Comments on: More Thoughts on Growing a Fertile Author Platform

By: Giving Back To Your Readers – GaleForceNews.com

Giving Back To Your Readers – GaleForceNews.com — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:08:19 +0000

[…] posts here on WITS I talked in general terms about building your author platform, both online and offline. Today I’m going to dig a little deeper into building a long-term relationship with your readers. […]

By: Giving Back To Your Readers – My Blog

Giving Back To Your Readers – My Blog — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:48:10 +0000

By: How To Give Back To Your Readers | Writers In The Storm

How To Give Back To Your Readers | Writers In The Storm — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:13:32 +0000

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 06:19:36 +0000

In reply to dholcomb1. In my experience, business card exchanges tend to be an organic thing. If we have a great chat at a conference, or if someone gives a great presentation, the business cards get whipped out! :-)

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 06:18:15 +0000

In reply to Karen DeBonis. And Karen, it's fantastic what book stores and book bloggers are doing with online book launch events. Refer back to Barbara Probst's post on this - she sold far more books through the virtual launches than she would have live.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 06:16:50 +0000

In reply to Karen DeBonis. LOLOLOLOL

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 21:59:01 +0000

You have to be careful at some workshops and conferences for authors--it's not always okay to handout business cards unless asked specifically for them. There are protocols to follow. This is where it's important to do your homework and know your genre before attending the events. Fortunately, there's usually a helpful list in the fine print of the dos and don'ts for the events. denise

By: LauraDrake

LauraDrake — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 11:17:51 +0000

In reply to Kris Maze. Thanks, Kris - great idea!

By: Karen DeBonis

Karen DeBonis — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:14:06 +0000

Thanks for the great discussion, Eldred. It helps me both manage my expectations and keep an open mind to wherever possiblities for connection lie.

By: Karen DeBonis

Karen DeBonis — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:10:53 +0000

In reply to Vernon Turner. Holy moly, Vernon! 1200 rejections?? I can't decide if that makes me feel discouraged or hopeful, but you win the persistence award of the decade. Wishing you much success with your novels!