For most authors, writing the book is the easy part. Marketing and promoting provides the greatest challenge!
I've read lots of articles and books about promoting, but
The Tricked-Out Toolbox, by
Tonya Kappes and
Melissa Bourbon Ramirez, is the only one I've seen that asks you to determine your personality type (introvert or extrovert), and then develop a plan based on what you're most comfortable doing. For example:
Introverts:
- blogging
- teaching an online class
- joining writing groups online
- social networking
- holding contests
- Kindle boards
Extroverts:
- book signings
- conferences
- teaching a class in person
- joining local writers groups
- social networking
- Kindle boards
Marketing is not a one size fits all endeavor.
The Tricked-Out Toolbox encourages you to work with your strengths in order to market your books for the greatest success!
Be sure to visit
Tonya Kappes's Blog for weekly tips that help authors market and promote their careers, and check out her latest release,
A Charming Crime!
If you enjoy promoting, do you have any tips you'd like to share? If you're not a fan of marketing, what have you found that works best for you?
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