tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post2188635275641967973..comments2024-03-28T06:59:34.982-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: BSPDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-5818953178291814112015-06-02T09:46:38.190-06:002015-06-02T09:46:38.190-06:00I agree, Morgan, and I think we are not alone in t...I agree, Morgan, and I think we are not alone in this.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-28843614890946399892015-05-29T12:18:48.211-06:002015-05-29T12:18:48.211-06:00It's often easier to promote someone else'...It's often easier to promote someone else's books than our own!<br />Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-49184500391690447272015-05-29T08:41:41.927-06:002015-05-29T08:41:41.927-06:00It's hard to balance BSP so you do just enough...It's hard to balance BSP so you do just enough without aggravating people. I probably do too little for myself, but I'm never sure where to draw the line.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-20555773880193699062015-05-29T07:55:05.787-06:002015-05-29T07:55:05.787-06:00As the world's worst BSPer, I'm actually a...As the world's worst BSPer, I'm actually a little jealous of those who are good at it ... I wish I was more willing to exchange a little dignity for cash. Okay, let me be more honest ... it's less about dignity and more about sloth ... but I'm still jealous.Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-17377577882064501552015-05-29T07:54:02.347-06:002015-05-29T07:54:02.347-06:00I think most writers feel really awkward about it....I think most writers feel really awkward about it. But if no one ever hears of your book, they can't buy it. The most important tips are 1) target our aurdience. Make sure you are promoting in a place that is receptive, like fan of genre groups, etc). 2) Make sure it is allowed on the sites you post on. 3) Tell us what the story is about! Too often I see titles or covers or news of a release, but the base line is what is your logline/your premise? That has to be intriguing. 4) Add a link to your book on Amazon, etc. so they can go directly to buy it or look inside to investigate further.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-79179386827875119642015-05-29T07:52:38.533-06:002015-05-29T07:52:38.533-06:00I think most writers feel really awkward about it....I think most writers feel really awkward about it. But if no one ever hears of your book, they can't buy it. The most important tips are 1) target our aurdience. Make sure you are promoting in a place that is receptive, like fan of genre groups, etc). 2) Make sure it is allowed on the sites you post on. 3) Tell us what the story is about! Too often I see titles or covers or news of a release, but the base line is what is your logline/your premise? That has to be intriguing. 4) Add a link to your book on Amazon, etc. so they can go directly to buy it or look inside to investigate further.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-28304690215084914272015-05-29T07:38:01.627-06:002015-05-29T07:38:01.627-06:00I just read the excellent article by Diane Plumley...I just read the excellent article by Diane Plumley that you linked to, Dani. I do hope everyone hops over to read it clear to the end. It's is long, but well worth the time. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-54100567478299504832015-05-29T07:30:53.052-06:002015-05-29T07:30:53.052-06:00The way some promotion is done reminds me of the o...The way some promotion is done reminds me of the over-eager sales person in a store, and I have never been comfortable with the blatant approach. The dictionary definition of blatant is: noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous<br />2<br />: completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or offensive manner : brazen <br /><br />I remember in the late 70s and early 80s when the romance genre took off like a wildfire and authors were told to go out and promote. The term BSP came into vogue then, and too many authors took it literally. <br />Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-65156278258655094702015-05-29T06:45:47.063-06:002015-05-29T06:45:47.063-06:00I'm right behind Polly on this one. BSP does n...I'm right behind Polly on this one. BSP does not come naturally for me, and I often fail to take advantage of opportunities that might have resulted in a book sale. I'm looking forward to an attitude adjustment with this month's posts. :-)Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-16625494703855816632015-05-29T04:58:38.059-06:002015-05-29T04:58:38.059-06:00I'm in the middle of the most BSP I've eve...I'm in the middle of the most BSP I've ever BSP'd about. The Kindle Scout program, which I have to admit, reminds me of how much I dislike BSP. As an indie writer, it's up to us to promote ourselves, but begging for votes, because that's what it is, is the worst. Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.com