Free & Low Cost Promotion of Your Romance Novel
This lens shares sites I've found for authors to promote their book at no cost (or low cost). If you look hard enough, you'll find more free promotion than you will have time to pursue. This lens is the perfect place to start. Bookmark this page and come back as it'll be updated over time.
Note: This lens leans heavy toward romantic fiction and also eBooks. But, authors of other genres will find ideas and resources that are perfect to promote your work.
Note: This lens leans heavy toward romantic fiction and also eBooks. But, authors of other genres will find ideas and resources that are perfect to promote your work.
Business Card Template for Authors
Use Your Book Cover to Showcase Your Latest Novel
A fully customizable business card template for published authors that is perfect promotional items for conventions or book signings.
Replace the "book cover" image with your own novel's cover, and add your own contact information.
You can also change the font style, color and size to fit your needs.
Book Cover Business Card Template for Authors by annaleeblysse
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Replace the "book cover" image with your own novel's cover, and add your own contact information.
You can also change the font style, color and size to fit your needs.
Book Cover Business Card Template for Authors by annaleeblysse
make your own business card online with zazzle.com
View other Graphic Design Business Cards
Using CafePress To Create Promotional Items
Several authors create promo items for authors available on CafePress to print on demand.
Create a Book Lens Here on Squidoo
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The Frugal Book Promoter
Carolyn Howard-Johnson blog at the Amazon site has several posts that are another source of insight into promoting your novel. If you are a regular at Amazon, and an author, add her blog to your Amazon daily.
The Frugal Book Promoter: How To Do What Your Publisher Won't
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 07/13/2009)
List Price: $17.95
Used Price: $8.95
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Scribd
Scribd offers a free online document library. Users can upload documents in several formats (PDF, photos and more).I found some junk while wandering around where it was obvious people only wanted the free links to their Web site.
I also found useful information such as how author Lynn Viehl (aka Paperback Writer in the blog world) is using the service to share some free stories, eBooks and tips for writers.
Incidentally, the profile does allow people to share their Web site though the link won't be active. Uploaded PDF files can contain active links.
Askville (by Amazon)
Askville is a social network where individuals ask and answer questions covering a wide range of topics. You can link back to/recommend books and other items on sale at the main Amazon Site. Public profiles allow a link to your Web site. KiRTSY
Kirtsy is a social bookmarking site.What they say: "KiRTSY is a place to find things. News. Ideas. Information. Products. Coolness. And more and more and more. It's like that friend who always finds the best stuff... only better. Because it finds the stuff online. And let's face it, there are billions of online options."
Kirtsy is useful for authors because one of the categories on the social network is Arts & Entertainment.
Public profiles allow a link to your Web site.
Plug Your Book!
Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity through Social Networking
Plug Your Book! Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity through Social Networking
Amazon Price: $17.05 (as of 07/13/2009)
List Price: $18.95
Used Price: $16.42
One of the most popular reads at Amazon.com. The day I added it to this lens it was ranked #5,843 in all book sales. All books.
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Shelfari! - Read, Share & Explore.
Shelfari is a social networking site that connects readers with books. They also have very attractive widgets to display your books (favorite books) on your blog or other social networking sites. Sample profile: RT BOOKreviews Magazine. Sample group: Romance Writers. WorldCat.org
WorldCat.org also has an option where members create a list of books (or other items) they'd like to keep track of. There is an Amazon.com interface that allows other users to go straight to a book's buy page. COS Book Trailers
YouTube Videos
Book Trailer for Susan Kearney's The Quest
A warrior on a mission Kirek of Rystan's objective is to destroy the Federation's deadliest enemy, but he needs help. When assistance comes in the form of a sexy and irresistible space pilot, he takes on a second goal--to win her heart. For more information about The Quest visit http://www.tor-forge.com/thequest-1
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Jump Start Your Book Sales
Jump Start Your Book Sales: A Money-Making Guide for Authors, Independent Publishers and Small Presses
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/13/2009)
List Price: $19.95
Used Price: $2.55
Highly reviewed option at Amazon.com.
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Other Sites to Join
New Link List
- What Should I Read Next?
- Readers can enter a book they enjoyed and the site will analyse our database of real readers' favorites (over 65,000) to suggest reading options. The liste has referral links to Amazon.com. Authors can also register and built their own favorites list, including their own books.
Blog Posts
Promoting Your Romance Novel
- 6 Surefire Ways to Promote Your Novel : Selling Books
- Leverage what you uncovered while writing your book. Did you learn about a period in history or a specific region? Use this knowledge as a springboard for publicity. The author of an historical romance novel set in New York's Hudson ...
- How Authors Can Use Their Books as the Basis for an Internet ...
- Now does this romance/dating example get your thinking cap fired up? It does mine ? if only I could write a good romance novel ?. Step back from being the author of your published book and instead think about how you can develop your book's ... MillerMosaicLLC.com provides internet marketing information with easy-to-implement solutions to promote your brand, book or business. On July 1st her company launched the Miller Mosaic Internet Marketing Program. Related articles: ...
- 3 the right way to promote your novel
- Lever you find in your book to write. Are you aware of a period or a particular region? Use this knowledge as a springboard for publicity. The author of an historical romance novel set in New York's Hudson River Valley, for example, ...
- Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter: Guarantee Your Publishing ...
- Has anyone written a book telling how to romance your pounds away? What if you discover that there are no books on your topic? Wow, this sounds like an opportunity, right? Maybe not. Further research might show that there are no books on .... 1: Hone your public speaking skills. Whether you will be promoting a nonfiction book or reading your novel before groups, be the best that you can be by learning and practicing good speaking habits. For speaking opportunities and ...
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I'm a romance author and digital artist and photographer and now lensmaster. You can also find me on the WWW at my main site, zazzle,and my blog....
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