Marketing and Promotion Ideas

[Trumpeter Carlos Redman]

Does any of our experienced authors care to share knowledge on the subject of marketing? What are your experiences making post cards, direct mailing, podcasts, vitual touring, blogging, booking signings, parties, fairs etc. Throw out some suggestions. What works for you? What's a waste of time? What are some creative examples? Reviews? Publisist vs the shoestring budget?


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[Trumpeter Carlos Redman]

Thanks for those great examples. Does anyone else have any creative ideas? Please share...

[jawar]

BOOK MARKETING TIPS:

1) Identify your target audience -age, culture, sex, habits, annual earnings, etc.
2) Find out where your target market frequents both online & off
3) Create your own website -put your web address everywhere

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4) Join social networking sites and interact with your target audience as much as possible
5) Start your on blog -make it relevant to your book & monetize your blog
6) Create simple videos and upload them to the Internet -use keywords to tag your videos
7) Always have business cards & flyers -leave them where ever you go; give out 100/day
8) Visit How to Self Publish for Profit Blog
9) Download the How to Self-Publish for Profit Ebook

[Renwick Ifill]

I am quite impressed with your website, a lot of thought went into it.

I am not an author, but as an owner of a graphic design firm I have a vast experience in marketing. The issue isn't how big your budget is, but how effective is your return on investment.

We work with start up businesses, small to medium size as well. Budget is alway a factor, we focus on a target market, focus message and focus creative design to capture your audience.

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