tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post8709865699066675448..comments2024-03-29T03:30:18.368-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Go Local with Your Book MarketingDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-64870630555819379582015-09-22T12:49:50.231-06:002015-09-22T12:49:50.231-06:00I have participated in group signings in both indi...I have participated in group signings in both indie and chain bookstores, as well as street fairs. None of these proved particularly profitable, but I didn't do good follow-up like I should have to keep any of those balls rolling. Lesson finally learned.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-12633000448757546572015-09-15T10:31:03.276-06:002015-09-15T10:31:03.276-06:00I like the last suggestion best because it was my ...I like the last suggestion best because it was my focus when selling books for Random House - cookbooks in cooking stories, kidlit in toy stores, etc. So for me, key themes in my stories also point directions for marketing opportunities. For example, my mystery books have an organic rural farm theme, so a logical place to find my market is literally, at farmers markets. Good post, Shon. Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-32617062081699060172015-09-14T18:46:38.125-06:002015-09-14T18:46:38.125-06:00Thank you, Maryann! I think the main goal is to fo...Thank you, Maryann! I think the main goal is to force ourselves to get out there and meet and greet and tell people about our wares.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-17658121859095570512015-09-14T18:45:27.707-06:002015-09-14T18:45:27.707-06:00I've noticed that a bit, too, Susan. Makes it ...I've noticed that a bit, too, Susan. Makes it even more important that we as writers try to find those unique, engaging threads of our works that will make us the exception to the current rule.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-41272638437881834032015-09-14T18:44:32.689-06:002015-09-14T18:44:32.689-06:00Good info, Diana!Good info, Diana!Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-86871664396188822362015-09-14T18:44:00.433-06:002015-09-14T18:44:00.433-06:00hahahahaha. hahahahaha. Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-91767370580281690262015-09-14T18:43:46.113-06:002015-09-14T18:43:46.113-06:00Definitely do it, Polly! That contract is a defini...Definitely do it, Polly! That contract is a definite plus to helping you out. Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-13547279113304373252015-09-14T18:43:03.558-06:002015-09-14T18:43:03.558-06:00That is a smart one, too, Janet, the craft shows. ...That is a smart one, too, Janet, the craft shows. I notice that we have a few craft shows here, and we also have the farmers market every week, and though most people sell produce there, there are some who sell craft items and art... why not books?<br />Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-6432819688536011022015-09-14T10:23:45.076-06:002015-09-14T10:23:45.076-06:00I've been lucky to get some TV, radio and news...I've been lucky to get some TV, radio and newspaper attention in East Texas where I live. Small towns respond more to local author news than larger ones. I have also set up booths at art fairs and other street fairs to sell books and meet people. That has all helped get some attention for my books. Great tips, Shon.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-68008949517977241902015-09-14T09:46:34.405-06:002015-09-14T09:46:34.405-06:00I do some local marketing though our newspaper doe...I do some local marketing though our newspaper doesn't give the attention to local writers like it used to do.<br /><a href="http://www.susangourley.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Susan Says</a>Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-26333483691564559812015-09-14T09:29:17.495-06:002015-09-14T09:29:17.495-06:00You do have a better chance of getting a book even...You do have a better chance of getting a book event at a local indy store than B&N. However, you could band with other authors to host your own local book event. Also, I've seen books that tie in to specific areas. I have seen several opportunities as I travel. If a book is set in a particular town, some of the gift and other stores will carry it because it features the town. Also even stores like B&N have a section for local authors. As long as your book is available through Ingram or Baker & Taylor and orderable through their system, you could try to sweet talk them into carrying a copy or two.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-80969180863324367532015-09-14T08:15:28.795-06:002015-09-14T08:15:28.795-06:00What you call small, Shon, I call BIG ... anything...What you call small, Shon, I call BIG ... anything beyond my basement is a big deal to moi.Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-16527034870093761912015-09-14T08:06:26.678-06:002015-09-14T08:06:26.678-06:00Good ideas, BUT, I couldn't even get our local...Good ideas, BUT, I couldn't even get our local library--a system of seven libraries--to respond to the "We Love Libraries" $1000 gift from Sisters in Crime. Our local newspaper doesn't do reviews anymore, but I think I will contact them now that I won a Kindle Press contract. The idea of getting turned down doesn't appeal to me, but I think I'll do it anyway.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-37382687659254095132015-09-14T07:12:25.313-06:002015-09-14T07:12:25.313-06:00thanks for the advice. I live in a small town. I h...thanks for the advice. I live in a small town. I have signed at our library before, but not very many attended :o( We don't have a book store, but the library and a local florist allow you to display your books for sale. Although the library changed their policy and now only has a large poster in the foyer with local books listed and you have to ask to see the book. I think this has drastically cut down on the people actually buying the books. Another way to sell your books is at local craft shows. janet smarthttp://creativewritingintheblackberrypatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com