A Different Kind of Focus Group
I considered a traditional focus group to gauge readers’ opinions when I finished the manuscript for my first novel, but I feared it wouldn’t provide the true feedback I craved.
Independent Marketing
Think local and think about your book’s theme. Don’t get discouraged. You wrote a book. That matters.
Marketing Tips from a Novice
I had to convince myself that promoting my book wasn’t self-promotion, it was book promotion. No promo, no sales. I needed a plan.
Don’t Overlook Senior Citizen Organizations
Being an experienced public speaker, here are some tips on building an audience with informal talks at senior citizens organizations.
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
The very hardest part of this author gig? Marketing. Hands down. It doesn’t matter if you’re self-published or traditionally published, you’re going to have to market your book if you want sales.
