Advice for Authors
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Several months ago I read an interesting post on Seth Godin’s blog titled Advice for Authors. Some of his 19 tips represent common sense for all authors; others are more alternative. In any event, it’s an interesting read and will definitely get you thinking about your career as an author.
My two cents:
#5 — Absolutely. Focusing on your target audience is the best way to sell your books and online book promotion is the best way to find that micro-niche.
# 7 — I’ve actually had good luck with major publishers (23 out of 24 books), but I do agree there are times when publishing independently is a good business decision.
#13 — Bookstore signings didn’t work for me, but they may work for others. Personally, I got much more mileage from a virtual book tour.
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Patrice-Anne Rutledge is a bestselling author of 26 books translated into 11 languages who has been featured on CNN, Inc., CareerBuilder, AOL, Global Business and dozens of other publications around the world. She is an online book promotion expert who holds the designation of Certified eMarketer (CeM).
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Great advice, Patrice. I would love to hear about the results of your virtual book tour. I’m in the midst of my first one and am unsure of the kinds of results I should expect.