Indiana Writers' Consortium: Marketing Advice

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Marketing Advice

Looking for ways to market your book? Here is some advice from author and IWC member Meggie Tolkland.

Consider selling your book on craigslist. It's free! The best times to post your book are just before people get paid--i.e., Friday mornings and the 15th and 30th.
Promoting your book on social media? Make your posts just after breakfast, when most people are checking into Facebook or Twitter to start their days.
Put book club discussion questions on your website--it's a great tool for marketing your book to book clubs.
Having difficulty reaching editors or reporters? Try contacting freelancers. They get bombarded less.
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, and Pinterest are all ways to market your work through your existing social network--and they're free!

Learn more about Meggie and her current book on the IWC's author, speaker, and store pages. Or visit her website at www.tolkland.com.

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