Got 20 Minutes? How You Call Sell Books Online Fast
Book promotion can often get stuck at the end of our "to do" list because it seems to take up so much time, but book marketing services aren't always necessary. There are dozens of ways to complete some of your book marketing tasks in less than twenty minutes. Whether you have chosen to self publish or have been published with a traditional publisher, add these book marketing ideas up and they can make a significant difference in selling your book.
[1] Sell autographed books through Autographed by Author at www.autographedbyauthor.com! Sign up for $29.95 ($19.95 for each additional book) and they will send readers to your web site to buy the autographed book directly from you. They rank high in search engines so it will bring you new customers. Many people don't know how to sell books on the internet in unique ways. This is a fast way to start, especially if you've chosen to self-publish your book.
[2] Visit Amazon.com and make sure your book(s) have appropriate tags so you're no longer asking, "How and where can I sell my books?" Remember, people often put their problem into search engines so rather than tagging a book just "marriage" and "relationships" tag it "marriage help" "try to avoid divorce." Go to your book's Amazon web page and scroll down to "Tags customers associate with this product" and then add your own tags. Be sure to brainstorm which keywords customers may use to find you. Pretty soon you'll be a pro at how to sell books on Amazon.
[3] Don't steal pens-leave them! Carry a heap of pens in your purse, briefcase or car with your books information and web site. When you go into stores, pull one out to sign something your credit card slips and then leave it behind. Joining a book marketing network can help you think of book marketing ideas out of the box.
[4] Sign up for Google Alerts at www.google.com/alerts on any topics you should be kept up to date on. Particularly, be sure to take note of sites that are blogging about your topic and then go and comment on their postings, while introducing yourself. If you write articles on the subject they post on, let them know where they can get your articles and that they are welcome to reprint them. This is a great way to sell books online.
[5] Do you have an excellent quote in your book that people are going to highlight? Let's hope you have at least a few nuggets! Submit your quotes to quotation databases. Just Google "submit quote" or "submit quotation." You can also submit on at About.com's web site at http://quotations.about.com/library/bl/blform-Quote-Suggest.htm
[6] Occasionally go to the National Public Radio's web site to find out what books they are talking about. You can also get more information about syndicated book related radio shows. Go to http://www.npr.org/programs/ to listen to NPR shows and find their daily listing of books that have been featured on NPR at http://www.npr.org/books/index.html. Lastly, visit http://news.bookweb.org/mediaguide/673.html to see a listing of authors that have future events scheduled on NPR. And while you're at the web site, take a few minutes to research what NPR says about how to pitch their show at http://www.npr.org/about/pitch .
[7] Give your readers a call! It's easy and less expensive then sending a postcard to blast out a voice broadcast to people for just $.12 per call. One company, VoiceShot Outbound http://www.voiceshot.com offers 200 complimentary delivered calls. This is a unique and fun personal way to relate with people on your mailing list. When was the last time you received a phone call from your favorite author? I haven't yet, but it would sure get my attention!
When any book marketing idea comes to you that you don't have time to follow through on immediately, even if it seems silly at the time, be sure to bookmark the web site or write it down. When you have portions of free time chip away at a few fast ideas and soon your promotional efforts will sell your books!
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