Comments on: MARKETING MATTERS: Blog All About It

By: Britt

Britt — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:37:07 +0000

I keep coming back to this blog in my “journey” to become a published author. During a search one day, I came across “Books & Such” and was impressed by the information on your website. Then, months later, when I started my “writing journey” blog, your agency’s blog came up again! But then, when I looked at your submission guidelines I thought, “How can I help market my book? I don’t know. I’m not a salesman.” But this entry really opened my eyes to a way an author can get her stuff out there. I’m not published but when God allows it to happen, I’ll be ready. Thank you!

By: Karen Frantzen

Karen Frantzen — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:57:04 +0000

I’m new to all this too so thanks for the encouragement and information (by the way, Gig ‘em Ms. Kathleen!)
The heroine of my 1st and as yet unpublished book is sitting in my lap. (Small Schnauzer named May.)
I’ve not thought about “blogging” until reading all this. Great info y’all – thanks!!! I know I need to get a website up too.
ACK!
But as the previous poster said – It’s all good!

By: Nikole Hahn

Nikole Hahn — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:14:03 +0000

Thank you, Eva! Looking forward to tweeting with you. My stats have been improving. The slow progress is worth it especially since I’ve been encouraging people in my church congregation with my blogs. It’s all good. )

By: Kathleen Y'Barbo

Kathleen Y'Barbo — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:51:07 +0000

How soon is too soon to blog on a topic? I don’t there there’s a definite answer for that. Ideally, an author will become “known” for a topic of interest that follows through in books. I’m thinking of Dawn Meehan who began blogging about living with her large family and now writes humor about the same topic. So, I suggest you choose a topic with some measure of longevity and blog regularly on it. A tried-and-true way of relieving blogger’s boredom is to invite the occasional guest blogger to take a turn with a daily post. Don’t forget to spread the word on all the usual sites!

By: Kathleen Y'Barbo

Kathleen Y'Barbo — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:47:57 +0000

Blogging should be regular and the content fresh. Weekly is the minimum I would suggest. Even better if you can partner with others to provide new blog posts at a faster pace. The Books & Such blog has fresh content every weekday.

By: Eva Ulian

Eva Ulian — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:35:19 +0000

Sorry, I forgot to mention, this comment was meant for NIKI HAHN:

Don’t worry, I didn’t even have that when I first began… And it’s a slow, slow, slow process- but if you have writing in your blood, you’ll be out there churning stuff out in spite of the stats.

By: Eva Ulian

Eva Ulian — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:32:04 +0000

By: Eva Ulian

Eva Ulian — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:15:56 +0000

As soon as I read this I said, “now why didn’t I think of that?” Excellent Kathleen. First I’m going to Tweet you and then I’m off to see how many nuns there are out there blogging who will host my novel “The Reluctant Novice” when it comes out! In the meantime, just as I made friends with Tweeters, I will make friends with bloggers and prepare the ground.

By: Rebecca J. Clark

Rebecca J. Clark — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:30:13 +0000

Thanks for the informative post. I’m in the process of putting together a blog. How often should I plan to post? I’ve heard once a week is the bare minimum.
Becky

By: Nikki Hahn

Nikki Hahn — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:15:31 +0000

Now those of you who are veterans, don’t laugh at my feeble stats. I’m just beginning to build my platform. )