tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post2873330767687440443..comments2024-01-28T12:23:30.132-06:00Comments on Write. Read. Live.: How do you promote your books? An IWSG PostCherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-87406927825795730242013-09-05T15:37:34.544-05:002013-09-05T15:37:34.544-05:00Thanks, Cynthia :)Thanks, Cynthia :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-16706116109681496362013-09-05T15:37:10.109-05:002013-09-05T15:37:10.109-05:00Alex, you're proof that networking does work. ...Alex, you're proof that networking does work. Thanks for the advice. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-72172781386262574232013-09-05T00:55:45.192-05:002013-09-05T00:55:45.192-05:00Congratulations on having your book out! And good ...Congratulations on having your book out! And good luck with your night writing this month.<br /><br />I'm an unpublished author, so I don't have a lot of experience promoting books. Something I've seen on the blogosphere are blogfests hosted in celebration of a book release. And I see that someone has suggested that already. Good luck. =)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-50121648308713770612013-09-04T20:22:27.354-05:002013-09-04T20:22:27.354-05:00Just keep doing those things! You'll be surpri...Just keep doing those things! You'll be surprised what just maintaining a presence will do. Two years ago I launched the IWSG and hosted several blogfests. About that time, my first book, which had been out eleven months already, spiked and hit the Amazon best seller list. My publisher was still doing promotions, but they credited my online presence for the sales.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-72278644689816405102013-09-04T18:58:26.318-05:002013-09-04T18:58:26.318-05:00Thanks :)Thanks :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-83303500945720389382013-09-04T18:58:05.672-05:002013-09-04T18:58:05.672-05:00So true! As long as you have fun doing something i...So true! As long as you have fun doing something it is never a waste of time. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-73166532769293552062013-09-04T18:54:42.804-05:002013-09-04T18:54:42.804-05:00I'm seeing a trend. :) Destiny will play out n...I'm seeing a trend. :) Destiny will play out no matter what we do, so you have a great outlook. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-1871906680834545882013-09-04T18:46:51.880-05:002013-09-04T18:46:51.880-05:00Thanks, Jai. Thanks, Jai. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-71001370803227646772013-09-04T18:46:24.393-05:002013-09-04T18:46:24.393-05:00Hi Crystal. Thanks for sharing, this is great to k...Hi Crystal. Thanks for sharing, this is great to know and makes me feel better. It also makes me want to start focusing on my next book. My mom always told me I really needed to work on my patience. ;)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-62545787919789635312013-09-04T18:24:10.969-05:002013-09-04T18:24:10.969-05:00Promotion is the Achilles heel of any writer's...Promotion is the Achilles heel of any writer's publishing journey. At least I have a hard time with it. It sounds like you're doing great! Wishing you much success! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-53768818007327582962013-09-04T16:04:00.812-05:002013-09-04T16:04:00.812-05:00I'm right there with ya, sister. When you figu...I'm right there with ya, sister. When you figure it out, let me know. I'm trying to pay more attention to what works and what doesn't. My strategy has been to do what's fun, so even if it's not something that ticks up my ranking, at least it's not time wasted, cuz fun is always good. :) Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-29284346749028957772013-09-04T12:12:31.318-05:002013-09-04T12:12:31.318-05:00I wish I could promise you it all falls into place...I wish I could promise you it all falls into place easily and effortlessly. Marketing is ongoing. I think the secret is to stop worrying and keep producing the novels. I'm waiting on my 3rd release. By today's standards I'm doing well, but if I'm opting to become the next J K, then I'm not doing well at all. Fortunately, I'm leaning towards letting my destiny play out without my fears interrupting. Easy to do? No! But I've found body talk and deep breathing help. <br /><br />Honestly, Crystal, enjoy every little step along the way, and the results will amaze you. