MARKETING YOUR BOOK ON A BUDGET 2016

It's here a week early!

Get Marketing Your Book on a Budget 2016 in eBook and now paperback format!

Every year I go through this particular book and update everything! That means I let go of links no longer working for me, and add new links for free or low cost places to market your book! Plus, this time around, expect some new information on getting audio reviewers! 

Here't the new cover!

Kindle: Ready today!

Paperback: Is here!

Writer's Conference

I wanted to make you aware of a writer's conference being held May 10-11 at the Provo Marriott Hotel. Learn more here: ldstorymakers.com/conferences/2013-conference/.


I will be teaching a class on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The subject?

15+ Ways to Market Your Book Without Spending a Cent!

On Friday evening, 5 p.m. is a mass book signing, and at 8 p.m. is a publishers meet and greet. Come and see me!

This is a popular conference; last year's attendees were over 500. There are plenty of classes to choose from. Get help writing, publishing and marketing!

Kathryn

Best Linkedin Writing Groups

Recently, I have discovered the power of joining and participating in Linkedin writing groups.

I had a thought come to me that wouldn't leave me until I'd followed through: Share with those on your writing groups about your new book, Marketing Your Book on a Budget 2013.

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The idea seemed good; weren't all those in writing groups at one time or another going to be interested in how to best market their book?

And so I went in and spread the word.

Let me just say, word about my book spread like wildfire. In minutes people were chatting about it, asking questions, and telling me that they were going to go over to Amazon and get the book.

I was smart without really even knowing it.

I'd sent along this information, not at just any old time, but during my 3 day Amazon FREE eBook promotion.
 

http://www.amazon.com/Marketing-Your-Book-Budget-ebook/dp/B0094XV6MA

 



I'm glad I fell into this idea, but I wanted you to know about it so that you could use it to assist you in your next book promotion. So, without further ado, here are my favorite Linkedin writing groups:

Aspiring Writers
Authors & Writers of Fiction and Non-fiction
Book Marketing
Books and Writers
Christian Authors, Editors, Publishers, and Bloggers

When you join with any of these groups, make sure that you participate, and that means asking questions of other authors, answering the questions they pose, and sharing your latest news or insights.

What makes a writing group great is the give and take of all of its members.

Are You Shopping for a New Story?

Are you shopping for a new story? 

Hopefully, in preparation for the trip, you make a list.

You look through your cupboards and refrigerator to see what you have so you don't duplicate.

You plan a time when the shopping trip will work the best in your hectic schedule--preferably without the children.

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You may even look over your finances. At least in your minds eye you have a pretty good idea of what you can afford. You may even clip coupons and look for sales--a great thing if you have the time.

So what does this have to do with shopping for a story? Well, let me just tell you.

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• Making a list is a bit like organizing your thoughts before you write, kind of like those dreaded outlines. Especially if you're writing a novel, some outlining is in order. But choose the outlining method that is best for you.
• Ideas don't often come as easily as Mary Poppins flying down  with her umbrella. You must search for them; often, in the most unlikely places like a bank or a department store--maybe even a cupboard.
• Time for writing must be planned, it's not usually going to come to you. For this reason, and because my mind works better in the morning to early afternoon, I try to do most of my writing then. When I had small children I worked between naps and during the evening when they were in bed. Yes, I also wrote during the day when they were awake, but it was difficult I assure you.
• Are you looking for a publisher? An agent? Do you want to do the book on your own? These questions are better answered early on. Are you willing to spend more money on your manuscript, over paper, stamps, mailing envelopes or boxes by going the route of self-publishing? Actually, self publishing or POD publishing doesn't have to be the big expense it used to be, but you need to know early on what you're going to do with your novel once it's finished. 

  

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• Marketing is a BIG deal. In fact, it's said that the marketing of your book will take more of your time than the writing of it. I like to put aside at least 15 minutes a day for marketing my newest book--and balance the marketing with the writing I am constantly doing. Some days the entire day is spend on marketing.

Yes, shopping for a new story is kind of like planning and then going on a shopping trip. It's made easier when you have a great idea, can organize this idea and make time for writing and never forget that the shopping experience is not complete even after you've published writing your book.

When it comes to marketing, whether you choose mainstream publishing or POD publishing, be assured that there will be a lot of work ahead of you in getting the word out.

I wish you success.

Kathryn

League of Utah Writer's Conference: Update for 2013

If you've never joined in on a conference, or spent some time one-on-one with an agent, you'll want to consider the League of Utah Writer's annual conference. The date is: September 13 &14.

Especially if you're a new writer, learning the ropes and trying to find your niche, this conference offers valuable classes and other opportunties you can't afford to miss.

The conference will be held at the Hilton Salt Lake City Airport
1-801-539-1515
5151 Wiley Post Way
Salt Lake City, Utah

Learn more at: http://www.luwriters.org/.

One of the fun options at the League of Utah Writer's conferences is the opportunity for you to purchase books from published authors as well as learn about new publishing companies that have just joined the ranks.

If you want to learn more about Idea Creations Press; how to get your paperback or e-book out there, you'll want to stop by my table on Saturday. I will have freebies for you to take home, including information on how to get your dream book published!

 

Stop by my table and mention that you read my blog and receive a FREE special gift. I would love to meet you!

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