1. Galadriel says:

    I recentally started a blog just for my novel in process, but it’s more of a self-prompting thing than a promotional thing.

  2. Lyn Perry says:

    The fact that you are accessible to those who might find your work enjoyable is the key. Best wishes on your novel in process.

  3. Lyn, I’m glad you added “don’t over promote.” There are some writers who seem only to connect with others in order to promote whatever they’re selling, and I honestly cringe when I see their name come up.

    That being said, there’s a “word of mouth” saying that claims buyers need to hear of a product seven times before it actually sticks, so I wonder, are some authors perhaps under promoting?

    Becky

  4. In the “other tips” category, I’d say for readers, Be honest. Not everything your favorite writer puts in print is groundbreaking or the best ever. Sometimes a story might be lacking in some area and it isn’t disloyalty to admit it. Especially when posting reviews in a public forum (like here at Spec Faith), it’s actually more helpful to give a balanced review. It makes others pay attention to the good things you say. Otherwise, they’re apt to dismiss them as fan rantings, paid critiques, or friend praises.

    Becky

  5. Lyn Perry says:

    Good points, Becky. I buy into the philosophy that if you are truly writing and publishing  on a regular basis, then that is promotion enough. I mean, sure post it once or twice, tweet it, but announce it and keep writing. One’s work is advertisement for the rest of one’s work (someone buys a book in  a series and immediately goes and searches for the rest of the books in that same universe or with that same main character). 

    And I agree about posting reviews that are not simply 5 stars because you want to support the author or Christian fiction or whatever. Honest reviews are best. Now I don’t know yet whether (or how much) writers should respond to those reviews at Amazon, for example. There’s a comment section, but I don’t think I’d want to get in a debate about a review from a fan. It doesn’t ever look good for the writer, imo. 

What do you think?