Key Business Partners, LLC

Networking online and in person has become an important element of promoting for authors and writers. And being aware of some great networking tips as an author, you can gain lasting connections with people who may become readers and supporters of your book.

Authors and Writers—here are a few networking tips to remember:

1) Know your expertise and how you can be a resource for others. It is always a good idea to be of value to another person BEFORE you start selling or offering your services.

2) Have your presence (online and offline) represent who you are what you do. Confidence in yourself, your website and marketing materials is key to conveying a professional image.

3) Don’t assume because you meet someone, he or she would like to be on your mailing list. You can suggest to someone you meet for them to go onto you site and sign up for your site, but don’t just sign them up yourself.

4) Be sure to always say thank you. When you meet someone new, it is a good rule of thumb to acknowledge the meeting with a card or email.

5) Continue paying it forward. If you meet someone in a networking event who could be of help to someone else or vice versa, pay it forward by connecting the two people through proper introductions. This creates forward growing relationships.

6) Listen when someone is talking. As someone is talking with you, be active listening and present in the conversation. Ask them questions to gain further understanding and insight to develop deeper connection.

7) If you have a request, use a friendly voice. Always use the saying, “do unto others as you would have done to you.” If you must ask for something, be sincere in your words.

Whether you are networking on a social media site such as Twitter or Facebook or at a local event, proper networking can offer you more quality opportunities to create lasting connections as an author or writer.

I have noticed lately on the web, people talking about gaining courage, being real, doing things from your spirit and I couldn’t agree more.

When you promote what you do, it is best for you to do it from the heart. You may be asking what does this mean?

For me, sharing those things that make your heart sing, people that make you feel good, surrounding yourself with positive items…all of these things are good for you (and for your promotional efforts).

I truly love what I do. I get to share the stories from writers and authors to other people who may wish to read what these writers and authors have written. I get to be a part of spreading the news of their messages in their books so people can experience and learn from the writers and authors.

How great is that? I truly just enjoy being a part of it. I feel blessed to be able to share in the journey with my clients.

And I try to share that with others.

So when you are thinking about your promotion for you business, services and products, be sure you do it from your heart.

You should have it push it either. If you have promoting your business, it should be fairly easy for you to do. You shouldn’t feel pressured to do it. You should be excited and want to share what you are promoting with others because you know it will be something to help someone else.

So, whether you are on writing a blog post, an article, tweeting, updating your FB status, be sure you are doing your promotion from the heart. You will be glad you did.

How are you doing your promotion from the heart?

Authors and Writers: Which one are you?
You are about to start writing your book…
You are in the process of writing your book…
You have finished your book…

Well, no matter which stage you are at…do you who your target market is for your book?

You should because this is a vital part of having your book become successful.

Listen as I give a few tips on how to identify your target market for your book:
May 4 2010 TMT

Ever notice how you are drawn to those display shelves in stores? Why are you drawn to them?

I created a short video to offer a few places I notice displaying done very well and an example how it worked with me like a charm!