tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post8509705668164823395..comments2024-01-01T21:18:07.104-05:00Comments on Seekerville Archives: Three Things to Do Before You Publish a BookGlynna Kayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11914006944057671962noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-78389666543781922962017-11-02T17:16:49.525-04:002017-11-02T17:16:49.525-04:00Some great pointers! They’ll surely get this read...Some great pointers! They’ll surely get this reader hooked :)MJSHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01882770313220588622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-67088445427039501002017-11-02T08:43:01.060-04:002017-11-02T08:43:01.060-04:00I've read a lot of posts on reaching readers, ...I've read a lot of posts on reaching readers, but the clarity and simplicity of this is putting it on my Pinterest writing board. Thank you!Morgynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789636407148182196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-41704215237134855082017-11-02T08:17:20.678-04:002017-11-02T08:17:20.678-04:00I agree, not doing it alone is important. I always...I agree, not doing it alone is important. I always tell authors that when you are promoting your book, you are not self-promoting. You are sharing with someone how you have something that meets a need in their life, even if that need is a great story that provides them entertainment and escape from reality for awhile.Sarah Bolmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002389684435253343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-12394264237201769352017-11-02T08:17:01.195-04:002017-11-02T08:17:01.195-04:00So sorry: I also meant to say last evening a warm ...So sorry: I also meant to say last evening a warm thank you to Myra, Tina, May/KC, and Missy for your congrats.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-12565146251646456502017-11-02T07:59:43.099-04:002017-11-02T07:59:43.099-04:00Lots of great tips, Sarah! Thanks for stopping by....Lots of great tips, Sarah! Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Please throw my name in the drawing.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-69092268928274450652017-11-02T07:17:20.830-04:002017-11-02T07:17:20.830-04:00Thank you for sharing. Sounds like there is a whol...Thank you for sharing. Sounds like there is a whole lot of challenges to get a book published! I'll just stick with reading!Anne Rightlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314991305218683214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-51906785770600385452017-11-02T01:58:25.290-04:002017-11-02T01:58:25.290-04:00Very informative post Sarah! I'm not a writer,...Very informative post Sarah! I'm not a writer, I'm a reader :)Natalya Lakhnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01498648070715025896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-32353385651313721702017-11-01T21:06:57.108-04:002017-11-01T21:06:57.108-04:00Thanks for these interesting tips. I don't rea...Thanks for these interesting tips. I don't really have any advice on the matter since I'm still figuring what works and what doesn't (mainly what doesn't).Nicki Chapelwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975226105127466970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-65326818843443313612017-11-01T21:06:33.001-04:002017-11-01T21:06:33.001-04:00For sure. For sure. May the K9 Spy (and KC Frantzen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01300521279765705202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-30563287033965657592017-11-01T21:04:53.808-04:002017-11-01T21:04:53.808-04:00Back in CO or there in AZ?
Possibly both. :)
...Back in CO or there in AZ?<br />Possibly both. :) <br /><br />We were SO shocked at the Grand Canyon this past New Years... When it SNOWED. Crazy!May the K9 Spy (and KC Frantzen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01300521279765705202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-33457591240693033962017-11-01T21:02:46.672-04:002017-11-01T21:02:46.672-04:00Isn't this blog just the BEST?!Isn't this blog just the BEST?!May the K9 Spy (and KC Frantzen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01300521279765705202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-41250705003036066452017-11-01T21:01:33.618-04:002017-11-01T21:01:33.618-04:00Go Lisa!! Congratulations!Go Lisa!! Congratulations!May the K9 Spy (and KC Frantzen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01300521279765705202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-31846465449063944502017-11-01T21:00:09.948-04:002017-11-01T21:00:09.948-04:00ME ME ME!ME ME ME!May the K9 Spy (and KC Frantzen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01300521279765705202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-34332124451294681282017-11-01T20:59:53.788-04:002017-11-01T20:59:53.788-04:00Sure is! ThanksSure is! ThanksMay the K9 Spy (and KC Frantzen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01300521279765705202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-14469135916629122762017-11-01T20:17:12.568-04:002017-11-01T20:17:12.568-04:00Sarah, I'm