tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post7537244033437889847..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: Why Authors Need to Do the MarketingLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-83985810511216405392012-07-02T10:15:19.889+10:002012-07-02T10:15:19.889+10:00I'll be honest. I'm not totally convinced ...I'll be honest. I'm not totally convinced by FB especially now that only a small percentage of my followers and friends there see my posts. I have to pay FB for a higher percentage (which I refuse to do).<br /><br />I think we all have to find what works. We can't spread ourselves too thin, though.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-73897471275822797452012-06-29T20:47:33.424+10:002012-06-29T20:47:33.424+10:00My focus has remained on blogging. I find it limi...My focus has remained on blogging. I find it limiting in many ways and probably more time consuming, but it has the potential for greater depth and intimacy. I haven't used Twitter or FB much for my own purposes or to connect with others. If I'm not reading these feeds I can only imagine that a lot of others aren't either.<br />You make good points about the changing face of promotion not only for authors, but for all business.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-60307083002276344472012-06-29T10:20:57.211+10:002012-06-29T10:20:57.211+10:00That's truly awesome. It's nice to know yo...That's truly awesome. It's nice to know you exist ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-50496285392846492582012-06-29T06:55:01.491+10:002012-06-29T06:55:01.491+10:00oh, yes. Social media is totally a great way for a...oh, yes. Social media is totally a great way for authors to connect with readers. It's also a way to connect w/friends and family who might not know what you're up to--LOL! I intend to use it, but you know, I've never actually used it to contact authors I like... hmmm... :o)LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79267790537817516982012-06-28T11:09:18.189+10:002012-06-28T11:09:18.189+10:00I'm a big fan of social media to connect with ...I'm a big fan of social media to connect with authors. I like them all--published, not published, whatever. But I have to say that when I got 2 likes from two huge authors when I posted I finished my WIP, that was a big boost. Who knew they knew I existed?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-45223727014786283622012-06-28T08:35:59.008+10:002012-06-28T08:35:59.008+10:00Just added MAke Believe to my Goodreads to read.
...Just added MAke Believe to my Goodreads to read.<br /><br />Learning a lot from this post and the comments.Romance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10074277229032662702012-06-28T04:05:59.875+10:002012-06-28T04:05:59.875+10:00very interesting post..keep them coming dear
Tasty...very interesting post..keep them coming dear<br /><a href="http://tastyappetite.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tasty Appetite </a>Jayanthy Kumaranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536467787138586347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-72122673341771938722012-06-28T00:25:44.562+10:002012-06-28T00:25:44.562+10:00There are many books I buy without encountering th...There are many books I buy without encountering the writers online, but I'm more likely to buy a book if I follow the author's FB page, Twitter, or blog. I feel like I "know" the person and I'm curious about their writing. Also, I like to support bloggers by reading their work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2221968951474920422012-06-27T08:49:40.708+10:002012-06-27T08:49:40.708+10:00Most of these comments I agree with, but as an Ind...Most of these comments I agree with, but as an Indie writer I knew this was the path I would need to take, I am amazed to hear that with traditional publishing writers still need to follow this same pathway. Wow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678216576112327332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-50417309299681431872012-06-27T06:19:34.211+10:002012-06-27T06:19:34.211+10:00Social media can be intimidating. Especially Twitt...Social media can be intimidating. Especially Twitter.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13038699438226147532012-06-27T01:00:42.973+10:002012-06-27T01:00:42.973+10:00i follow dan wells =) he's the best! and his b...i follow dan wells =) he's the best! and his bro robison. i always feel lowly when it comes to big authors...i dont really have to worry about promotion yet. get published, with all that work is next, then promote! i love the work! and no one will work harder for me than me!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10376286502549000332012-06-26T23:56:17.096+10:002012-06-26T23:56:17.096+10:00Your question at the end made me scratch my head. ...Your question at the end made me scratch my head. I realized I only follow a handful of "famous" authors on Twitter. I actually left a comment on a famous authors blog the other day and was so nervous to hit "publish." I'm such a dork. I do think they checked out my blog after that comment though. :))Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-71026269922519179592012-06-26T23:02:30.296+10:002012-06-26T23:02:30.296+10:00All of the promotion tasks takes away from the wri...All of the promotion tasks takes away from the writing time. My thought is you can't do everything-- well. <br /><br />Love the post.