tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post2342400181952175665..comments2024-03-26T03:37:39.471-04:00Comments on Focused on Story: IWSG Blog Hop: Money and Marketing #IWSGbloghopJ.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-26070526784621290602021-06-05T15:49:39.034-04:002021-06-05T15:49:39.034-04:00Thank you, Helena. Yes, we always said you can'...Thank you, Helena. Yes, we always said you can't sell out of an empty wagon. Hopefully, we can keep piling the books in the wagon!J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-56986107367257675342021-06-03T16:29:37.468-04:002021-06-03T16:29:37.468-04:00Sounds like 3 candidates didn't care if the wo...Sounds like 3 candidates didn't care if the won or not. Word-of-mouth is the best advertising.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-89828178101791691332021-06-03T16:27:14.813-04:002021-06-03T16:27:14.813-04:00Thanks. I agree with the series idea. I never wrot...Thanks. I agree with the series idea. I never wrote a series because I'm sure I'd mess up the next books with incorrect info. I don't want to upset the readers who look for those things.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-63056070274171182382021-06-03T16:25:37.268-04:002021-06-03T16:25:37.268-04:00Moving forward is important and slowly is fine. Co...Moving forward is important and slowly is fine. Congrats!J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-61102931647809143012021-06-03T04:25:26.307-04:002021-06-03T04:25:26.307-04:00That's great about the number 1 spot, JQ! Ther...That's great about the number 1 spot, JQ! There aren't many authors who can say that, and the US market is even more crowded than here in the UK. One of your commenters, Jacqui Murry, said the best promo is writing the next novel, and I agree. You also have to try and stay on top of the sales of the books you have. It's very hard work, and I totally sympathise. You do a great job withHelena Fairfaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304060264698408780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-47442994084299185082021-06-03T00:46:27.079-04:002021-06-03T00:46:27.079-04:00Sorry, *school board director* - I mixed that up w...Sorry, *school board director* - I mixed that up with school council. J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-12003298268595003952021-06-03T00:44:26.453-04:002021-06-03T00:44:26.453-04:00I don't know about thousands of dollars.
But ...I don't know about thousands of dollars. <br />But I'll say this:<br />We just had a general election. A bunch of people ran for school council. I'm one of those voters who will look someone up to see what they stand for/against before I'll vote. There were three candidates that had NOTHING. Didn't answer the newspaper questions. Didn't make a website. There was nothing J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-10826391194324755922021-06-02T16:42:34.892-04:002021-06-02T16:42:34.892-04:00Lots of authors do Amazon ads. I want to learn to ...Lots of authors do Amazon ads. I want to learn to do them. I have scheduled new release ads with places like Fussy Librarian and Digital Book Today. Those have been hit or miss.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-59245036731987827702021-06-02T16:30:01.154-04:002021-06-02T16:30:01.154-04:00The most effective tool I've found is writing ...The most effective tool I've found is writing more books. Each new one by its very nature promotes prior ones. I like the idea of trilogies--or series--because readers get to like the characters.<br /><br />A memoir--well, maybe a series of how other female entrepreneurs made their dream come true. Best of luck Janet!Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-86409852851492777332021-06-02T16:09:20.754-04:002021-06-02T16:09:20.754-04:00I have started treating my writing like a business...I have started treating my writing like a business too. It makes a difference and I am moving forward--slowly but moving. Great advice. Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-80171446925157871482021-06-02T15:24:13.910-04:002021-06-02T15:24:13.910-04:00Thanks for the input. I think I'll try that so...Thanks for the input. I think I'll try that soon. Any one more effective than another?J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-28274130876822009352021-06-02T15:22:49.487-04:002021-06-02T15:22:49.487-04:00Thanks. I was so burned out after the virtual book...Thanks. I was so burned out after the virtual book tour, I quit pushing.My book sales really suffered. Trying to do better now.