Here are my favs for the week:
The Buzz you have to do yourself - Sharing the panel with a professional publicist illuminated the fact that "Creating a buzz" about your book means two different things.
Social networking sites are like real estate - The cost of “investing” in “premium” social networking land is basically the time it takes to sign up, so this is what I tell authors to do: Even if you don’t plan on using a social networking technology, claim your little piece of it.
Simple checklist for getting known - A few things you can do to get known, build a platform, and get readers.
Book launches - Your time, energy and money are precious commodities; how and where you spend them largely determines the fate of your work’s success.
Be careful with the Block button! - You never know who they know. But do you care?
Have a good weekend! :)
Thanks for the links. As usual, very helpful.
ReplyDeleteAs a recently agented YA writer I've found your blog to be a goldmine of information.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I'm liking the new look, Shelli (and the tips are great as always!)
ReplyDeleteMore excellent tips. I like the one on writing/posting free short stories to promote your book. Seems a great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat links, Shelli! Navigating the requirements of an online presence can be a real pain. This is very helpful. :)
ReplyDeleteThe simple checklist even had a poetry slant. Cool! Thanks for the great links, Shelli!
ReplyDeleteThis is the bomb - I am sending a newly signed author your way.
ReplyDeleteVery informative post. Thanks, Shelli.
ReplyDeleteExcellent links. I'm especially interested in the building a platform. Have you done a post on this yourself? If not, please do!
ReplyDeleteYou are always so helpful - and I'm hoping one day I'll need to create a buzz about my books :)
ReplyDeleteThese are always so helpful. But again, how in the world do you find the time to find such gems between being a greaty mommy, updating this site and writing all your books. [Shaking head in wonder...]
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about Mastering Atari! Holy smokes I laughing so hard!
ReplyDeleteNice!