Writing the book is one
part of authorship.
Once it is written there
is marketing. Please
share with us your
favorite methods for
publishing, and getting
reviews.
How do you market your
books?
In a sense, it’s more like a stall. I either feeling
lazy, apprehensive or not ready to commit a
certain amount of time to a project. Sometimes I
know what I want to write but I am not inspired. I
am a mood driven author.
Any tips on how to get
through the dreaded
writer ’ s block?
Very Grass roots. Word of Mouth, Social
Medium, other Authors, Events, Websites and
Blogs like this…(smile)Very Grass roots. Word of
Mouth, Social Medium, other Authors, Events,
Websites and Blogs like this…( smile )
Do you have any advice
for other authors on
how to market their
books?
Tenacity. I used the Forrest Gump method. I ask
people who have experience. They tell me what
to do. I say, “OK!” after which I go back and ask,
“What do I do next?” and repeat…
What are your views on
social media for
marketing?
It’s a plus and minus. In some instances it is
needed. But I notice it works better when you
have a large following, are popular, are a
celebrity or connected to a celebrity…
The challenge is getting past all the “white noise
“ and finding YOUR audience…
This is a Marathon, not a Sprint.
Which social network
worked best for you?
Right now Facebook, because I meet so many
artists. I have learned so much from them.
What do you do to get
book reviews?
I ask readers to review, I used Kirkus, some
promotional and contest websites, that cater to
authors…but I need more…
Do you have a strategy
for finding reviewers?
No. Any suggestions? ( Smile )
What are your thoughts
on good / bad reviews?
Any press is good press. But I prefer the Good
because I need to build a reputation as a good,
great Author. Once I have a million fans, than
trashing me won’t matter. I figure after a million
you’re supposed to have haters.