Book Marketing - Let's Talk

Hi all!

I’ve read that a writer should start a web presence even before the first book is even published. Though not as active as I should be, I am on Facebook, Twitter, and this blog. I also visit other blogs.

The next step will be to think about marketing my book once it is published. You know, book launches, blog tours, getting reviews and the works.

Today, I invite you to share what worked for you. What didn’t, and why? What do you wish you would have done. What you will never do again. Online and on a local level.

This could be fun.

Let’s talk.

Now What?

Now what?

Okay, I’ve written a book.

Revised.

Received critiques form other writers and editors.

Revised and polished.

Written a query. Written a synopsis. Subbed to agents and received a couple of great and positive  comments.

Polished more.

My wife and I own and run a magic shop. One method in magic is known as ‘the one ahead method’. This is where the magician is always one step ahead of the audience by knowing something they don’t know that the magician knows. I try to apply that to my writing too by planning ahead while working on the task at hand. Though I know the next step is a long way off because I have to get my book published first, I am researching marketing.

*Building a platform.
*Learning to find followers.
*Planning a book launch.
*Blog tours.
*Email lists.
*SWAG and all the fun stuff.

What are your tips and suggestions? What books or web sites do you recommend? Chime in with your favorite advice.