tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post6391413406325901959..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: SURE FIRE WAYS TO A BESTSELLER! Online Marketing Symposium Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-76789449001287932172014-01-23T07:51:56.141-06:002014-01-23T07:51:56.141-06:00By far, one of the best post in the Online Marketi...By far, one of the best post in the Online Marketing Symposium I've read! You may have to consider branching into marketing. Loved how you don't take yourself so seriously. Hilarious. Kudos and thanks! Buck InspireAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-85840845195658588972014-01-21T13:04:05.614-06:002014-01-21T13:04:05.614-06:00Good suggestions! I agree that a good title and co...Good suggestions! I agree that a good title and cover are super critical.Sharon Baylisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361550815860670756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22047604198175261952014-01-21T12:01:03.540-06:002014-01-21T12:01:03.540-06:00$99 = 990 rands my side of the globe! Yikes!
Thank...$99 = 990 rands my side of the globe! Yikes!<br />Thanks for the free marketing tips!<br /> I especially liked your "How To Get Noticed Tip Number#4... Get Creative...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-3700405256598941062014-01-21T11:29:34.514-06:002014-01-21T11:29:34.514-06:00These are some very good tips! If you produce a q...These are some very good tips! If you produce a quality product, word will get out, and you'll see increased sales. Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-27716813533828374452014-01-20T19:31:30.770-06:002014-01-20T19:31:30.770-06:00Arlee:
I tried not to be brutal just honest. So ma...Arlee:<br />I tried not to be brutal just honest. So many sugar-coat Indie Publishing. The Publishing World is undergoing changes, and there are too many authors out there for us to stand out easily.<br /><br />I stil love writing. I may become the Emily Dickinson of Indie Publishing and publish my books even though no one reads them. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20328611274420417422014-01-20T19:26:43.860-06:002014-01-20T19:26:43.860-06:00Brutal honesty is effective and you've done a ...Brutal honesty is effective and you've done a great job here. This is a lot of excellent information to take to heart. I hope your sales pick up, but it's a big world of books out there in a tight economy. The takeaway in your piece is not to give up. So true in everything. At least don't give up until you're absolutely sure all is lost and you don't love your product anymore, and then just move on.<br /><br />Great post. Thanks for contributing this.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84651088214250365652014-01-20T13:45:18.940-06:002014-01-20T13:45:18.940-06:00Sittie:
In series there is an opportunity for your...Sittie:<br />In series there is an opportunity for your secondary characters to undergo growth and character arcs of their own -- quite fun. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87662261344989557002014-01-20T12:35:57.321-06:002014-01-20T12:35:57.321-06:00This free marketing symposium is really fun and he...This free marketing symposium is really fun and helpful. :-) Haven't done a series yet. Will do soon. Thanks!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myownwritersnook.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Musings of a Hopeful and Pecunious Wordsmith</a>SittieCateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14521819279505376147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-53996030132660053072014-01-20T12:02:49.801-06:002014-01-20T12:02:49.801-06:00Cathy:
I'm glad you enjoyed my intro. Writers&...Cathy:<br />I'm glad you enjoyed my intro. Writers' Digest I think is not so amused at me. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-32736605189582581782014-01-20T12:01:47.926-06:002014-01-20T12:01:47.926-06:00Inger:
Your words about HOUSE OF LIFE means a lot....Inger:<br />Your words about HOUSE OF LIFE means a lot. Thank you. :-)<br /><br />Jeremy:<br />There is always meaning in what you write. :-)<br /><br />Heather:<br />We learn through practice and error not by paying experts who've have never written a string of bestsellers. Glad to see you here. <br /><br />Trisha:<br />We authors already know the sellers' perspective -- your post will eagerly read!<br /><br />Tara:<br />The best post is one that helps yet makes you laugh along the way, right?<br /><br />Yolanda:<br />You have the greatest secret: perseverance! I hope you are having high sales.<br /><br />J.L.:<br />Free is the greatest price there is. I try to help my friends.<br /><br />Crystal:<br />You can use that $99 in much more enjoyable ways!<br /><br />M J:<br />Yes, covers are great bait, but you hook the reader with great prose and a riveting story.<br /><br />Chrys:<br />I just thought of that end of book advertising. I need to put it at the end of all my books. Glad you liked that idea.<br /><br />Lee:<br />None of us enter the publishing world knowing what we should know. We learn by the bruises along the way. May you have great sales! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-73683389673333966442014-01-20T11:59:07.972-06:002014-01-20T11:59:07.972-06:00I laughed and laughed at your intro (but had $99 h...I laughed and laughed at your intro (but had $99 handy, just in case...)Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-83828154059342345212014-01-20T11:43:37.376-06:002014-01-20T11:43:37.376-06:00You've opened the gates here and flooded your ...You've opened the gates here and flooded your readers with ideas. I love the idea of sequels, but I came late to loving it. I'm also late in establishing my goals and measuring the effectiveness of my marketing. I was naively sure my publisher would handle that while I huddled in my garret, writing. I can hear the laughter.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-72991931684506637572014-01-20T11:01:51.211-06:002014-01-20T11:01:51.211-06:00Wonderful tips! Having a great title and cover rea...Wonderful tips! Having a great title and cover really does attract readers. Advertising previous work at the end of every book you publish is a great idea.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20244353091154071622014-01-20T10:41:48.204-06:002014-01-20T10:41:48.204-06:00Book covers draw you in, but it's what's b...Book covers draw you in, but it's what's between the pages that keeps you there and gets you coming back for more. You've definitely filled this post with lots of helpful advice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-71258365867187239942014-01-20T09:36:14.689-06:002014-01-20T09:36:14.689-06:00As I'm inclined to hold onto my $99, I think I...As I'm inclined to hold onto my $99, I think I will follow your advice. ;)<br /><br />Great stuff.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63981653441308141762014-01-20T09:20:51.091-06:002014-01-20T09:20:51.091-06:00Roland, yes, you've shared some awesome tips h...Roland, yes, you've shared some awesome tips here and I got them all for free. :)J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78986448200647676892014-01-20T09:15:19.870-06:002014-01-20T09:15:19.870-06:00WOW! Thank you for that wonderful introduction! Gr...WOW! Thank you for that wonderful introduction! Great advice. There are so many just waiting to take our dollars - but our greatest tool is perseverance. <br /><br />Thank you so much for participating!<br /><br />I want to read Trisha's post - a buyers perspective is a great one to have!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70820510281272868862014-01-20T07:52:58.752-06:002014-01-20T07:52:58.752-06:00excellent tips and hilarious post, as usual!
