Besides the obvious guest blogging, tweeting, Facebook etc. there are ways to get exposure for your novel without having to spend cash. We all know it’s hard to make money in this business – okay not all of us – but maybe the newbies, so here is a list of places and methods that worked for me.
Try online magazines that cover your genre. The following showcased DESCENT in the mystery genre.
OMNIMYSTERY News
Crime Fiction Lover THE SITE FOR DIE HARD CRIME & THRILLER FANS
If you belong to a writing organization such as Crime Writers of Canada, ask for placement on their advertising. This type of organization exists to help you.
Share your screen shots from Amazon or other sites. Let the big companies do the work for you. For example on July 26, 2015 DESCENT made #8 and one behind Lee Child in Amazon’s hot new releases in Mystery. Use these moments to be excited about your novel.
Share your success with your friends and thank them for buying your novel. The post below was shared throughout Facebook helping me with visibility in a crowded marketplace. Friends are amazing people who love to help you. Just let them know you need their support to spread the word.
Another author told me, “If you’re not excited about your book release, why would anyone else be?” So don’t be shy about sharing your news. We all want to hear about it and be happy for you.
Please let me know in the comments below if you have other ideas for free advertising. There have to other places…
If you’re interested, you can buy or download a sample of DESCENT at: myBook.to/Descent
Thanks for reading…
Great post, thanks for sharing. Was not aware of a couple of these. Will investigate!
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Have fun finding news ways to get the word out.
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Your comment that another author told you, “If you’re not excited about your book release, why would anyone else be?” is so true. If the author isn’t excited about their own book, why would I waste my time reading? Online magazines are a great place to find your next read.
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The online magazines are great. Such support for so many authors!
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Great advice, Kristina. Thanks!
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Any time Debra, I’m trying to remember to post what I learn as I go through this process.
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Reblogged this on Consumer Reports ★ ★ ★ ★ .
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