Not Yet Published Author Website questions

You should see the Book Promotion Ideas and Advice sub-forum, especially the How to promote your book like an intelligent human being and not an SEO Dweeb thread.

I'm going to move this thread to Book Promotion Ideas, because it's a good question, and it's more specific than a general how to blog sort of question.

Before I wrote any of my books I had a website that I used to host short stories about my checkered past, Indian Motorcycle history, motorcycle safety tips, and about martial arts. A lot of that stuff ended up being baby steps taken toward writing full length novels.

Langadune said:

That's more or less where I'm leaning. I have a few unique hobbies and other mainstream interests (like my Harley). I don't really have any short stories as I have only recently been able to dedicate my time in earnest to writing again. I considered posting updates on my novel WIP but am not sure about the value when I really have no fan base or anyone that might even care right now.

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You know at this point, just go with it as an exercise in writing. Use it as a way to become comfortable with the writing environment and tools.

If you know the name you'll use on book covers, consider registering it as a domain name.

Langadune said:

That's more or less where I'm leaning. I have a few unique hobbies and other mainstream interests (like my Harley). I don't really have any short stories as I have only recently been able to dedicate my time in earnest to writing again. I considered posting updates on my novel WIP but am not sure about the value when I really have no fan base or anyone that might even care right now.

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I use my FB author page that's associated with my regular account (personal page) for quick writing status updates, along with science articles (I write Science Fiction), and for short bits about writing in general. Currently I have 244 followers there. I keep my author page fairly active with new material, and reminders of where to get my books. Also, I occasionally post short passages from my WIP, and seek feedback on cover designs.

Now - where I completely fall down is that I have no metrics regarding FB followers that actually buy my books.

I like using FB because so many people are already on it, so they don't have to visit a separate site to get info my my writing - if they're following me, it should end up in their feed.