i published myself just to have a physical book to hold, but thought if i could sell some too that would make sense. advice on press releases etc would be welcomed
this is my link to my book http://www.lulu.com/content/693460
thanks
Tony
2007-02-18 21:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by sainty82 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
What makes you think anyone wants to read your brand of wisdom or humor? It would be more appropriate to write real estate ads. at least you would get paid for those.
2007-02-20 08:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
well ur promoting it now aren't you! Why not ring up your local paper and see if they want to do an artical on your book and offer a few copies as prizes to some competition in the paper, comps draw in readers to the paper so the paper would like that idea and you get it read by at least the winners and if they like it word can spread, jk didn't go megastar in a day! Create a website about it and get the site that got u published to link to it and you link back to them so they'll have more custummers soon, tell everyone about it, do a book signing in a townhall or local bookshop all those are good teqniques.
2007-02-19 02:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jensen Ackles Girl (I Wish!) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tony:
Book signings is the only way a self published author can sell their books. The internet, Barnes and Noble, Amazon and others have sold not one of my books in three years. If you wish my help with this, send me an email at barwaynerus@yahoo.com I charge nothing just try to help other writers. Do not pay for advertising that the self publishers recommend. Very costly and does not sell your books.
Wayne Russell, The Vagabond Writer
2007-02-19 05:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This book is not ready for publication. I went and looked at your preview. It looks horrible. It is not formatted correctly, and with just a brief glance I noticed several typos, grammatical errors, and run-on sentences.
I am going to tell you the same thing I tell a lot of would-be writers who decide to self-publish. Go over to your bookshelf. Pull a book off of it and flip through it. Grab another one. Flip through it. Repeat about a half dozen times. Does your book look like these professionally done books? The answer is obviously "no." And frankly, if you are not striving to produce a professional book, you have no business publishing.
Self-publishing is not a short cut to getting your work in print. As a self-publisher, you are responsible for all aspects of the work. From proofreading to copyediting to layout and cover art to marketing.
You have an obligation as a writer to present your best work to the reader. The reader is not obligated to give you the benefit of the doubt just because you want to see your name in print.
2007-02-19 00:16:03 · answer #4 · answered by bardsandsages 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A couple of thoughts:
- If you have independent local bookstores in your area, you can ask them to carry your book on consignment. You could also offer to do an in-store event (signing, reading, etc.). I have read about self published authors who have done well visiting bookstores and making these arrangements.
- If your book would appeal to a certain group, consider giving free copies to those in that group who can generate some buzz for you.
Good luck!
2007-02-18 23:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by Bill F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 18:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very sneaky way of advertising... naughty naughty
2007-02-18 21:42:55 · answer #7 · answered by Pat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