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Thanks so much for including this post. I’m really excited to see how week 2 of #NaNoProMo unfolds!
ReplyLove the time blocking tip. Now I just actually have to use that time rather than letting it get overwhelmed by other to-dos!! Why do I want to win? I have a 3-book deal and the first book is coming out in October, so I need all the help I can get launching this career!
ReplyCongrats, Angelina on your book deal! Hope time blocking helps you juggle this exciting time.
ReplyPauline,
Although, I’ve never considered the term “binge promoting” before. I can see this as being useful for some authors who are doing all things writing and promoting and becoming overwhelmed by it all. The only downside I see is as you mentioned, not having a consistent interaction with one’s readers. I’ve noticed that readers stop showing up when authors stop showing up.
I believe time blocking for promoting makes the most sense. Also, I think that having helping hands conduct some of your promotion gives the author the ability to be present long enough to endorse the promotion, or comment before slipping off to return to their writing. I see this as a means of removing some of the overwhelming feelings of writing, promoting, et cetera.
You provided some great choices, along with the pros and cons which are helpful and couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Donna
Yes, Donna, binge promoting is my least loved option here, but it’s better than nothing… And definitely, getting help where it makes sense to do so is always a relief!
ReplySome great ideas, especially the “binge” promoting. That seems to be how I do things. I’d love a copy of your book – I definitely think I’m going indie.
ReplyDepending on your skillset (and mindset!) going indie can be a terrific choice, Linda. I’m so happy I opted for that.
ReplyI have one heck of a time with this. Though I don’t have much to market just yet, I should be getting the word out about what I do have, and get readers excited for what’s coming (eventually). The funny thing is, I have time – it’s just low on the totem pole of all the things I have to do in a day.
ReplyRaiscara, it might make sense for you to start with some “baby steps” until you get used to doing a few small things to beginning to connect with readers. And yes, everything has to be judged against the other stuff on that totem pole!
ReplyExcellent article! The four tips are very reasonable and are totally doable. I enjoy how you state you don’t have to do it all if you don’t want to or can’t. I’m currently in the full on big time promotion swing of things right now for my upcoming novel so even though I have time it’s the managing it and figuring out what works for me that I’m having trouble figuring out. This would certainly help me figure things out.
ReplyThanks, Pauline, for a helpful article. The concepts of time blocking and binge marketing both strike me as being in tune with the way most of us live now, which means they should be relatively easy to implement and stick with. Consistency is key here, and you’ve given several excellent ways to achieve it.
Thanks again,
Dana Lemaster
Thanks, Dana. Yes, I really do believe that small, regular steps add up more than we sometimes appreciate!
ReplyYes, I *really* love my theme days. My brain appreciates the Scarlett O’Hara approach of knowing it doesn’t have to worry about something today, and can think about it tomorrow, instead!
ReplyI agree, Marianne. Even just once a month, we can create a lot of momentum for our books with the “binge” approach!
ReplyI need to make scheduling a habit, not only for,my book promotions….but my book writing as well. 🙂
Thank you!
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