tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post5926746439672062157..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: The Best Kind of PromotionLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13165646645425168432011-11-02T15:57:51.765+11:002011-11-02T15:57:51.765+11:00I agree with that-- tooting your own horn gets old...I agree with that-- tooting your own horn gets old really fast, and it makes me feel kind of silly. Great books you're promoting there, btw! :DJasmine Walthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01802723505443235517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-77661361499962451352011-11-01T18:08:39.643+11:002011-11-01T18:08:39.643+11:00Nice idea!!Nice idea!!Vyankateshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04687142241635628089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-55767833432270158202011-11-01T07:05:31.660+11:002011-11-01T07:05:31.660+11:00Melissa, yes, I missed the first one and got that ...Melissa, yes, I missed the first one and got that feeling of being left out too because it's just a brilliant challenge. <br /><br />Laila, good luck in Elizabeth's contest!<br /><br />Rachna, great examples<br /><br />Leigh, yes, exactly!!<br /><br />Maeve, yes, indeed. Our writing community is truly brilliant and supportive.<br /><br />Madeleine, yes!<br /><br />Andrea, Tweeting is a fabulous promotion tool.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-61684923763607833532011-10-31T04:34:06.685+11:002011-10-31T04:34:06.685+11:00Tweeting is a great way to promote one's work....Tweeting is a great way to promote one's work. Also, like you said here, paying the praise forward always helps.(:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-72566195363198020482011-10-31T03:20:45.756+11:002011-10-31T03:20:45.756+11:00So true. It's part of what makes this communit...So true. It's part of what makes this community so special.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-47314271904684611012011-10-29T09:32:58.245+11:002011-10-29T09:32:58.245+11:00I love our writing community. It is great that wh...I love our writing community. It is great that while we are all trying to get our work(s) published, we can take glory in others who have been published and cheer them on!Maeve Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00788413883600771145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-73879796443023056342011-10-29T06:50:00.485+11:002011-10-29T06:50:00.485+11:00Thanks for sharing.Thanks for sharing.Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-25786704508680666222011-10-29T01:32:29.025+11:002011-10-29T01:32:29.025+11:00I don't think there's any beating word of ...I don't think there's any beating word of mouth. I mean, I've bought so many books because friends have raved about them. Tell tell tell. :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-75751943166892727542011-10-29T00:55:28.050+11:002011-10-29T00:55:28.050+11:00Best way to promote another writer's book is e...Best way to promote another writer's book is either by reviewing their book, carrying their interview or talking about their book or hosting them as guest bloggers.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10993762410727513882011-10-28T21:49:20.135+11:002011-10-28T21:49:20.135+11:00Well they do say what goes around comes around. A...Well they do say what goes around comes around. And you can only toot your own horn for so long. Hmm, I signed up for Elizabeth's contest already. Will have to check out the other book. :) Congrats on the well deserved awards. :)Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-87355916389472402902011-10-28T14:33:22.711+11:002011-10-28T14:33:22.711+11:00I agree that promoting the work of other authors i...I agree that promoting the work of other authors is the best. It pleases me to see so much of this on the blogs I read. I am happy that the authors we meet through blogging, writer's groups, conferences etc. do not feel the need to compete against one another. It is an awesome feeling to belong to such a helpful and supportive group of writers.<br /><br />Thanks for the information on the challenges. I started blogging way after the A-Z challenge began. I read many entries, but I often felt left out and am looking forward to participating in this one.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-27062321203536725152011-10-28T06:35:36.106+11:002011-10-28T06:35:36.106+11:00Jamie, great feelings indeed
Theresa, yes, the A-...Jamie, great feelings indeed<br /><br />Theresa, yes, the A-Z Challenge is a definite challenge posting everyday.<br /><br />Alyssia, I always feel sorry for authors sitting alone at book signings.<br /><br />Clarissa, yay for Arlee's challenge!<br /><br />Stacy, I'm not surprised at selling books after a teaching gig.<br />Makes sense.<br /><br />Shah, good luck with your NaNo work! And thanks so much for the blog roll.