Comments on: Authors, Are You Ready – Media Ready?

By: Alison Hill

Alison Hill — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:03:55 +0000

In reply to Caroline Gerardo. Thanks for the comment Caroline and good luck with your new release.

By: Alison Hill

Alison Hill — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:03:09 +0000

In reply to Caroline Gerardo. Thanks for your comment Caroline. Yes publishing a book and marketing it takes a lot of work and effort, but you learn a lot about yourself on the way. Good luck with your new book.

By: Caroline Gerardo

Caroline Gerardo — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:58:01 +0000

Great article. Even when I think I am prepared I know there is much more I need to learn. Just saying buy my book is not enough. Working with peers helps make it fun.
I see authors in the big six working /promoting. Any author wants a RT just whistle.
My new release:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Lucky-Boy-ebook/dp/B0064FOCZO

By: Alison Hill

Alison Hill — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:53:58 +0000

In reply to Jill Lawton. Hi Jill, Not to worry about the past, think of what you can do now. And it sounds like you're doing the right things, blogging and tweeting help build your platform as a writer and you have the opportunity of communicating with your audience. I wish you the very best of luck.

By: Alison Hill

Alison Hill — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:50:57 +0000

In reply to Sandra Mackness.

Hi Sandra,

There’s no need to find it daunting, although I completely understand – most writers feel the same way. Being prepared is the key factor here, knowing your work and yourself as a writer, then being able to articulate this to others clearly and concisely. Good luck!

By: Alison Hill

Alison Hill — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:48:23 +0000

In reply to liveotherwise. Hi, Thanks for the comment, and yes, I would offer tips on how to multiply the hours in a day, but I haven't quite got that formula down yet, will let you know! Even if you haven't got a finished manuscript, it's always good to get a head start on publicizing yourself. Write a blog, articles, go speak at some events. Then when you do have a book, you already have a following, however small, to build upon. Good luck!

By: Alison Hill

Alison Hill — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:43:00 +0000

In reply to Linda Bernstein (@wordwhacker). Hi Linda, thanks for the comment.

By: Jill Lawton

Jill Lawton — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:34:10 +0000

I self-published a book several years ago but even though it was written for and marketed to a small conference circuit I was devastated by the low sales – to think that all those trees had died to feed mice and cockroaches in a dingy storeroom!!!Not to mention the waste of my artistic talents:)Now I am cheerfully but cautiously probing the world of blogging and tweeting before I give the next book a go – and so yes, I would love a copy of yours. I don’t actually have a website – just a blog address jilllawton.wordpress.com (but I think I know the difference – is that progress?)

By: Sandra Mackness

Sandra Mackness — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:20:01 +0000

These comments reflect concerns that so many of us have about ‘surviving’ in the digital age. I love the writing bit and try to be disciplined but really need to be more media savvy. I find this aspect more daunting than personal appearances and your book sounds just the ticket!

By: liveotherwise

liveotherwise — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:18:46 +0000

Hi there

I tweeted this a couple of times yesterday or the other day and didn’t enter as I don’t (yet) have a book to market. What I do have though is a whole bundle of ideas and a plan, so I figured I’d come back and give it a shot. Any help at marketing or publicising myself is likely to be useful, and if you could throw in some info on how to multiply the number of hours in the day to fit in everything, that would be fantastic…