of-mouth marketing for you.
As authors, we should aim for the early adopters. But how do we do that?
Marketing Through an Author Website
Marketing » WebsitesAugust 21st, 2008
For some reason, most author websites are awful. This is probably because authors don’t have the time, money, or inclination to put a lot of effort into a good website design…and that’s fair. But a bit backward-minded in this day and age. Many agents suggest that authors, aspiring or not, should have a website. But what are you supposed to put up there, anyway?
Thursday Fifteen: Book/Fiction Marketing
Marketing » TipsMay 29th, 2008
Today’s theme for my Thursday Thirteen is book marketing, something many of us assume our publisher will handle. Wrong-o! In fact, if you pitch a book with a complete marketing plan, you’ll have a better chance at getting an agent/publisher. The book biz is hard work for everyone involved, so an author who shows foresight into the process gets brownie points. So here is my list to help you rack up those points!
Want to be Showcased on Worderella Writes?
General, Marketing » Announcements, Fun, WebsitesMarch 25th, 2008
I’m looking for guest bloggers to spice up Worderella Writes. At the end of your post, feel free to advertise your own website/blog, especially if it has to do with the craft of writing, or the progress of your own work.
31 Questions when Choosing an Agent
Business, Marketing » Agents, Publishing, Queries, TraditionalMarch 20th, 2008
Agents, it seems, are the way to break into the traditional publishing field for authors. But how do you find an agent? More importantly, once you find an agent, how do you know they are a good one? This is not a decision for the faint of heart, as Susan Kearney points out at Plot Monkeys.
To Everything There is a Season
Marketing » Announcements, WebsitesFebruary 21st, 2008
Well, the season hasn’t changed yet, unfortunately. The weather forecast says winter storm for the rest of the night. However, today the season did change for my website. I’ve been agonizing over the new layout (the old one was just awful) for the past three weeks, and I think I’ve come up with one that is both functional and visually appealing. I’ve never used brown and pink together in a layout before.
Mini-card Marketing
Marketing »September 16th, 2007
Writer’s Digest Website Contest
Marketing » Announcements, WebsitesJune 30th, 2007
I was just notified that I am a finalist for the Writer’s Digest Best Writer’s Website Contest! I’ll be in the October issue, so look for me, Belinda Kroll at www.worderella.com! This is very exciting, as I was certain I wouldn’t even place.
In other news, I’m a little over 40% complete with First Draft B. It’s pretty amazing how these characters are taking over.
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