I often suggest that authors promote their books through their own blogs. But you can also get exposure on other people\u2019s blogs. Here are some tips:
\n\u2022\tDo an Internet search for blogs focusing on the subject, genre or theme of your book. For my new mystery novel, Catnapped, I seek out blogs related to mystery writing and those featuring cats. <\/p>\n
\u2022\tStreamline your search by locating blog directories. Most are separated into categories.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tSpend some time at each potential blog. Find out if they post guest blogs. Does the blogger interview authors? Do they review books?<\/p>\n
\u2022\tContact those bloggers that provide the sort of coverage you require\u2014they have a large following of visitors interested in the topic or genre of your book, and they welcome author participation. <\/p>\n
\u2022\tFollow through with what you say you\u2019re going to do and do so in a timely manner. This might be to send a copy of the book and a jpeg of the cover. Or you might write a guest post on an agreed upon topic. <\/p>\n
\u2022\tWatch for comments after the post goes live so you can respond where appropriate.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tAlways thank the blogger for the opportunity.<\/p>\n
A caution: Check the date of the last post at the blog site. How often does this blogger post? How many comments does the blogger attract? If there\u2019s little activity at the blog site, your book won\u2019t be noticed. <\/p>\n
For over 250 more ideas for promoting your book, enhanced by anecdotes from two dozen professionals and authors, read \u201cPromote Your Book, Over 250 Proven, Low-Cost Tips and Techniques for the Enterprising Author.\u201d It\u2019s at Amazon.com in print, Kindle and audio and at most other online and downtown bookstores. Or order it here: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> <\/p>\n For a fun read, check out Patricia\u2019s first novel\u2014Catnapped, a Klepto Cat Mystery. It\u2019s on Kindle only. http:\/\/amzn.to\/14OCk0W<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I often suggest that authors promote their books through their own blogs. But you can also get exposure on other people\u2019s blogs. Here are some tips: \u2022 Do an Internet search for blogs focusing on the subject, genre or theme of your book. For my new mystery novel, Catnapped, I seek out blogs related to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t