So, the loose topic this week has been, promoting. For many, this advice is old news. But that doesn't mean it isn't valuable.
We, as authors, should be promoting ourselves before, during, and after our book is published.
We have a veritable schmorgasborg (did I spell that right?) of free ways to get our names out there.
The first and easiest are the ones I think we are all using.
Blogging and Social networking.
How many of you have a Facebook account? Go ahead, raise your hand. It's ok. =p
How many of you have a Myspace account?
How about Linkedin?
Blogger? (obviously every hand should be raised here.)
Twitter?
Those are just the tip of the iceberg. Check this list out.
Social networking is free and the easiest way to create a presence on the internet. All it takes is a picture and a few words. Instantly, we have a little corner of the web with which to start self promoting.
You could start a fan page, dedicated to your upcoming book. You could tease bits and pieces of the story to get readers interested. You could chat with potential readers. Network with other authors, (and don't forget about agents and editors too) who use social networking.
So my real question here is, What are you doing to promote you and your WIP or published book? For you seasoned pro's, any advice for us newbies?
About The Author
Katie Salidas is a USA Today bestselling author and RONE award winner known for her unique genre-blending style.
Since 2010 she's penned five bestselling book series: the Immortalis, Olde Town Pack, Little Werewolf, Chronicles of the Uprising, and the all-new Agents of A.S.S.E.T. series. As her not-so-secret alter ego, Rozlyn Sparks, she is a USA Today bestselling author of romance with a naughty side.
In her spare time Katie also produces and hosts a YouTube talk show; Spilling Ink. She also has a regular column on First Comics News where she explores writing from a nerdy perspective.