Are you confused about book promotion? Are you frustrated by your lack of
progress in the marketing and sales department? If so, pull up a chair and read this
report, because I’m going to reveal a powerful little secret to book promotion
success.
When it comes right down to it, there are basically two aspects of effective book
promotion. They include:
The thinking part (expanding your knowledge, generating ideas, and
staying positive)
The doing part (taking action)
Each step is vitally important. Reading and thinking about book promotion is
crucial, but it means nothing if you don’t follow up your ideas with action. And
getting busy for the sake of “getting your name out there,” without a plan and a
reason why you’re taking action, can often lead to frustration as well.
The problem isn’t a shortage of good ideas. They’re everywhere. You’ll easily find
an abundance of things to add to your to-do list. The step that most authors
stumble over is not choosing the best ideas and, most importantly, not acting on
them.
So here’s what I want you to do right now. Visit a library, bookstore or web sites
such as
www.BookMarket.com, www.PublishingBasics.com or my own
www.FullTimeAuthor.com blog.
As you look these over, write down the ideas that strike a chord with you. Note the
concepts you can effectively apply to your genre, style or identity. Record the
tactics that resonate the most with you.
Then look over this list. Hopefully, it’s a lengthy one. But that doesn’t matter. What
you need to do now is this:
Pick your three favorite ideas off the list -- and no more.
Then take this important step:
Place these items on your calendar -- whatever you use to plan your
activities.
Don’t have a personal calendar? Start one. Or use a Google Calendar at
www.Google.com/calendar. Whatever. The main thing is that you put a priority on
them and pick a date and time when you will implement these ideas.
Don’t overwhelm yourself. Work on just one idea a week. And put it on your
calendar. Then use your calendar. And when the date arrives, get busy working on
the idea. In other words, you must TAKE ACTION and bring your ideas to life. And
the best way to do that is to pick one specific action item and place it on your
schedule.
Now you know the secret to book promotion success. Pretty easy, huh? Now get
busy reading, writing and planning to act!
LISTEN TO THIS INTERVIEW ON BOOK DISTRIBUTION (ANOTHER KEY TO SUCCESS)
http://content.nowlive.com/shows/25253/pod... For more self-publishing advice,
please visit
www.FullTimeAuthor.com and
www.PamPerryPRcoach.com
Posted By: Pam Perry
Monday, January 26th 2009 at 11:11PM
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