More people turn to their computers during holiday weeks.<\/p>\n
I have nothing to corroborate this statement, but I sure experience more activity at my blog and website during the few days after Thanksgiving, Christmas and even New Year\u2019s Day. The weekend following Thanksgiving, we\u2019re shopping. During the Christmas holiday week, we\u2019re playing and exploring and after the New Year, we\u2019re seeking ways to better ourselves. We\u2019re focusing on new beginnings. <\/p>\n
I typically sell quite a few books during this Thanksgiving weekend. I get a lot of inquiries and comments during the week of Christmas and, during New Year\u2019s week, folks not only purchase books to help them fulfill their writing\/publishing goals, but they also sign up for my courses. They join SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network) around the first of the year in order to better prepare themselves for publishing success. http:\/\/www.spawn.org<\/a> <\/p>\n Do you have a how-to, informational or self-help book? This might be a good time to promote your book and other offerings. It\u2019s too late for you to get the Thanksgiving shoppers\u2019 attention. But what are you doing toward attracting or enticing those who will be swarming around computers next month? <\/p>\n \u2022\tDo you have a well-designed, appealing website that clearly represents your book and services?<\/p>\n \u2022\tAre you attempting to get your customers\/clients\u2019 attention by advertising a discount, an add-on item or something else that gives your book or service added value. <\/p>\n \u2022\tDo you have a good ranking with Google so a search will take people to your site?<\/p>\n \u2022\tHave you been promoting your book to your audience through articles, book reviews, presentations, newspaper exposure, membership in appropriate organizations and tons of networking?<\/p>\n \u2022\tAre you planning an email or snail mail promotion sometime this month? It might be a good time to launch one. <\/p>\n \u2022\tSet up book signings and\/or a radio gigs this month. <\/p>\n \u2022\tBe sure to use your membership in SPAWN or other organizations to promote your book or services. Most of them encourage members to place announcements in their newsletters. If you are ready to approach publishing with the knowledge you need in order to succeed, purchase my book, The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book<\/em><\/strong>. Do you know what comes with it? Access to me at PLFry620@yahoo.com with your publishing-related questions. Of course, I like you to read the book first\u2014then, if your question isn\u2019t answered, email me with your questions. <\/p>\n Order the book here: If you\u2019re ready to launch your article-writing career, order this book: A Writer\u2019s Guide to Magazine Articles<\/em><\/strong>. If your book sales are faltering, you must read The Author\u2019s Repair Kit<\/em><\/strong>. But don\u2019t purchase this ebook unless you are committed to doing what it takes to reviving your book. It may take a major mind shift. If you can read this ebook with an open mind, then I recommend reading it NOW. http:\/\/www.matiliajpress.com\/author_repairkit.html<\/a> <\/p>\n If your book is ready to be edited (and remember all books need an editor), learn more about me and my services here: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/consulting.html<\/a> And contact me here: PLFry620@yahoo.com <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" More people turn to their computers during holiday weeks. I have nothing to corroborate this statement, but I sure experience more activity at my blog and website during the few days after Thanksgiving, Christmas and even New Year\u2019s Day. The weekend following Thanksgiving, we\u2019re shopping. During the Christmas holiday week, we\u2019re playing and exploring and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5,3],"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
\nWe all strive to make that holiday sale. And that\u2019s okay. But don\u2019t discount those potential after-holiday sales. This is the time to start the ball in motion.<\/p>\n
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