Hi I have a Fantasy Novel (The Red Stone) coming out soon (November 15th) and I was wondering if any of you have gone though promoting your own book or someone else's? And even if you have done neither of things your tips or suggestions will be most welcome. Here's a link if you want to check it out: http://www.stonegarden.net/index.php?main_page=product_book_info&products_id=72&zenid=4905fc0ff7cc9f2f805fc5513650f4e8
2007-09-15 06:35:37 · 5 answers · asked by Naptha 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I've recently been busy promoting my fiance's latest books. Among things I've done are set up signings at local libraries & book stores & set up interviews with magazines & newspapers. I've also contacted various radio & TV stations, although I haven't rec'd much feedback from them. I also put fliers in windows of (new & used) book stores & I manage his website (keeping it up to date w/his most recent publishings.) I've also donated copies of his books to local libraries whenever I travel & hand out his bookmarks (to interested parties I've spoken with.) It can be a lot of work, but every little bit helps.
2007-09-15 06:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by kyralan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot you have to do to promote a book. It's good that you are thinking ahead before it's released. First find your audience and start communicating with them. You can find them off and online. Your local newspaper will be a great avenue to get some free promotion. Start preparing your Press Release and contact them letting know about "the local author releasing his book". I'm leaving you with couple of sites that might be of help to you. One is dedicated to authors with a lot of information and tools for promotions and the other one for readers. Wishing you success!
2007-09-15 13:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by guerrillagal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are 'self publishing' or must promote your book by yourself, the FIRST thing to do is to contact the stores that offer 'readings' by the authors. Also try to contact any television or radio stations to get a 'spot' on one of their shows to do your 'promotion' ... many 'news shows' have writers promoting their books, with the reporter 'asking questions' about the book. Good luck ...
2007-09-15 06:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing signing and reading at various book stores barnes and nobles,waldens etc. maybe send a copy of the book to your local new paper( i know the mercury in my area sometimes reviews peeps book in the sunday paper). anyway you can get attention maybe using social netwroks such as myspace is also a good one.
2007-09-15 06:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by ger136 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you happen to know a ghost writer, they should know.
2007-09-15 06:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by Cornelius 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