going to echo many of the previous ...Sarah, I'm going to echo many of the previous comments (since I'm late to the party this evening). Everything about book marketing came as a shock once I signed my contract. I didn't really know what it was, that I had to do it, or how to do it. And while I can promote others' books enthusiastically and without shame, it feels so self-serving to promote my own. It just feels like a lot of yuck a lot of the time. But along the way I've discovered communities like Seekerville and other networks where authors feel the same way and are willing to help promote one another. Like so many things in publishing, marketing is easier when you're not doing it alone.Karen Sargenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762000226496483451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-8686202070263740482017-11-01T19:41:15.810-04:002017-11-01T19:41:15.810-04:00I've actually just started a Goodreads account...I've actually just started a Goodreads account to help market my book. And I'm doing a blog tour through CelebrateLit- starts tomorrow, actually. I'm very excited.Jes Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461289214917876396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-37322945052017885162017-11-01T19:17:46.556-04:002017-11-01T19:17:46.556-04:00Sarah, thanks for the lovely shoutout. I was thril...Sarah, thanks for the lovely shoutout. I was thrilled and honored, especially since it was my debut novel. I thought I'd shouted from my mountaintop for all to hear, but maybe not, LOL. Again, CSPA is a great group and I highly recommend all to subscribe to the blog, at the very least.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-40839079100760776822017-11-01T18:06:18.465-04:002017-11-01T18:06:18.465-04:00Julie: Thanks for sharing. Have you tried Facebook...Julie: Thanks for sharing. Have you tried Facebook ads? If so, did you have any success?Sarah Bolmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002389684435253343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-51688909185686980282017-11-01T17:59:46.458-04:002017-11-01T17:59:46.458-04:00We're heading into the dinner hour on the East...We're heading into the dinner hour on the East coast. Sarah, thank you for spending the day with us and sharing your insights! You've gotten us all jazzed! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-26403381045362600292017-11-01T17:25:10.771-04:002017-11-01T17:25:10.771-04:00Hey, Sarah, WELCOME TO SEEKERVILLE!! It's exci...Hey, Sarah, WELCOME TO SEEKERVILLE!! It's exciting to read your post and learn about the CSPA -- I didn't even know it was out there, so THANK YOU!!<br /><br />And I agree with Phyllis -- the BookCrash program sounds great, so I need to check it out too!<br /><br />You said: "“Everyone” is not a target audience. Neither is “all Christians.” <br /><br />Boy, have I learned that lesson the long way! ;) You really do have to identify your readership, especially in the Christian market, where the preferences are not only abundant, but very particular over and above genres.<br /><br />You asked us to "share what we are doing or have done to develop an audience for our books —or—what our biggest challenge was/is when it comes to spreading the word about our books."<br /><br />The biggest challenge for me as an indie author is to get the word out about my books, which I don't do near as well as my traditional publisher, unfortunately. I have done everything from newsletters, social-media promo, and blog interviews to blog/influencer tours, magazine/Facebook/Bookbub ads etc., and even hiring a publicist.<br /><br />For me, the things that have worked the best have been Bookbub and Facebook Live, which is relatively new, but appears to be a great boon to book sales!<br /><br />Great post, Sarah -- thank you!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-79892371388791524502017-11-01T16:49:05.958-04:002017-11-01T16:49:05.958-04:00Great, informative post. Thank you, Sarah!
Please...Great, informative post. Thank you, Sarah!<br /><br />Please do enter me in the drawing. I'm going to go check out the BookCrash program now.<br /><br />May God bless you and all of Seekerville!Phyllis Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314849446133170369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-29647824766718382512017-11-01T16:37:29.006-04:002017-11-01T16:37:29.006-04:00Back at you, Caryl! You are entered.Back at you, Caryl! You are entered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-73619871156049555072017-11-01T16:37:03.790-04:002017-11-01T16:37:03.790-04:00Smart idea, KC. But I am like you. I love festival...Smart idea, KC. But I am like you. I love festivals. Have sat through many a chilly one myself. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-24047747053814378012017-11-01T16:36:09.782-04:002017-11-01T16:36:09.782-04:00Gosh, good job, Wilani!Gosh, good job, Wilani!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-59333270537826387032017-11-01T16:35:49.874-04:002017-11-01T16:35:49.874-04:00Sandy, you are entered!!!Sandy, you are entered!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com