<br /><br />Shallee, yes, it is about sharing isn't it :)<br /><br />Prasetyo, thanksLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-45108819051737444542011-10-28T02:58:36.062+11:002011-10-28T02:58:36.062+11:00I agree with promoting other's books! Not only...I agree with promoting other's books! Not only do I love reading and want to share good books, but as a writer, I can really appreciate other people marketing on my behalf. Thanks for the post. :)Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-75721419357384267872011-10-28T02:42:54.141+11:002011-10-28T02:42:54.141+11:00Oh goodie - I love 'head-up' posts of this...Oh goodie - I love 'head-up' posts of this nature. Keeps me abreast of things without my having to did around. I did the Challenge last years and loved it. I'll see if I have the energy though this year. Have a lot more on, hopefully working on the results of my first nanowrimo! That'll be fun. ;D<br /><br />I totally love helping authors out. I offer guest post/Q&A-features/ or simply the platform to 'brag' about their work. I even helped set up a book tour for one horror author. He's back on my site this weekend with a giveaway actually (that reminds me to check through his post one last time). Perhaps I'm hoping for a little karma when it's my turn. <br /><br />The second book looks worth a look. Great cover. <br /><br />I'm a new follower, although I already popped you up on my blog-roll. Brilliant blog. And thanks for popping by to see mine. Shah XShah Whartonhttp://wordsinsync.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8701643432543664162011-10-28T02:04:33.903+11:002011-10-28T02:04:33.903+11:00I'm not very good at self-promotion, but love ...I'm not very good at self-promotion, but love to share the work of others. Two authors, who presented at a retreat, said they've done many things and rarely see results from promotional items, etc. Both said they typically sell a few books following a teaching gig. I know I purchased a book from each author.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-71291134696019576612011-10-28T01:00:09.364+11:002011-10-28T01:00:09.364+11:00I love promoting the work of fellow bloggers. I...I love promoting the work of fellow bloggers. I'm not perfect at it but I love doing it nonetheless. Thanks for the links. I plan to do Arlee's challenge again next year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-1639494418280946542011-10-27T22:13:00.639+11:002011-10-27T22:13:00.639+11:00Blog tours/offering to interview authors on your p...Blog tours/offering to interview authors on your personal blog has proved a great path, at least for me, to finding new writers. Also, joining a local writing chapter with published authors can and will help promote not only them, but you. Attending book signings is a biggie, as well; even if you don't buy the author's book (like me, your book money may be a bit slim this month), you can stop by their table, chat with them for a moment or two. Trust me, they will LOVE you for it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514163880053470414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-53411242974146388082011-10-27T20:54:11.753+11:002011-10-27T20:54:11.753+11:00How nice of you to promote Susan and Elizabeth. A...How nice of you to promote Susan and Elizabeth. Arlee's A to Z Challenge was so popular last time. If I tried to post everyday, I'd lose it!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-24580169818033242102011-10-27T16:38:35.505+11:002011-10-27T16:38:35.505+11:00Congrats on the award! And I love it when bloggers...Congrats on the award! And I love it when bloggers come together to promote each other's books. Makes for good feelings inside :)Jamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6256401136495673582011-10-27T15:54:13.499+11:002011-10-27T15:54:13.499+11:00Sarah, yes, exactly
Golden, thanks
Michael, haha...Sarah, yes, exactly<br /><br />Golden, thanks<br /><br />Michael, hahaha yep, worth of mouth generated by a good book is definitely the best.<br /><br />Liza, thanks<br /><br />Susan, no worries! I'm looking forward to the release of your book!<br /><br />Gyran, lol, that's awesome!<br /><br />Joanne, yes, and the support is truly amazing<br /><br />Luanne, same here<br /><br />Carrie, so very true<br /><br />Michelle, it IS fun!<br /><br />Jennifer, yes, that's true. I rely on reviews a lot of the time before I buy unknown books.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-85783429893821903852011-10-27T12:00:41.405+11:002011-10-27T12:00:41.405+11:00So true - and its so much fun praising other autho...So true - and its so much fun praising other authors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-5207633917675326472011-10-27T11:39:01.258+11:002011-10-27T11:39:01.258+11:00You can never beat word of mouth, even if it's...You can never beat word of mouth, even if it's in text-form. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90701811860411538882011-10-27T11:17:39.786+11:002011-10-27T11:17:39.786+11:00There is no better promotion than word of mouth fr...There is no better promotion than word of mouth from satisfied readers. When I hear someone praising a novel they've read I do get interested. <br /><br />I tend to tune out people who tweet "Buy my novel!!!" all day long.Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10363208728798732112011-10-27T10:44:36.489+11:002011-10-27T10:44:36.489+11:00The blogging community helped me find a mentor and...The blogging community helped me find a mentor and author for my first novel. It's what brings us together - to support and share. :)Joannehttp://www.acertainbook.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-57797595011411327502011-10-27T10:25:09.621+11:002011-10-27T10:25:09.621+11:00You might paint the details of your book on the si...You might paint the details of your book on the side of an elephant and then "accidentally" leave the enclosure gate open.Gyran Gymblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530108423838293039noreply@blogger.com