Comments on: Seven Affordable Book Marketing Tips to Help Writers Sell Their Self-Published Book http://freeself-publishing.com/2008/04/24/seven-affordable-book-marketing-tips-to-help-writers-sell-their-self-published-book/ Maintained by the Wordclay content team Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:36:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: jdimos http://freeself-publishing.com/2008/04/24/seven-affordable-book-marketing-tips-to-help-writers-sell-their-self-published-book/#comment-441 jdimos Mon, 12 May 2008 13:44:10 +0000 http://wordclay.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-441 Emma, First and foremost, thank you for your interest in Wordclay, and asking our advice on marketing your manuscripts. For an instant response or a dialogue, you can always connect via Live Chat with a representative and discuss your options in real time. As for your post to our blog, I'm not certain of your intentions for publishings. It sounds as though you would like to self-publishg, and then market your book in English-speaking nations, which is understandable and very possible. If you self-publish with Wordclay, your book will be in our online bookstore, and you can always upgrade with channel distribution. You can also add "Claim Your Space" for free as well, which would make your book available through Amazon Create Space and Kindle Bookstore. Check out our Services Store for a complete description. But as far as physical marketing goes, you might be at a disadvantage, being physically removed from English-speaking countries. If possible, you can always get friends to spread the word for you, and if you have access to the Web, you can always create Internet content, such as a Web site, which anyone anywhere can read. That's the beauty of places like AuthorTree and Amazon.com. International marketing can be difficult, especially given a situation like yours, but that shouldn't stop you from trying. I would definitely market online. Join author and writing communities. Build and manage a Web site. Post to blogs and manage your own. When the buzz about your book (should you publish with Wordclay or another self-publisher) starts mounting, you may be asked for phone interviews, or you may even be invited to visit for a reading - who knows? Hope that information helps you on your publishing journey. -Justin Emma,

First and foremost, thank you for your interest in Wordclay, and asking our advice on marketing your manuscripts. For an instant response or a dialogue, you can always connect via Live Chat with a representative and discuss your options in real time.

As for your post to our blog, I’m not certain of your intentions for publishings. It sounds as though you would like to self-publishg, and then market your book in English-speaking nations, which is understandable and very possible.

If you self-publish with Wordclay, your book will be in our online bookstore, and you can always upgrade with channel distribution. You can also add “Claim Your Space” for free as well, which would make your book available through Amazon Create Space and Kindle Bookstore. Check out our Services Store for a complete description.

But as far as physical marketing goes, you might be at a disadvantage, being physically removed from English-speaking countries. If possible, you can always get friends to spread the word for you, and if you have access to the Web, you can always create Internet content, such as a Web site, which anyone anywhere can read. That’s the beauty of places like AuthorTree and Amazon.com.

International marketing can be difficult, especially given a situation like yours, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying. I would definitely market online. Join author and writing communities. Build and manage a Web site. Post to blogs and manage your own.

When the buzz about your book (should you publish with Wordclay or another self-publisher) starts mounting, you may be asked for phone interviews, or you may even be invited to visit for a reading - who knows?

Hope that information helps you on your publishing journey.

-Justin

]]> By: emma kimor http://freeself-publishing.com/2008/04/24/seven-affordable-book-marketing-tips-to-help-writers-sell-their-self-published-book/#comment-437 emma kimor Mon, 12 May 2008 12:45:12 +0000 http://wordclay.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-437 I live in Israel and write feature articles, short stories, humor and a few plays - all in English. Apart from some pieces published in the weekly Magazine of The Jerusalem Post, the only local English daily, most of my work has been sent out to seek publication abroad. It has thus been published in the USA, Canada, England and India, and some were awarded prizes and honorary mentions (oddly, not published). If I had been a Hebrew author, there would have been no problem in having my books - yes, I have several manuscripts of various nature - published and marketed in my country. As it is, self publishing is fine provided that distribution or marketing in English-speaking countries is assured. What would you suggest? You see, not all your tips concern me. If you can help in this issue, the next step on my side would be to discuss and acquaint you with the manuscripts I have in mind to see published online or on paper. Thank you for your response at your early convenience, Sincerely, Emma I live in Israel and write feature articles, short stories, humor and a few plays - all in English. Apart from some pieces published in the weekly Magazine of The Jerusalem Post, the only local English daily, most of my work has been sent out to seek publication abroad. It has thus been published in the USA, Canada, England and India, and some were awarded prizes and honorary mentions (oddly, not published). If I had been a Hebrew author, there would have been no problem in having my books - yes, I have several manuscripts of various nature - published and marketed in my country.

As it is, self publishing is fine provided that distribution or marketing in English-speaking countries is assured. What would you suggest? You see, not all your tips concern me.

If you can help in this issue, the next step on my side would be to discuss and acquaint you with the manuscripts I have in mind to see published online or on paper.

Thank you for your response at your early convenience,

Sincerely,
Emma

]]> By: Vamsi http://freeself-publishing.com/2008/04/24/seven-affordable-book-marketing-tips-to-help-writers-sell-their-self-published-book/#comment-268 Vamsi Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:53:56 +0000 http://wordclay.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-268 Thanks ! Thanks !

]]> By: Book Promotion Man http://freeself-publishing.com/2008/04/24/seven-affordable-book-marketing-tips-to-help-writers-sell-their-self-published-book/#comment-264 Book Promotion Man Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:33:42 +0000 http://wordclay.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-264 Point Two is the one that I think needs to get emphasized more. So often people are unprepared for giving their "blurb" when they tell someone they are a writer. Get your blurb down so that you are not thrown off when someone asks - they will eventually. Point Two is the one that I think needs to get emphasized more. So often people are unprepared for giving their “blurb” when they tell someone they are a writer. Get your blurb down so that you are not thrown off when someone asks - they will eventually.

]]> By: angiekp http://freeself-publishing.com/2008/04/24/seven-affordable-book-marketing-tips-to-help-writers-sell-their-self-published-book/#comment-263 angiekp Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:11:17 +0000 http://wordclay.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-263 We're happy to help. And, congrats on your book! I've personally worked with many first-time authors, so I know things can be pretty overwhelming at times, but it sounds like you've got the right idea by doing your homework. Stay strong! We’re happy to help. And, congrats on your book! I’ve personally worked with many first-time authors, so I know things can be pretty overwhelming at times, but it sounds like you’ve got the right idea by doing your homework. Stay strong!

]]> By: Herm Allen http://freeself-publishing.com/2008/04/24/seven-affordable-book-marketing-tips-to-help-writers-sell-their-self-published-book/#comment-262 Herm Allen Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:00:19 +0000 http://wordclay.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-262 with this being my first book, getting it known "out there" is a daunting and intimidating task. However, this post and other resources I have read have made it a little more "palatable" to implement. Thank you Wordclay. with this being my first book, getting it known “out there” is a daunting and intimidating task. However, this post and other resources I have read have made it a little more “palatable” to implement. Thank you Wordclay.

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