tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post6017198325620158440..comments2024-03-20T07:59:31.684-04:00Comments on Jennifer Lane Books Blog: #IWSG The Countdown to Publication: When is Your Story Ready?Jennifer Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-47941966957089945382016-10-07T18:59:46.960-04:002016-10-07T18:59:46.960-04:00Oh, that is a good answer. Maybe I should edit min...Oh, that is a good answer. Maybe I should edit mine, because even when I'm done revising I send my work off to my editor to help polish it. Editors are as invaluable as critique partners. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-60813914825523649272016-10-06T12:10:38.704-04:002016-10-06T12:10:38.704-04:00I'm thinking that the word of mouth marketing...I'm thinking that the word of mouth marketing strategy is still the most effective. I've been encouraging my reader friends to always post a review on books they've read, even if it's just a few words. And, those who get excited about a book and recommend it to their friends has got to be the most effective. After reading Susan Quinn's book wherein she emphasizes the benefits of writing another novel, I've decided to not put a lot of dollars into marketing after the initial launch. Keep on writing another great story, Jen.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-90092879810904584622016-10-05T18:23:27.786-04:002016-10-05T18:23:27.786-04:00Marketing is tough for me. I had a Face Book part...Marketing is tough for me. I had a Face Book party for one of my books recently. A lot of people visited and commented. A couple of authors talked and shared their work. I didn't notice a lot of sales from it though. I've done Goodreads giveaways too. Your idea about the bloggers is good. Thanks for the links. May try them.<br /><br />Best wishes for your success with your books. Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-38280159567863927672016-10-05T10:22:52.416-04:002016-10-05T10:22:52.416-04:00I've never tried a FB party but it seems peopl...I've never tried a FB party but it seems people have lots of success with those. I can't imagine an all-day event like you did! <br />Congrats again on your release!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-63889853821656760182016-10-05T09:31:12.147-04:002016-10-05T09:31:12.147-04:00Hats off to you for making it through an all-day F...Hats off to you for making it through an all-day Facebook party! I get stressed enough just from my littl 1/2 hour slots (I think I have social-network anxiety). <br /><br />I agree with you about book bloggers - it seems like all the readers have become bloggers, which makes me wonder if there's anyone left to read the blogs. But even if there are, they have to wade through 10+ posts a day at many of the blogs, so authors still end up fighting for attention even though they've paid for a tour. <br /><br />When I crack the nugget on book marketing, I'll let you know. A sale and advertising at a smattering of promo sites (combo of free and inexpensive) has doe all right for me. E-reader News Today is a little more expensive but highly effective. I was having good luck with Facebook ads for a while, but it looks like that may have dried up now that the book is no longer a new release. <br /><br />Totally agree about having a team - and that we're so lucky to have made great contacts through Omni. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-44722967130592687612016-10-05T09:15:15.942-04:002016-10-05T09:15:15.942-04:00Awesome you have those people to help you know whe...Awesome you have those people to help you know when you're done. Otherwise, you'd probably tinker forever.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com