I am hoping my books do not take 3 weeks to come in. I can't wait to get them. It has only been 3 days since I ordered , so it will probably be awhile still. In the meantime, I have been researching author social sites to join. I want to learn from those who have been around for awhile. I joined "AuthorsDen.com", "AutorNation.com"and "The Book Marketing Network." I read lots of good ideas on the forum of AuthorsDen and their or many groups to join on The Book Marketing Network. I recommend these sites for all authors. I also found this site that has a list of social networks to try out. I plan to check out more of them. http://www.bookmarket.com/socialnetworks.htm
I have also been working on getting author's fan page members up. I have posted my goal of being in the 3 digits and asked for my friends and families help. I told them that if I get my numbers up, then people who do not know me will be more likely to join and take a look at my book. I went from 44 to 91 in one day. I am almost at my goal. Then I will make a new goal. Some who joined even "Shared" my page with their friends on facebook. So that was an added benefit. I do plan to ask my members to "Share" the page with their friends and family soon. I just want to finish concentrating on getting new members quickly though for now.
I have also been researching marketing ideas. This link has many ideas. http://www.bookmarket.com/
It had links to awards, podcasting, book trailers, and lots more. I found this link on how to make your own book trailer. I may try that or get my creative son to make it for me. My publisher does offer this service at a price. I have seen their work and know they would make a wonderful book trailer for me. I would need to save up some money for it. Right now, I would like to use any extra money to order more books. So I am thinking of making my own for now using this link: http://hubpages.com/hub/Create-Your-Own-Book-Trailer-Free
Another idea I want to work on is to create a page with lesson plans on it for teachers to use after reading my book to their class. I would pass this page out as they buy the book. I plan to attach it to my soon to be website that the publisher is making for me. I thought I could blog some lesson ideas or put them on my facebook status.
I have lots to do before my vacation is over. I guess I'd better get started!
Judi, you inspired me to try blogging, which is amazing because I don't like networking as a rule. Your site is very nice.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get your books quickly, but be prepared if they don't come within 3 weeks. I ordered mine just before thanksgiving and it's been 5 weeks! Hopefully they will show up today. I think the holidays slowed things down.
God bless and Happy New Year. Kathy