April 16th, 2010 | Add a Comment
Let’s talk about marketing the books we’ve written, but first:
Most people, I believe, who desire to read a book do one of the following:
Find one off their own bookshelf which they have enjoyed in the past.
Head for the nearest Brick & Mortar bookstore…browse, and select.
Head for the local library and, again…browse and select.
Pull out their cell phone or book reader…download through the internet, or
Select a book from the many on-line bookstores.
It is a little known … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bill Walker, Featured, Marketing, Publishing
April 16th, 2010 | Add a Comment
There are many steps one can to follow in order to be successful in marketing your book, for example:
Know that it is worth purchasing, reading, and enjoying.
Convey this message to everyone with whom you converse, through your body language as well as your enthusiasm.
Picture those you meet as already having an interest in purchasing your book(s).
Realize that you, for the moment, have removed your author’s hat and have put on the hat of a business person–entrepreneur.
Carry with you a few copies of each book you have written: in your purse, snap case, brief case, or just in your hand
Carry a box of your books in the trunk of your car. You never know when someone will want copies for friends or family members.
I have followed these simple guidelines and sold … Read entire article »
Filed under: David R Christensen
