tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post4363605268565550431..comments2023-10-08T03:29:16.941-05:00Comments on Aaron Polson: Reasonable Book PromotionAaron Polsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-9325357033551631972011-08-12T06:19:03.018-05:002011-08-12T06:19:03.018-05:00Well said, Aaron. And I love that artwork.Well said, Aaron. And I love that artwork.Simon Kewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537163555998763769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-17660810786060826002011-08-08T12:06:32.988-05:002011-08-08T12:06:32.988-05:00Wow--more narrative goodness coming down the pipel...Wow--more narrative goodness coming down the pipeline, to go along with two great covers! I particularly like A Feast of Flesh!Daniel Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773792243682789399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-81595514863932896872011-08-08T11:30:34.518-05:002011-08-08T11:30:34.518-05:00I got that same mailing! I think the thing that w...I got that same mailing! I think the thing that weighed on my mind heaviest was how did this person get my address? But I think Cate is probably right that he found us on the HWA mailing list, since I do opt-in for such things.<br /><br />I have to agree it isn't the best use of money. It got me to take a look at the website, but the mailing went right into my "drawer of horrors" where I keep all random things that I don't feel deserve being thrown away quite yet (call me a hoarder if you will).<br /><br />And two new books!? Holy hell, Aaron. You're a machine.Anthony Rapinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581208296144295224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-31172365335269944242011-08-08T11:11:35.275-05:002011-08-08T11:11:35.275-05:00When has a postcard ever sold a book? Where did th...When has a postcard ever sold a book? Where did that come from, anyway? Is there some kind of observable track record for that stuff, because when it gets to my house it usually winds up as kindling.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675220785164388203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-53951357415860596842011-08-08T08:48:54.993-05:002011-08-08T08:48:54.993-05:002 books at once? Yeesh, Mr. Polson, make sure you...2 books at once? Yeesh, Mr. Polson, make sure you change the oil in that machine at least once a week!<br /><br />I LOVE the cover to These Darkened Streets. Simple but very powerful. Great work, as usual.Barry Napierhttp://www.barrynapierwriting.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-33187856642245197782011-08-08T07:06:46.724-05:002011-08-08T07:06:46.724-05:00I think reviews such as TV bookclubs (Oprah, Richa...I think reviews such as TV bookclubs (Oprah, Richard & Judy etc) help, but for the rest - forget it! I too spent too much money on my first book for too little response.<br />I have also seen people doing book signings where they have stood for ours in a bookshop only to sell one book! <br />I'm sticking to networking to stimulate word of mouth - such as it is. I also agree that the writing has got to stand up in the first place.Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-41399262319739527502011-08-08T01:55:46.390-05:002011-08-08T01:55:46.390-05:00I think I got that same mailing just this weekend,...I think I got that same mailing just this weekend, although I didn't have a 'special extra' and now I'm wondering what that special extra is (I won't say where my mind immediately went). I figured they got my address via the HWA. <br /><br />I'll hold my hand up and say I way over promoted Strange Men, but you know, I was young and over excited and I can't swear that I won't do it again. :( You'd think I was rich.<br /><br />I'm not likely to keep glossy postcards or author photos, but bookmarks are always welcome.Cate Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634397106201021055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-58721713167308053732011-08-07T22:35:59.395-05:002011-08-07T22:35:59.395-05:00Fabulous covers those.Fabulous covers those.Danielle Birchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796467053451208102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-47290608086278451082011-08-07T20:28:28.277-05:002011-08-07T20:28:28.277-05:00I know that a lot of people download every free bo...I know that a lot of people download every free book they come across on Amazon, but I've always felt that offering free stories is a good way to hook people. And when offering samples of longer books, give away half the book. The more people read, the more time they invest in your book, the better chance they'll buy the rest. <br />And, as Robert says, word of mouth is the bets promotion. In my dental office, we pay for ads in Yellowbook and the local papers, but personal recommendations is what gets us the most business. So encourage your fans, either outright or by writing reviews, to get them to go out and buy your favorite Indie author's booksBradley Convissarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798469907607963259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-688362967142879382011-08-07T19:00:53.275-05:002011-08-07T19:00:53.275-05:00Yeah -- bookmarks, postcards, all that junk, you h...Yeah -- bookmarks, postcards, all that junk, you have to figure 99% of it gets thrown away. Word of mouth is the best promotion, of course, and the internet makes that easier ... though it's still difficult. I'm actually thinking of adding a few giveaway copies of my newest book on Goodreads, see if that does anything.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958488745475196164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-5312569386834286012011-08-07T16:37:53.329-05:002011-08-07T16:37:53.329-05:00One press I've talked to recently told me they...One press I've talked to recently told me they've found reviews just don't help sales as much as we all previously thought. Words to ruminate on. I'm stressing less on blurbs and reviews these days, and you've got a great point on how much time you soak into promo versus how much into writing. Plus, the story has to be good, too--exactly! <br /><br />Loathsome is on my TBR list, and one day I'll catch up to it! :)Anti-Heroeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351192737791321988noreply@blogger.com