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Sell Books Fast - 7 Twenty-minute Book Promotional Tips |
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Lisa Copen |
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Sell Books Fast - 7 Twenty-minute Book Promotional Tips
Lisa Copen
Too frequently book promotion is seen as the grueling steps we must take in order to please our publisher, agent, or even just our spouse, who has helped us invest money into a self-published book. Book marketing services aren't always necessary, however. There are dozens of things you can do in twenty minutes or less. Added up together, these small tasks will soon round out your book marketing efforts and create a sizeable change in sales.
[1] Sell autographed books through Autographed by Author at www.autographedbyauthor.com! Sign up for $29.95 ($19.95 for each additional book) and they will send readers to your web site to buy the autographed book directly from you. They rank high in search engines so it will bring you new customers. Many people don't know how to sell books on the internet in unique ways. This is a fast way to start, especially if you've chosen to self-publish your book.
[2] Update your Amazon.com information, especially the tags for your book so you aren't Amazon's thousands of authors asking, "How and where can I sell my books?" Go to your book's Amazon page and scroll down to "Tags customers associate with this product." Then add any tags you can think of that people would be putting into the search engines to find solutions to their problems. Remember, people usually search by their problems, not by the answers you provide. For example, instead of searching for "marriage" "relationship expert" they may be searching for "how to avoid divorce" or "spouse cheats." Soon you'll be an expert at how to sell books on Amazon.
[3] Don't steal pens-leave them! Carry a heap of pens in your purse, briefcase or car with your books information and web site. When you go into stores, pull one out to sign something your credit card slips and then leave it behind. Joining a book marketing network can help you think of book marketing ideas out of the box.
[4] Sign up for Google Alerts at www.google.com/alerts on any topics you should be aware of. Specifically, be sure to note any blogs that are posting articles on your topic and then go and make comments on them and introduce yourself. If you write articles on the topics they post on, let them know where they can be found and that they can reprint them. This is a terrific way to sell books online.
[5] Do you have a brilliant quote in your book that you hope people will be highlighting? Every book should have a few nuggets! Send your quotes to quotation databases. Just Google the words "submit quote" or "submit quotation" to find some web sites or you can also submit them at About.com's web site at http://quotations.about.com/library/bl/blform-Quote-Suggest.htm .
[6] Occasionally go to the National Public Radio's web site to find out what books they are talking about. You can also get more information about syndicated book related radio shows. Go to http://www.npr.org/programs/ to listen to NPR shows and find their daily listing of books that have been featured on NPR at http://www.npr.org/books/index.html. Lastly, visit http://news.bookweb.org/mediaguide/673.html to see a listing of authors that have future events scheduled on NPR. And while you're at the web site, take a few minutes to research what NPR says about how to pitch their show at http://www.npr.org/about/pitch .
[7] Give your readers a call! It's easy and less expensive then sending a postcard to blast out a voice broadcast to people for just $.12 per call. One company, VoiceShot Outbound http://www.voiceshot.com offers 200 complimentary delivered calls. This is a unique and fun personal way to relate with people on your mailing list. When was the last time you received a phone call from your favorite author? I haven't yet, but it would sure get my attention!
When any book marketing idea comes to you that you don't have time to follow through on immediately, even if it seems silly at the time, be sure to bookmark the web site or write it down. When you have portions of free time chip away at a few fast ideas and soon your promotional efforts will sell your books!
Send in your favorite book marketing idea. If it's chosen you will get a free ebook about promoting your book! Lisa has daily book promotional tips at http://www.youcansellmorebooks.com/ You Can Sell More Books. Plus, sign up for the daily tips to help you sell books and you will be notified before anyone else when she's accepting recommendations for her latest ebooks (free copies!)
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