Comments on: How to Self-Promote Your Book on Our Blog

By: Gina

Gina — Sat, 01 May 2010 18:37:09 +0000

Very interesting and entertaining, and I’m not just saying that because the article suggests I should. I need to read a few more of your posts before I shamelessly promote my own book.
I do like your dry and witty approach!

By: Keir

Keir — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:42:56 +0000

Yes, I took the post down. No, we were not contacted by Stanek or anyone else. I made the decision because, although we encourage creativity in self-promotion, it appears that he was too creative. Any ongoing controversy just results in more attention. So we’ll let it rest at that.

By: Brian MacPherson

Brian MacPherson — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:51:27 +0000

Noticed you removed your post about the self published author Robert Stanek.

Was it becasue of his obvious, but deceitful self promotion tactics?

Or did Stanek contact you (maybe via a fake hotmail using lawyer like what he did with Derek Langford?) about the comments you allowed to appear and the heat got too hot to handle?

By: Terry Haugen

Terry Haugen — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:51:30 +0000

Hi,I really enjoy Booklist and your reviews and comments.Love the ideas on promoting books. As a former Children’s librarian, I am always interested in books for kids especially since now I am a Nona to my 5-year old grandson, Blake. I just started a blog about my cat, Tankene Ice Mist, and hope you will check it out. Terry

tailosoftankene@blogspot.com

By: Lucille Turner

Lucille Turner — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:39:30 +0000

Hi John R,
I have just recently become a blogger – or a bit of a blogger. It is one of those things I never thought to do, like freemasonry. In other words I did not think I was one (a blogger). Needless to say, I know absolutely nothing and would be grateful for some tips on self promoting your book. These days it seems that new authors also need a PHD in Marketing. Personally I couldn’t sell fruit to a chimp (although I suppose I may be able to give it away…). Any tips gratefully received.

By: Self-Promotion on Blogs and Web Sites « Library Shop Talk

Self-Promotion on Blogs and Web Sites « Library Shop Talk — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:06:48 +0000

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By: John R.

John R. — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:40:13 +0000

I had to laugh at this topic. I have a family member who recently wrote a book, and I gave him pretty much the same advice about self-promotion through blogs and web sites.

I always find it funny & annoying when I log into my WordPress blog to find half a dozen spam messages, all of which are clearly unrelated to the blog. I’ve thought, “if you’re going to try to spread your web address, at least personalize the message to give it a chance!” Better to be effective with a few than ineffective with a lot.

I’ve had a few folks who actually took the time to personalize the message. And it worked! I posted their comments (plus their URL).

By: Brenda Estacio

Brenda Estacio — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:51:30 +0000

I like your blog. New authors and young writers need a place they can go to and find such helpful advice. Keep up the good work.

By: Keir

Keir — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:13:13 +0000

Bonita, I’m glad you like the blog–and it’s very kind of you to promote your guest speaker’s book by linking your comments to her site. May I ask where you attend classes? I’m always curious to learn about changes in the way literature and creative writing are taught, and a chick-lit class sounds very unusual.

By: Bonita Rodriguez

Bonita Rodriguez — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:36 +0000

Keir,
I LOVE your blog! Full disclosure, ms. hughes, the author of that book, was a guest in our chick lit class. That day, the focus was on the industry changes and how she had to produce a video to gain awareness for a book! She also introduced us to your blog.
=0)

By: Keir

Keir — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:31:10 +0000

Well…”anything” is awfully broad. But once your first comment is approved, subsequent comments will post automatically if you use the same e-mail account. Of course, we review all comments for appropriateness and reserve the right to delete any we don’t like!

But, of course, flattery will get you everywhere–and thank you so much for your kind words! I don’t find nearly as much time to blog as I used to, but I’m trying to get out at least one a week from here on out. Fortunately, I have other able-bodied bloggers to help me out.

In all seriousness, thanks for reading and responding.

By: Laurie J. Edwards

Laurie J. Edwards — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:31:31 +0000

What fun! Thanks for the tips. Will keep them in mind for future promo. So once we get in under the radar, so to speak, we can post anything?

May I ask a question? Or I guess I should say–another question. With all the work you already do, how do you find the time to write all these humorous blogs? I’m loving them. I hope you keep them coming.

By: laura

laura — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:55:04 +0000

Dude, that’s totally why I comment here. I’m just trying to ingratiate myself in case I ever write a book some day. Oy.

By: Kaite Stover

Kaite Stover — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:25:38 +0000

Loved the “how to BSP on BOL” post. Still find them annoying and insulting, but now, I can laugh about it.

By: Keir

Keir — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:21:21 +0000

Thanks, Cindy. Waste not, want not, I always say.