We used to have lots of questions to which there were no answers. Now, with the computer, there are lots of answers to which we haven’t thought up the questions. –Peter Ustinov
Do you realize the vast number of opportunities the internet can create for an author to be in front of your readers to answer their questions? Between blogging, social media outlets such as twitter and Facebook, article marketing and other marketing tools, an author can more easily drive attention to your book than ever before.
Well, it takes time to create the foundation and lasting relationships, the possibilities are more available these days so now you can be in front of your readers today.
Go and create those connections!
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Blogging is a big subject with most businesses and entrepreneurs (like writers and authors).
It is one of still ongoing confusion and questions arise around when should someone start blogging and why should a business or entrepreneur, such as a writer or author even blog?
Well, in this week’s Tuesday Book Marketing Minute Tip I answer both of these questions to help clear away the confusion.
July 26th 2010 TMT
For marketers the traditional holidays can provide an extra boost of recognition if a product or program aligns nicely with a specific holiday. Authors and writers have the same opportunity to use these holidays to create a jolt of exposure for their book.
But did you know there are special and unique holidays along with the traditional ones that writers and authors could use to gain more exposure for your book.
Below is my Tuesday Minute Tip to help you think about how to use these special holidays for your book marketing.
July 20 2010TMT
Be creative when putting your book marketing plan together and use these special holidays to put together a discussion, contest or event that will incorporate your book.
And there are two resources on the web to find more information about these special holidays—
Quirky Marketing Calendar (an ebook) by Heidi Richards Mooney
This ebook contains the full monthly calendar templates to use for your book marketing plan plus more great marketing tips, advice and ideas for any business, including writers and authors.
And Brownielocks – website that lists these special holidays by month, week, and daily holidays within each month.