Marketing Tips For Authors

1) Create a website. There are many sites that gives you an
opportunity to create a website. Some of them include Authorsden and
Poet Pages.

2) Get your profile listed. Post your profile at different websites
that targets your genre. Some of them include Writer Magazine, Author
Insider and Author Connection.

3) Subscribe to Listservs. There are many listservs that gives you
the opportunity to meet and network with others, and post information
about yourself and your work. Some of them include The Black Writers'
Guild, Author Zone, The Authors Corner, Poetry 4 Writers, My Books
Out, and All Writers.

4) Post Reviews. Post reviews at your website, listservs such as
Poetry and Book Reviews or community forum.

5) Send Press Releases. Press release should be concise and topic
should be clear.

6) Create a handy handout. The hand out should include bio, photo of
your book, contact information and brief profile.

7) Get Interviewed. Newspapers, TV, Radio Stations and online
newsletters.

8) Submit your work.

9) Never give up!