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-44047032548268376392013-09-04T12:10:39.506-05:002013-09-04T12:10:39.506-05:00I don't have any sage advice. I'm still t...I don't have any sage advice. I'm still trying to give birth to my first. I know my TBR pile grew during A-Z as I want to support my blogging buddies. <br /><br />Hang in there.Jaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855191816253362396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-61161431180727722232013-09-04T11:28:07.380-05:002013-09-04T11:28:07.380-05:00Regular content. That's the best advice I'...Regular content. That's the best advice I've heard. For my friends who are doing phenomenally well, they said they didn't really see a boost until they had at least 3 books out. (Especially for those penning a series.) The key is to keep putting out awesome stuff and have patience. Yes, market, but allow time for books to seep into the market. I remember the typical wait time for word of mouth to hit the west coast from the east coast on BIG releases was bout 2 years. Heck, I didn't hear about Harry Potter until book 3 was out. I only heard about Twilight from the get go because I was living IN NYC. Keep doing what you're doing, give it 5 to 10 years, and then see where you're at. Wish I had some sellers miracle grow for you. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-77507018811079949242013-09-04T10:38:47.272-05:002013-09-04T10:38:47.272-05:00That is great advice. Thanks, and I look forward t...That is great advice. Thanks, and I look forward to reading your books when they are out. I always enjoy your blog :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-29088883532347962302013-09-04T10:37:33.133-05:002013-09-04T10:37:33.133-05:00True. That is my goal... to get out there. I'm...True. That is my goal... to get out there. I'm working on fun ways to do that. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-41609177872346203562013-09-04T10:36:21.837-05:002013-09-04T10:36:21.837-05:00Good luck with your submissions. I hope one of the...Good luck with your submissions. I hope one of the publishers who has it loves it. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-58728097010346039062013-09-04T10:35:27.701-05:002013-09-04T10:35:27.701-05:00Well, if I find a magic formula I will be sure to ...Well, if I find a magic formula I will be sure to let you know. Too bad I can't have my characters conjure something up. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-2496948180451875742013-09-04T10:34:29.336-05:002013-09-04T10:34:29.336-05:00Thank goodness for the things we can control, but ...Thank goodness for the things we can control, but the rest can drive us nuts. I've heard the same about getting more books out. I have two ready to go. I just need to find them homes. Which reminds me I need to follow up on one of them today. Oh, and I have a guest post close to ready that might work nicely on your blog. I'll message you privately. Thanks! Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-28874920867208846422013-09-04T10:29:32.060-05:002013-09-04T10:29:32.060-05:00Hubby is probably right. There's nothing like ...Hubby is probably right. There's nothing like meeting people. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-76516792000567178742013-09-04T10:06:01.934-05:002013-09-04T10:06:01.934-05:00I wish I could tell you what to do, but I haven...I wish I could tell you what to do, but I haven't even finished my first book yet, so I have absolutely no idea what works. Maybe I'll be coming back to you for advice in a year or so.<br /><br />Seems like the best strategy is to keep writing good books. Sooner or later, people will find your books, and then if they like them, they'll buy your others. Sounds like a lot of upfront work with no guarantee of success, but I think that's the way to go.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-30094282600828989022013-09-04T09:21:11.794-05:002013-09-04T09:21:11.794-05:00Marketing is the toughest thing most self-pubbed w...Marketing is the toughest thing most self-pubbed writers or those with smaller publishers. I have no idea what the secret is besides getting out there as much as possible in as many different places as possible.Isis Rushdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773053495985834484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-79203035785610458972013-09-04T08:46:46.962-05:002013-09-04T08:46:46.962-05:00It IS frustrating. Most small publishers just don&...It IS frustrating. Most small publishers just don't have the ability to market as well as bigger ones. My latest book is out on submission to the big 6 because I decided (at least for one or two books) I want to try a bigger publisher that can build my name recognition.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-29794973908673084022013-09-04T08:26:10.048-05:002013-09-04T08:26:10.048-05:00Cherie, that's an excellent question. I'm ...Cherie, that's an excellent question. I'm at a loss for why some small publisher or self published books catch the mainstream's attention. Sometimes I think it's a trend that the author hits just right--like BDSM or YA dystopian. I surely haven't figured out good marketing techniques!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-91896693853407511242013-09-04T08:19:27.794-05:002013-09-04T08:19:27.794-05:00Congrats on your debut novel! How exciting. Thanks...Congrats on your debut novel! How exciting. Thanks for the good luck wishes. :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com