Category: Organization For Writers
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Ideas for Marketing 4
by Carole Brown “A year from now, you’ll wish you had started today.” –Karen Lamb How do I get started with marketing? It’s so scary! And I’m a loner! Really? So? So am I. You must take yourself by the “bootstraps” or “shirt collar” and move ahead. Truly. Venturing out into an unknown world is…
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Ideas for Marketing 3
by Carole Brown Quote “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” –Henry Ford …
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Ideas for Marketing 2
by Carole Brown Today, I’d like to share a few places, some of which might seem obvious, but are well worth looking into. Don’t overlook avenues you think aren’t worth your time. You might be surprised! Quote: “You can’t expect to just write and have visitors come to you – that’s too passive.” …
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Writing the Book Blurb
by Carole Brown A book blurb is one of the most important items of a marketing plan. Without it, you will find it harder to “sell” your book to agents, editors and readers. Here are a few thoughts of how to create an excellent one: Introduce your main character(s). Use the names they’ll…
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Is it Real or Not?
by Carole Brown Writers are creators. They create people, settings and events. To do this, they need real or realistic thoughts that turn real-life into imaginary stories on paper. And to produce the work they do, they need three things: Imagination Love of work Dedication Why? Because without all three, most people could not continue…
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Overwhelmed…Again!
by Carole Brown Once again I’ve allowed too many things to gather in one week than is healthy for me physically and mentally, and probably spiritually too. This week has been stressful to say the least. Grandson care, writing, appointments, therapy, driving, housework and all that goes with that, battle with faulty internet, inability to…
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Do Book Promotions Really Work? Part II
by Carole Brown Yes! There are two ways to look at promoting books. Discoverability Sales Both are valuable. Both are necessary to progress as a writer. Only you, as a writer, can determine which you’ll need/want at different times in your promotional periods. Best ideas to gaining readers and buyers: Capture readers’ attention with your…
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Do Book Promotions Really Work? Part I
by Carole Brown Yes. No. It depends. What I mean is, it’s how you go about it. Today I want to post I few ways that promotions will NOT work. For instance, You share a post on Facebook about your ailing dog who needs surgery. You ask everyone to buy your books this weekend…