Marketing it both the bain and the lifeblood of an author. Here is Part Two of
Writers Unite!’s series, “Me? Market My Book?” This article is on the basic social media sites an author should join to build a brand prior to publication.
Part Two: Prepare for Launch
It is never too early to prepare to publish your book. When your muse taps you on the shoulder and suggests that it is time to write, you should begin to create the tools that you need to market yourself and your writing.
Publishers and agents prefer to deal with an author who has a strong presence on the web or other marketing venues. If you are planning on self-publishing, those marketing outlets will be crucial to connecting with buyers for your book.
In this era of social media, there are numerous avenues open to make vital connections to potential readers. Novice writers are often unknown entities within the literary world. Unless you have acquired a public persona in a career field or some other endeavor, your social media reach may only be your family and immediate friends. You need more.
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