How to promote a book that will have a limited market?
Unless there is a huge advertising budget, then it is very difficult however … reviews are very significant and important aspects of marketing.
Below is, to me, the ultimate review that I would dream about getting and, bonus, it is focused on “Just Thinking”- a book of easy to understand poetic verse about life.
The budding poet on your Christmas list (or perhaps yourself) would surely enjoy a book of “life poetry” which is easy to understand, and yet prove to be thought provoking.
Do you dare to explore my past, knowing that some aspects may well parallel your own history?
The review:
“MY ADVICE as an English major and having a Master’s in literature and being in LOVE with poetry is…BUY THIS BOOK. Colin’s poetry is not only understandable (although pieces of it come back to “haunt” me and I take the book down from my shelf and reread a particular poem often), but moving and interesting, and worth the price of the book. I even used one of his poems with my Advanced Writing Class, and it caused the most wonderful discussion and a real “ah-ha” teaching moment. I highly recommend it!”
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For more information about “Just Thinking”, please click/select the book cover in right column (may have to scroll to find it!).
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Awesome review! It is so hard to market without paying. Even with blogging it’s hard to grow and get out there without paying.
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It comes down to the basic reason for publishing ones own work doesn’t it. If the goal is to make money … good luck if you do not have a publisher aggressively pushing such that they are prepared to carry some of the inherently high promotional costs (no problem if you are a celeb or controversial politician!). My goal was simply to get some of my writings “out there”, and am very happy with “Just Thinking”, “Who Said I was up for Adoption?” and “The Odessa Chronicles”. I do not have the means to promote in the mass media, but I can still use this Blog and FB etc. 🙂
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It’s awesome to have published books! Admirable. I write because I enjoy it and hope to help animals. But to help animals I have to get out there and I am slowly but surely. 🙂
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Somebody once told me “Sell one book at a time!” The point being that if you think you have a best seller and are waiting for the big royalty cheques, you are probably going to be disappointed. At least every ‘one book’ sold means another ‘one person’ has decided to buy it! 🙂
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That’s a wonderful review, Colin!!
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Thanks Erika. I was quite taken aback when I read it! 🙂
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I can imagine! This a beautiful and detailed honor of your work, Colin!
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A phenomenal review for sure.
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So wonderful that you can have an impact like this. Well done!
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Thank you Michael. An endorsement like that is wonderful.
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Such a great review that you have every right to be proud about. I think what makes your poetry so good is that people can see your heart as they read your words!
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Thank you. I do hope others will give themselves (and others) that opportunity. Anything that reflects on life is, to me, an important step to a greater understanding.
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I have to agree! 🙂
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