I was shopping at Barnes and Noble this week and decided to check the writing\/publishing section to see if my books are there. I was surprised to find such a small section of books for writers and authors and nothing\u2014nothing\u2014on book promotion. Still, one of the largest sections in nonfiction seems to be diet, dieting and cooking (in other words, foods). <\/p>\n
I now have 6 five-star reviews for Talk Up Your Book<\/em> at Amazon. Check them out. Here are some quotes:<\/p>\n \u201cTalk up Your Book<\/em> is jam-packed with helpful hints for the beginning as well as the multi-published author. You\u2019ll find everything you need to know about building a platform, using social media, and how to prepare for author appearances. Ms Fry doesn\u2019t just tell you how to land speaking engagements, she tells you what to say. This helpful resource belongs on every author\u2019s shelf.\u201d Bestselling novelist, Margaret Brownley<\/p>\n \u201cI recommend this effort highly, especially for writers and authors who feel a need for greater personal engagement in the marketing process.\u201d Lucinda Crosby<\/p>\n \u201cAn excellent comprehensive guide for authors.\u201d Nancy Barnes<\/p>\n If you have a book to sell, you need to pursue the kind of exposure you get from personal contact\u2014public speaking, radio interviews, face-to-face socializing, book festivals, interviews and such. Talk Up Your Book<\/em> tells you why this is important and it walks you through the steps and presents the resources you need in order to be a more effective sales agent for your book. <\/p>\n