Amitava Mazumdar
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Jennifer Reynolds:
Could you tell me the most easiest way to deal with a book standing nowhere in the endless list of the books? Even it is seen that some good books suffers and then get lost in oblivion? I'm experiencing the same even after exploring a lot of marketing avenues?
Jennifer Reynolds
Marketing is the only thing I can think of that really helps, other than writing something so unique that it stands out on its own. The hardest thing about marking is that you have to stay active with it. I spend a great deal of time posting on FB groups, posting things on my numerous social media sites, and I've joined a few blog hops.
I'm slowly moving into more paid promotions. I've found that eReader News Today generated a great deal of sales and the Fussy Librarian did okay. I haven't tried Book Bub yet.
I send my novels out to at least ten reviewers a week seeking reviews. Some blogs generate sales. Some do not. Big Als Reviews boosted my sales and the review was only a four star.
I join rafflecopters with other authors or do on line parties. I'm even doing more live events like literary festivals. I poke business cards at everyone I think might be interested in one of my novels.
The only other thing to do to keep your name out there is to write more. I've released four novels in the last two years. Granted I wrote while in college, which allowed me to release my first three novels so quickly, but the idea is keep readers thinking about you and seeing your name.
I write in a number of different genres, so this concept hasn't worked a great deal for me because most romance readers don't care anything about suspense-thrillers or zombies.
I hope this helps. :)
I'm slowly moving into more paid promotions. I've found that eReader News Today generated a great deal of sales and the Fussy Librarian did okay. I haven't tried Book Bub yet.
I send my novels out to at least ten reviewers a week seeking reviews. Some blogs generate sales. Some do not. Big Als Reviews boosted my sales and the review was only a four star.
I join rafflecopters with other authors or do on line parties. I'm even doing more live events like literary festivals. I poke business cards at everyone I think might be interested in one of my novels.
The only other thing to do to keep your name out there is to write more. I've released four novels in the last two years. Granted I wrote while in college, which allowed me to release my first three novels so quickly, but the idea is keep readers thinking about you and seeing your name.
I write in a number of different genres, so this concept hasn't worked a great deal for me because most romance readers don't care anything about suspense-thrillers or zombies.
I hope this helps. :)
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