thank...excellent tips and hilarious post, as usual!<br />thanks, man! ha!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-37963600185334502482014-01-19T18:37:19.137-06:002014-01-19T18:37:19.137-06:00I signed up for this Marketing thing, but really a...I signed up for this Marketing thing, but really all I have to offer is the buyer's perspective. Perhaps that will do :)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61310431103142365792014-01-19T17:28:38.471-06:002014-01-19T17:28:38.471-06:00Yes! High five. Save your money indeed. Love this!...Yes! High five. Save your money indeed. Love this!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20945394725209177022014-01-19T10:23:05.504-06:002014-01-19T10:23:05.504-06:00i get emails from different groups claiming to be ...i get emails from different groups claiming to be part of some internet book that i need to confirm my information. yet they claim i am part of this book all ready, i am like the info hasn't changed... because i don't know who the heck you are...<br /><br />thank you for this post, learned plenty. the chance to be part of a contest, is like winning a poop fight with a monkey... never going to win...<br /><br />wow this is the weirdest response, but there is meaning?Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-39771611715873743022014-01-19T10:13:21.971-06:002014-01-19T10:13:21.971-06:00What a great and I'm sure helpful post to writ...What a great and I'm sure helpful post to writers out there on the blogs. I too am spellbound by Death in the House of Life, your creativity and wordcrafting is beyond spellbinding, if there's such a thing. All the best to the writers who just read this post. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-34188443634998444742014-01-19T09:49:45.530-06:002014-01-19T09:49:45.530-06:00D.G.:
Lurking on the edges is good ... and informa...D.G.:<br />Lurking on the edges is good ... and informative. See patterns, make new friends, and reflect. :-)<br /><br />JK Rowling:<br />Perhaps she wanted to write the modern WRINKLE IN TIME? We all have our literary heroes. I imagine becoming self-supporting was the height of her dreams then with a child to raise! Thanks for being my friend. :-)<br /><br />Rashida:<br />Thanks for visiting!<br /><br />Alex:<br />And beware of those who would SELL you success! Your next book will do fine because you have a huuuge fan base. :-)<br /><br />Lorelei:<br />Nor the Publishers' Clearing House Contest either!!<br /><br />Usually our inner voice is trying to tell us something we would rather not hear. If you have misgivings about your title, then the wise move would be to change it. How about BLOOD LEGACY or BAD BLOOD or BLOOD WORK something like that?<br /><br />Sorry about your feral cat book. But all it takes is one person, the right person to talk of it, and then the momentum will build.<br /><br />I'll cross my fingers for you!!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-34953137742030460062014-01-19T09:28:06.373-06:002014-01-19T09:28:06.373-06:00Aw, man, you mean I WON'T win that contest? Sh...Aw, man, you mean I WON'T win that contest? Sheesh!<br /><br />I used to be a subscriber to WD, and then I began to see a pattern each year for YOU WILL PUBLISH YOUR BOOK IN 20**. Riiiight. Or get that agent when you used their tried and true steps. Yada yada...<br />Good points to ponder. I haven't sold 1 copy of my true story about feral cats, so don't feel bad, Roland, things might pick up. <br />I am sticking with my series, but I need to get this other book out, my detective/vampire story. Wondering if the title "Dhampire Legacy" is gonna work. I'm a little hesitant on using it, but don't want to use "Vampire Legacy" since my series uses "vampire" in the titles too. I don't want people to be confused. <br />Flummoxed in Illinois.Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31556876544573163612014-01-19T07:45:35.850-06:002014-01-19T07:45:35.850-06:00That's right - save your money. I didn't s...That's right - save your money. I didn't spend anything for mine to become hits.<br />Series do seem to sell better. Which makes me nervous now that I am not writing one.<br />Thanks for contributing to the symposium!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com