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All Blog Posts Tagged 'book promotion' (41)

How should you use this Book Marketing Network? A newbie asks a question. I answer it.

Question: I am a newbie at this to say the least. I got a lucky, fast break into publishing. I want more but can you tell me the advanced method of using your site to promote? How much time do i spend, who do i befriend, who is the most influential member that can get you to retail? John's Answer: You don't use this site to promote to people. You use it to create relationships with other authors and publishers -- and then use those relationships to create relationships with media,… Continue

Added by John Kremer on August 23, 2009 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Book Marketing and Book Promotion - An audio interview featuring book marketing guru John Kremer

On Wednesday afternoon, Janice Campbell of Words Matter Week interviewed John Kremer. The topic was anything and everything about book marketing. It was a great interview with at least 10 takeaway, do-it-now ideas for any author or publisher. You can listen to it here:

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Added by John Kremer on August 20, 2009 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

Wonderful book marketing stories being shared right now in the What's Working for You? forum. Check it out.

Members of the Book Marketing Network are sharing some wonderful book marketing stories right now in the What's Working for You? forum. Check it out. And share some of your own success stories. What's working for you? You can find the What's Working for You? forum on the main page of this network. On the left column, under forums. Please share. Continue

Added by John Kremer on August 6, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Do you want to be a guest on Oprah's TV show? It's possible. Find out how others have done it.

Did you know that there is a 10-step system for getting on Oprah? There are strategies that top publicists use to consistently get their clients on the show. I know this may seem impossible for ordinary authors, but once you know the behind-the-scenes scoop on how the top talk show in the country works, it's not as mysterious as it seems. Many people who have appeared on Oprah have seen their businesses boom, become millionaires or best-selling authors--sometimes overnight. And it can do the sa… Continue

Added by John Kremer on June 25, 2009 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

Tomorrow (Thursday) in New York City: Author 101 University featuring Mark Victor Hanson, Rick Frishman, Jill Lublin, Brendan Burchard, Alex Carroll, and more

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Added by John Kremer on May 27, 2009 at 11:30pm — 5 Comments

How to interact with the readers of your previous book when your newest book is on a completely different topic . . .

Here is my answer to a personal message I received on this network. The author asked how you interact with the readers of your previous book if your latest book is on a completely different topic. Again, here is my answer: ==== As for your question, you would be surprise on varied people's interests are. And if you have an audience for one book, at least 20 to 40% of that audience will probably be interested in your next book, no matter what the topic. (If the new book is on the same topic, of… Continue

Added by John Kremer on March 19, 2009 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

Twitter Can Boost Your Website Traffic: Twitter Tools for Everyone to Create a Better, Easier, Quicker, More Effective Presence on Twitter

Twitter Tools Home

Twitter Attachment Tools: Tweet photos, big posts, videos, polls, etc.

Twitter Away: Miscellaneous Twitter Happenings

Twitter Blog Connections and Advertising

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Added by John Kremer on March 17, 2009 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

Well, it's about time you found Twitter! What have I been saying for five weeks? Here are three key reasons you should be on Twitter

Here are two more reasons why you should be on Twitter: 1. My http://www.bookmarket.com website's Alexa rank has gone from 169,000 to 134,500 in five weeks. The only change in my online marketing strategy and activities during that time was a renewed participation and active posting in Twitter.com. 2. Yesterday, I connected with an editor at the New York Times. I'm scheduled to do an interview with one of his reporters in the next couple of weeks. 3. See below, from a post I did here l… Continue

Added by John Kremer on March 8, 2009 at 10:30pm — 5 Comments

Stupid People Doing Stupid Things: How to Understand Competition

Several people have recently left this network because they didn't like the fact that I have my book cover featured on this website. As the founder of this network (and the administrator), I am allowed to feature somethings that others are not able to. That someone would see this as competing with them (since they had published a book on self-publishing) is both short-sighted and incredibly naive. Personally, I support all my competitors and have done so for many, many years. Why? Because my b… Continue

Added by John Kremer on February 26, 2009 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

New resources for authors, publishers, and other marketers can be found at BookMarket.com

Here are a few of the new pages I've recently added to BookMarket.com: Group Blog Sites features blogging sites like Huffington Post that host hundreds of authors who blog. If you don't have time to write and market a personal blog, you might want to consider blogging on a group blog: http://www.bookmarket.com/groupblog.htm. Keyword Search Tools to help you target the right websites to help you sell books:… Continue

Added by John Kremer on February 23, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Great Tips Teleseminar: I shared many great tips during this teleseminar. It's free to listen in. Just go to the website to listen in.

You can listen in on the teleseminar I did for my 60th birthday. It's free. And you can download it free as an MP3 file to place on your iPod, iPhone, computer, etc. Listen to it here: http://www.instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=5553039. Continue

Added by John Kremer on February 7, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

How to Twitter More Effectively: Check out this new page on my BookMarket.com website! I just added some new material and links. Again. Alas. Always busy.

I've just compiled a ton of useful tools and resources for making your Twittering more effective, effortless, and fun. Check it out here: http://www.bookmarket.com/twitter.htm. Check out my Twitter page at http://www.twitter.com/johnkremer. Continue

Added by John Kremer on February 6, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Virtual Blog Tour: Mystery Author Doug Hewitt Visits American Chronicle

Doug Hewitt, author of the mystery novel, THE DEAD GUY, will be stopping off at American Chronicle on Day One of his virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on February 2, 2009 at 11:53am — No Comments

Virtual Blog Tour: Young Adult Romance Novelist Barry Eva (aka Storyheart) Visits Reader Views!

Barry Eva (aka Storyheart), author of the young adult romance novel, ACROSS THE POND, will be stopping off at ReaderViews on Day One of his vi… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on February 2, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments

Virtual Book Tour: Fantasy Author Bruce Skye Visits The Writer's Life

Bruce Skye, author of the suspense/mystery novel, GRAYRIDER, will be stopping off at The Writer's Life on Day One of his virtual… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on February 2, 2009 at 7:53am — No Comments

March Is Small Press Month -- Learn how you can help celebrate small presses, self-publishers, and indie publishers

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Added by John Kremer on January 30, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Check out the hottest book trailer of 2009 -- already more than 3 million views! Wow!

You can view the video right here on the Book Marketing Network: http://bookmarket.ning.com/video/hottest-book-trailer-in-2009 Continue

Added by John Kremer on January 25, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

What is a Character Blog and Why Do I Need One to Promote My Book?

For those authors who are confused as to what a character blog is or how one goes about to set one up, I give helpful hints that will have you on your way to creating your own character blog to sell your book. Visit Book Marketing Buzz to read tips on creating your character blog today! Dorothy Thompson Book Marketing Buzz www.bookmarketingbuzz.com Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 12, 2009 at 11:02am — No Comments

Do you have a character blog?

I'm on the hunt. For character blogs, of course. If you are a published author and have a blog set up just for one of your characters to blog, will you please visit www.bookmarketingbuzz.wordpress.com, fill out the poll and leave your character's blog link in the comment section? Thank you! Dorothy Thompson Book Marketing Buzz www.bookmarketingbuzz.wordpress.com Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 11, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Mystery Suspense Author Richard E. Roach to Appear on Blog Talk Radio

Pump Up Your Book Promotion would like to extend an invitation to all our readers to join Richard E. Roach as he kicks off the second half of his virtual book tour during J… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 4, 2009 at 7:17pm — No Comments