mreddin said:
Could you share with us how your sales have been and whether you achieved any bookstore placement (if that was a goal)?
sales started slow (its only been available for a month) but I made sure I did my ground work - setting up a decent site, and I approached local book stores who are taking the book on consignment, I talk to everyone, especially those in my city who are involved with the organizations that I am associated with. I have 1 tv interview coming up, two local publications are reviewing the book, and I have been asked to speak to some youth and parent groups. I try to work on marketing every day, including sending e-mails to magazines, andother media outlets. I drop off copies to local media personalities who interview authors. Can you say Stalker? Orders are coming in.
I also started to send out copies to publishers - they get to see the finished product as well as my marketing efforts and soon my reviews. If I get picked up, great! If not - nothing changes, I have to sell my product. I also let publishers and anyone else know I have a second book complete and in editing phase.
I approched local publications, and I am writing articles for them for additional exposure. I am trying to position myself as an "expert".
Dave
http://www.demonandmonk.com