<br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-31383033797403893832012-06-26T22:42:42.287+10:002012-06-26T22:42:42.287+10:00I like to blog, but it takes away from the actual ...I like to blog, but it takes away from the actual writing of a manuscript. There needs to be more hours in the day or my kids need to learn how to cook:)deathwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12981490242657443114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-19507135020714000812012-06-26T21:44:00.381+10:002012-06-26T21:44:00.381+10:00Lynda, interesting post. I love blogging and will ...Lynda, interesting post. I love blogging and will continue,(although blogger is driving me mad recently), it is where I set out on my journey to meet other writers.<br /><br />I use a FB account to connect with writers only. When my book was released I popped onto Twitter a couple of times, and found followers each time. Most were authors. I decided to up my game on there and have gained over 500 author followers in three weeks. Every day now I am meeting more and more. So I eased off of FB and spent the time on Twitter. They both help my platform building.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-68609685576420603182012-06-26T19:24:36.571+10:002012-06-26T19:24:36.571+10:00I haven't checked Twitter in long weeks and do...I haven't checked Twitter in long weeks and doubt that I will any time soon. It's one promotional link after another. FB is too much sharing. I can't handle 200 family vacation photos. Think I'll remain with blogging and let the chips fall where they may. <br /><br />Think social networking needs to shake out. I need time for my husband, life's routine and responsibilities, and simply refuse to live at the computer at the expense of so much else. I'm still searching for that moderation.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-45328883372714184822012-06-26T16:28:08.343+10:002012-06-26T16:28:08.343+10:00Believable ordinary, with a surprise.Believable ordinary, with a surprise.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840472612308245156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8178658881965781782012-06-26T15:04:56.599+10:002012-06-26T15:04:56.599+10:00You make a valid point, Lynda. Today publishers ar...You make a valid point, Lynda. Today publishers are expecting us to actively market our books and connect with our readers. I prefer blogging to connect with other writers and my readers.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-53363607811101128412012-06-26T13:01:43.583+10:002012-06-26T13:01:43.583+10:00As a reader, I love reading about an author's ...As a reader, I love reading about an author's process and struggles, knowing that one day I'll get to read that book they were tweeting about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8437419712352495582012-06-26T12:31:45.919+10:002012-06-26T12:31:45.919+10:00For me blogging and twitter have helped me meet pe...For me blogging and twitter have helped me meet people and keep track of the industry and what's going on... love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-73005794531760113902012-06-26T12:09:29.056+10:002012-06-26T12:09:29.056+10:00Thanks for sharing this. I hadn't thought abou...Thanks for sharing this. I hadn't thought about it from that angle, but it really makes sense. Now that I think about it; I'd not have connected with some of my favorite authors otherwise.<br /><br />Congrats on the award!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-9228934624011744872012-06-26T10:48:40.966+10:002012-06-26T10:48:40.966+10:00The advent of the internet has really made people ...The advent of the internet has really made people of all walks of life so much more accessible. It's definitely changed the way authors life/write/market!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-28124219225795342312012-06-26T09:52:58.716+10:002012-06-26T09:52:58.716+10:00You're right, with Twitter, there has to be a ...You're right, with Twitter, there has to be a real, live person who can sustain a convo for the interaction to feel real. I'm not doing enough on the marketing side, but I try to do what I can each day.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-34075076308516039142012-06-26T09:12:58.006+10:002012-06-26T09:12:58.006+10:00I use Twitter to follow leaders in the industry, b...I use Twitter to follow leaders in the industry, both trad and ebook and those involved in marketing and social media helpful to writers. Their tweets lead me to interesting and helpful articles as well as connecting with writer friends. I also use FB, but I'm in closed groups that are around certain subjects. Some have strict rules about spamming. I also have a bunch of friends there. I try to do about a 1/2 hour when I get up, then wait until to check in again. I found many opportunities just because I do social media such as lit contests and scholarship. I'll be going off to an awesome writer's retreat in just a couple of weeks, all because I heard about the scholarship and applied. I won.historywriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646517639758524668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-85133373276150680262012-06-26T08:51:39.400+10:002012-06-26T08:51:39.400+10:00I think I would still feel too shy to actually try...I think I would still feel too shy to actually try to directly connect with authors that I hold in high esteem, lol. But it's nice to know the possibility is there nowadays.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.com