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-50339011314492289202021-06-02T15:21:18.702-04:002021-06-02T15:21:18.702-04:00My greatest fear is spending a lot of $ and not ma...My greatest fear is spending a lot of $ and not making enough to cover the expense of it. Not good business practice. I believe that is called the ROI--Return on Investment. Good to see an uptick in sales!! Especially with your new release!J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-58331398977932961942021-06-02T15:17:57.855-04:002021-06-02T15:17:57.855-04:00Thank you, Joylene.Thank you, Joylene.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-1961577454564881602021-06-02T14:26:37.536-04:002021-06-02T14:26:37.536-04:00#1!!! That's awesome, cuz. You should be very...#1!!! That's awesome, cuz. You should be very proud!<br />I agree. The pub from friends is wondrous, and necessary.<br />But after the initial excitement dies down, I feel like you need paid advertising to keep it out there. I use newsletters.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-55021509152430528202021-06-02T12:07:34.450-04:002021-06-02T12:07:34.450-04:00Well, first here's a big congrats on hitting #...Well, first here's a big congrats on hitting #1. That's quite a tribute to your work. Second, the minute I don't push my books, I don't sell. The competition is huge and books are soon buried under the newest ones published. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-73645441968445061932021-06-02T11:52:46.122-04:002021-06-02T11:52:46.122-04:00Hey, J.Q. Congrats on the # 1 ranking. That's ...Hey, J.Q. Congrats on the # 1 ranking. That's awesome and it doesn't matter for how long you were there. It counts. Shout it out. I don't pay much for advertising. Like I've never done a FB add. In the past I've paid for blog tours which hopefully gain you reviews. Mostly now I depend on friends for blog spots. :) I have paid some marketing groups that will get you new Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-58032454162876908932021-06-02T09:03:57.906-04:002021-06-02T09:03:57.906-04:00You're absolutely right, being a novelist is a...You're absolutely right, being a novelist is a business and we have to treat it as such. Congratulations on all your successes, Janet. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-41513445206753327442021-06-02T08:10:56.674-04:002021-06-02T08:10:56.674-04:00Hi Pat. I've seen your posts about authors in ...Hi Pat. I've seen your posts about authors in that group. When I googled it a while back, it sounds like you have to be invited into the group. J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-74283125916638815312021-06-02T08:08:26.923-04:002021-06-02T08:08:26.923-04:00Thank you! I know why amazon updates rating hourly...Thank you! I know why amazon updates rating hourly because the ratings change so quickly. I was at #1 for a short period of time, but at least it was for a bit and I can brag about that. That is the question. And how do you really know for sure what is bringing in the buyers? J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-10232605874997660762021-06-02T08:06:38.095-04:002021-06-02T08:06:38.095-04:00Thanks, Natalie. Thanks, Natalie. J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-22809824525312198832021-06-02T07:41:57.895-04:002021-06-02T07:41:57.895-04:00Hi JQ,
I am a member of RRBC (which stands for Rav...Hi JQ,<br />I am a member of RRBC (which stands for Rave Reviews Book Club) and they have wonderful authors that they promote. Perhaps you would like to check them out or know more about them. Send me an email if you would like to here more. <br />Have a lovely month of June.<br /><br />Shalom aleichem,<br />Pat G @ <a href="http://patgarciaandeverythingmustchange.com/" rel="nofollow">Pat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-52794246758814561302021-06-01T20:07:01.883-04:002021-06-01T20:07:01.883-04:00Number one - that's great!
It can get expensiv...Number one - that's great!<br />It can get expensive. Thing is - what is the advertising that will work for your book?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-28586838550571614752021-06-01T19:47:31.460-04:002021-06-01T19:47:31.460-04:00Glad your release went well. I've never sold a...Glad your release went well. I've never sold a book so I don't know the answer to your question from experience. But I do think it's hard for authors to keep up the momentum of sales without some promotion, like ads or paying a blog tour company and going on a blog tour. I think this is a problem for published authors too. There's attention focused on the book when it releases butNatalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com