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15 Minutes Promotion Challenge Take 15 minutes today and visit the groups you belong to. Make comments Answer questions Ask questions Be a participating member. Engagement starts with you. Tell us in the comments which one did you do. Like – share – engage – learn more – http://bit.ly/BORLCH
One way I stop promotion overwhelm is I have a rest day. Today is my rest day. I scheduled my promotion for today and I can stay off social media if I want or I can engage organically. Today doesn’t have to be your rest day but I highly recommend you pick one day to rest. I’ve found when you are not having fun with promotion you don’t do it. Most people stop having fun
15 Minutes Promotion Challenge Take 15 minutes today and maintain your email. Answer email from your readers. Answer emails for opportunities. Delete junk mail, unsubscribe from things you don’t read. Send out emails you’ve been putting off. Make sure you’ve replied to all emails that need responses. Write a few emails to people you haven’t heard from. Today’s winner – Mary Judith Held Engagement starts with you. Tell us in the comments which one did
I think the hardest part about book promotion is making time for it. Most authors have a busy schedule and most don’t even know what to do to promote their books. I‘ve written two books about book promotion but it takes time to read and implement. Who has time for that? This week I challenge you to take 15 minutes a day for the month of September to promote your book. I will share a
Welcome to the seventh day of the Are You Ready To Promote 7 Day Challenge Today’s challenge is about: Social Media   http://bit.ly/1ITXK1N Social media platforms are great tools for writers who find they don’t have it in their budget to go to live events. You can meet readers and you can network online. I hear a lot authors say they don’t care for social media and I feel sad for them because they haven’t
Welcome to the sixth day of the Are You Ready To Promote 7 Day Challenge Today’s challenge is about: Your Calendar CLICK TO LISTEN TO AUDIO http://bit.ly/1u8PuZU Your calendar is an important part of your promotion. This is where your promotion plan goes, so you can stay on track with your goals. I’ve learned a calendar helps keep you organized and it great to be able to see where you are or where you are
Welcome to the fifth day of the Are You Ready To Promote 7 Day Challenge Today’s challenge is about: Your Budget CLICK TO LISTEN TO AUDIO http://bit.ly/1CooJQf Many authors don’t consider having a budget or think they can rely on free promotion to get their books in front of readers. This can work for a little while, but eventually you will have to reconsider this thinking. Having a budget, even a small one is important
Welcome to the fourth day of the Are You Ready To Promote 7 Day Challenge Today’s challenge is about: Your Goals CLICK TO LISTEN TO AUDIO http://bit.ly/1xZ2CjC Do you set SMART Goals for your online promotion? Most writers set writing goals, but have you considered setting promotion goals. What is it you want from your promotion? PROMOTION GOALS FOR THE YEAR –EXAMPLE Blog Tour Radio Interviews – 1 a month Magazine Interviews – one every
Welcome to the third day of the Are You Ready To Promote 7 Day Challenge Today’s challenge is about: Emails/Email signatures LISTEN TO THE AUDIO http://bit.ly/1y9bJi2 Don’t make the media hunt you down, make sure your email addresses are listed on your website, blog, social media pages and your promotional items (bookmarks, book covers, business cards etc. Your email signature is an important part of your book promotion plan. This is the best form of
Welcome to the second day of the Are You Ready To Promote 7 Day Challenge Today’s challenge is about: Mailing Lists CLICK TO LISTEN TO AUDIO For me this is your number one promotion tool.  I don’t recommend you promote without one.  Part of your promotion strategy is meet new readers.  If you have no way to capture these readers, you are promoting to the wind. Make sure you create a mailing list on a