Comments on: Great Example of Author 2.0 Marketing and Connection…And What You Can Do Right Now!

By: Writers’ Roundup « Aspiring Author

Writers’ Roundup « Aspiring Author — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:32 +0000

[...] Creative Penn makes an excellent point on author marketing and networking and the power of social [...]

By: Erik Qualman

Erik Qualman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:23:36 +0000

Joanna: Thanks for the great article. Keep up the great work – your wisdom and insight is making the world a better place. If you have any suggestions on how to improve my writing I’m all ears. Paul Chaney is great and he really practices what he preaches…as does Chris Brogan as you mention as well.

Best, Erik Qualman
Author of Socialnomics

By: John P. Schulz

John P. Schulz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:02:31 +0000

I don’t think that I was really talking as much about the marketing of the book as the logistics. I am a small self publisher and even though I produced the books cheaply enough by printing in quantity I don’t see how the shipping costs can be absorbed overseas. Lightning Source has a plant in England, but to get a book to Australia would be difficult. I would be happy for the McGill’s of the world to figure out how they could be a part of this. One of your earlier posts mentioned the Espresso printing outfit. Maybe that’s a viable option.

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:04:24 +0000

Hi Joel – I think the bookstores just need to reinvent themselves and be more community focussed. People buy more books when they feel connected!
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Thanks for your recommendation Doreen!

By: Doreen Pendgracs

Doreen Pendgracs — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:56:51 +0000

Terrific post, Joanna. You clearly identified the reasons why social media is so invaluable to writers and authors. I’ve recommended your blog to my friends!

By: Joel Friedlander

Joel Friedlander — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:09:20 +0000

Joanna,

Nice post, and a great story. Web 2.0 is all about connectivity but it must have been quite a surprise how fast we can now connect worldwide. It’s a new day for real.
It does make you wonder how long the McGill’s of the world will survive though.

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:49:03 +0000

Hi John, I think Requiem for a Redneck would go down extremely well here! I’m so glad you have got ideas for marketing it now!

Paul – fantastic example – thanks again!

By: Paul Chaney

Paul Chaney — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:15:31 +0000

Joanna,

Thank you for making me sound so smart! I love connecting on a personal level with readers of the book. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I hope you enjoy reading it. And thank you for this post too. I echo Alexis in saying very good points.

Paul

By: John P. Schulz

John P. Schulz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:11:21 +0000

I just want to thank you for opening up the concept of world wide marketing for me. I had often thought that the book “Requiem for a Redneck” would go over really well in Australia. Now, you have told me how to get there. By the way, your blog is listed in my favorites as “magnificent blog” I find your writing interesting, informative, and to the point. Thanks again
john

By: Alexis Grant

Alexis Grant — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:10:38 +0000

Such good points, Joanna. I’m saving this for when my book comes out!