Book promotion can often get stuck at the end of our "to do" list because it seems to take up so much time, but book marketing services aren't always necessary. There are dozens of ways to complete some of your book marketing tasks in less than twenty minutes. Whether you have chosen to self publish or have been published with a traditional publisher, add these book marketing ideas up and they can make a significant difference in selling your book.
[1] Sell autographed books through Autographed by Author at www.autographedbyauthor.com! Sign up for $29.95 ($19.95 for each additional book) and they will send readers to your web site to buy the autographed book directly from you. They rank high in search engines so it will bring you new customers. Many people don't know how to sell books on the internet in unique ways. This is a fast way to start, especially if you've chosen to self-publish your book.
[2] Update your Amazon.com information, especially the tags for your book so you aren't Amazon's thousands of authors asking, "How and where can I sell my books?" Go to your book's Amazon page and scroll down to "Tags customers associate with this product." Then add any tags you can think of that people would be putting into the search engines to find solutions to their problems. Remember, people usually search by their problems, not by the answers you provide. For example, instead of searching for "marriage" "relationship expert" they may be searching for "how to avoid divorce" or "spouse cheats." Soon you'll be an expert at how to sell books on Amazon.
[3] Do a reverse "pen stealing." Always carry a stash of pens in your purse, briefcase and car with your books information and web site. When you go into stores, pull one your own pen to sign the credit card slip and then casually leave it behind. Join a book marketing network to help you think of more out-of-the-box book marketing ideas.
[4] Sign up for Google Alerts at www.google.com/alerts on any topics you should be kept up to date on. Particularly, be sure to take note of sites that are blogging about your topic and then go and comment on their postings, while introducing yourself. If you write articles on the subject they post on, let them know where they can get your articles and that they are welcome to reprint them. This is a great way to sell books online.
[5] Do you have an excellent quote in your book that people are going to highlight? Let's hope you have at least a few nuggets! Submit your quotes to quotation databases. Just Google "submit quote" or "submit quotation." You can also submit on at About.com's web site at http://quotations.about.com/library/bl/blform-Quote-Suggest.htm
[6] What books are being talked about on National Public Radio and other syndicated book related radio shows? Visit http://www.npr.org/programs/ to listen to NPR shows. See this daily listing of books that have been featured on NPR at http://www.npr.org/books/index.html. See http://news.bookweb.org/mediaguide/673.html to see what authors have future events scheduled on NPR. Study what NPR says about pitching their show here: http://www.npr.org/about/pitch .
[7] Call your readers! You can send out a voice broadcast to people for just $.12 per call. With VoiceShot Outbound http://www.voiceshot.com you even get the first 200 delivered calls for free. This is a great way to connect with people on your mailing list and even cheaper than mail. Have you ever received a phone call from your favorite author? I haven't, but it would catch my attention!
When any book marketing idea comes to you that you don't have time to follow through on immediately, even if it seems silly at the time, be sure to bookmark the web site or write it down. When you have portions of free time chip away at a few fast ideas and soon your promotional efforts will sell your books!
[1] Sell autographed books through Autographed by Author at www.autographedbyauthor.com! Sign up for $29.95 ($19.95 for each additional book) and they will send readers to your web site to buy the autographed book directly from you. They rank high in search engines so it will bring you new customers. Many people don't know how to sell books on the internet in unique ways. This is a fast way to start, especially if you've chosen to self-publish your book.
[2] Update your Amazon.com information, especially the tags for your book so you aren't Amazon's thousands of authors asking, "How and where can I sell my books?" Go to your book's Amazon page and scroll down to "Tags customers associate with this product." Then add any tags you can think of that people would be putting into the search engines to find solutions to their problems. Remember, people usually search by their problems, not by the answers you provide. For example, instead of searching for "marriage" "relationship expert" they may be searching for "how to avoid divorce" or "spouse cheats." Soon you'll be an expert at how to sell books on Amazon.
[3] Do a reverse "pen stealing." Always carry a stash of pens in your purse, briefcase and car with your books information and web site. When you go into stores, pull one your own pen to sign the credit card slip and then casually leave it behind. Join a book marketing network to help you think of more out-of-the-box book marketing ideas.
[4] Sign up for Google Alerts at www.google.com/alerts on any topics you should be kept up to date on. Particularly, be sure to take note of sites that are blogging about your topic and then go and comment on their postings, while introducing yourself. If you write articles on the subject they post on, let them know where they can get your articles and that they are welcome to reprint them. This is a great way to sell books online.
[5] Do you have an excellent quote in your book that people are going to highlight? Let's hope you have at least a few nuggets! Submit your quotes to quotation databases. Just Google "submit quote" or "submit quotation." You can also submit on at About.com's web site at http://quotations.about.com/library/bl/blform-Quote-Suggest.htm
[6] What books are being talked about on National Public Radio and other syndicated book related radio shows? Visit http://www.npr.org/programs/ to listen to NPR shows. See this daily listing of books that have been featured on NPR at http://www.npr.org/books/index.html. See http://news.bookweb.org/mediaguide/673.html to see what authors have future events scheduled on NPR. Study what NPR says about pitching their show here: http://www.npr.org/about/pitch .
[7] Call your readers! You can send out a voice broadcast to people for just $.12 per call. With VoiceShot Outbound http://www.voiceshot.com you even get the first 200 delivered calls for free. This is a great way to connect with people on your mailing list and even cheaper than mail. Have you ever received a phone call from your favorite author? I haven't, but it would catch my attention!
When any book marketing idea comes to you that you don't have time to follow through on immediately, even if it seems silly at the time, be sure to bookmark the web site or write it down. When you have portions of free time chip away at a few fast ideas and soon your promotional efforts will sell your books!
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