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You've just sold your first eBook. Congratulations! Um, hate to slap you with the wet fish of reality, but do you know who your marketing team will be for this book? That's right, it's YOU, boss! Count on your publisher to hand you a contract and a snazzy bookcover, and after that, it's all you. I'm an eBook author myself, and I'm here to help you navigate through the terrifying world of internet self-promotion. Take your time clicking through the topics on the left, and drop a note in the ho bag if you have a suggestion for new content!

Monday, May 14, 2007

Book Clubbin'

Online Book Groups. The Internet is loaded with them. Most are structured groups with the number of members ranging from 50 to 3000. Here's where you can make a serious dent in book sales. However, the challenge is to convince the group's leader to select your book to read and discuss. Most online groups are offended by authors who send their lists "spam" promos. Never, ever do this. What you should do is write a polite email to the list-owner and explain why your book is a good choice for the group. Never join a group just to promote yourself. There's no surer way to get banned from a reader's group for life...

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Karen Duvall
Author of DESERT GUARDIAN (The Wild Rose Press)
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