tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post6243502413312678812..comments2023-08-25T04:05:26.366-07:00Comments on Allison's Musings: Monday's Helpful Hints - What didn't work - for me.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464270178127179626noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-16431802846723901092013-05-28T10:01:14.701-07:002013-05-28T10:01:14.701-07:00I use business cards too. Not sure how much impact...I use business cards too. Not sure how much impact they have, but it does get my name out there. I've also gotten some traction from blog tours. Thanks for the post Allison.Richard Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053993254553151777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-77264003378863848822013-05-28T07:14:44.868-07:002013-05-28T07:14:44.868-07:00Ditto on the paid advertising, but I've taken ...Ditto on the paid advertising, but I've taken advantage of any free advertising I can get. Contests get a lot of hits but rarely seem to lead to sales. Word of mouth is top, and blogging in different places, sometimes those outside your familiar areas. Having a free short story has helped for me and, surprisingly, book trailers. I didn't think they'd work but I've had the odd comment that someone has picked up my book after seeing the trailer.Pippa Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146591827060731958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-35318716878472530622013-05-27T14:31:17.697-07:002013-05-27T14:31:17.697-07:00Thanks, Allison, pretty much what I was thinking t...Thanks, Allison, pretty much what I was thinking too which is always great when you get confirmed in your ideas! Best, JanuaryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427301093722825840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-56648454163710171362013-05-27T14:02:25.146-07:002013-05-27T14:02:25.146-07:00Thanks Allison. I have to agree that paid advertis...Thanks Allison. I have to agree that paid advertising seems like a waste of money. I've tried it, and it didn't sell many novels, if any. I'm always looking for new ways to advertise. Passing out bookmarks and cards seems to be the most economical way to get sales.Evelyn Cullethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042981370607083281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-68103290217659973672013-05-27T12:27:00.395-07:002013-05-27T12:27:00.395-07:00Actually, I'm finding cheap ads on Fiverr work...Actually, I'm finding cheap ads on Fiverr work quite well. They only sell a few books, but they are getting the book covers seen, which seems a bonus to me.<br /><br />It's all rather an experiment, though, and I think one has to try all sorts and find out what works best.Elizabeth Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407958362024218785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-48800444043215629232013-05-27T11:04:12.002-07:002013-05-27T11:04:12.002-07:00Interesting post. I'm going to start handing ...Interesting post. I'm going to start handing out bookmarks like crazy. I've even read to stick them into your bills when you pay them. I agree blogging and a web site are important. Another avenue is to belong to a speakers bureau that gives library programs, etc. This is a good way (if you aren't public-speaking phobic) to get your name out there and sell some books. If you ARE weak-kneed at the thought of speaking, join a Toastmasters Club and they'll have you speaking in no time. I promise. Thanks for the good advice. I agree that ads and free books are not the way to go. <br /><br />Judith Copek<br />World of Mirrors<br />Wings-2012 Judith Copekhttp://www.judycopek.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-2050908997344521972013-05-27T09:13:15.161-07:002013-05-27T09:13:15.161-07:00Very good advice, Allison. I use postcards with la...Very good advice, Allison. I use postcards with latest book covers on them and info on the back. Agree about word of mouth!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-15977059203457276672013-05-27T08:39:27.504-07:002013-05-27T08:39:27.504-07:00Hi Allison,
You know what they say about great mi...Hi Allison,<br /><br />You know what they say about great minds! I'm a great believer in having a blog and visiting blogs and Yahoo groups.<br />Of course, content is important. Folks won't buy or return if the content is crap.<br /><br />I also use the business cards with the back as my titles list. <br /><br />RitaRita Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632070364222067141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-89024755484828192012013-05-27T08:33:25.121-07:002013-05-27T08:33:25.121-07:00My books have done better since I've connected...My books have done better since I've connected with another bestselling indie author who writes books in a similar setting. I've also started using Twitter in a more productive way, and blogging.Jan Scarbroughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485602579241881149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14662874.post-22554834094314039462013-05-27T07:51:51.206-07:002013-05-27T07:51:51.206-07:00Interesting, and informative post, thank you. I ma...Interesting, and informative post, thank you. I made bookmarks to give with my books, maybe I will use the cards instead. Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.com