tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post3705046447830995338..comments2024-01-01T11:51:53.860-08:00Comments on Babbles from Scott Eagan: Marketing, How much is enoughScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-81486627162868950872008-06-06T08:30:00.000-07:002008-06-06T08:30:00.000-07:00Candice,I think what I see you referring to here i...Candice,<BR/>I think what I see you referring to here is just getting your name out there. If someone is on a blog or in a chat room and we like what this person is saying, we are likely to take a look at their work.<BR/><BR/>I'm not so sure about the banners yet. Like the websites, I don't just click on an unknown writer's banner, but more likely someone that I already know.Scott Eaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-70076522771262888542008-06-06T08:28:00.000-07:002008-06-06T08:28:00.000-07:00I agree that websites are great, but I have to say...I agree that websites are great, but I have to say, when I talk to people about how often they visit websites, the answer is always the same. They visit the authors they already buy and will continue to buy. They very rarely visit new authors. Does this sell the book? I don't know. These people were likely to buy that book regardless of the website.Scott Eaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-61308511382522917032008-06-05T10:08:00.000-07:002008-06-05T10:08:00.000-07:00Also, depending on the book genre, there are a lot...Also, depending on the book genre, there are a lot of places you can market your book fairly cheaply. <BR/><BR/>I write romance, and there are tons of blogs/review sites and such that allow ad space to be purchased, for as little as $10-$25 a month. <BR/><BR/>Even if I only spent $100 on ads online, if they're placed in the right places, they'll bring back a return. <BR/><BR/>Not to mention all the free banner exchanges/promos you can do, just by asking other authors, (friends) to drop a blurb about your book or post a link for you.<BR/><BR/>And then there's chat groups. Granted, one can spend HOURS on the online loops, but if managed properly, they can be good at getting your name out there. And they're free too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274178330113713370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-66834655138159298182008-06-05T00:29:00.000-07:002008-06-05T00:29:00.000-07:00It's a fine line between time invested and the ret...It's a fine line between time invested and the return on your investment. Swag is disposable and costs too much. Making friends with your local booksellers and promo targeted to booksellers and librarians would produce the most results. It's like trying to dig down through layers, to get to the people with the cash and buying power.<BR/><BR/>I listened to a lecture once that said single title was pretty hit or miss when it came to sales, because so much depended (if you were new) on the cover, and the back cover copy. And IMO, it also depends on where your name falls in the alphabet. People love that eye-level buy.<BR/><BR/>anyway. A website. A good, professional, updated at least every few months website with "added value" in terms of either free reads, useful reference, or something that draws, and keeps drawing people back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14553958040386480998noreply@blogger.com