tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post4334753405233351674..comments2023-12-15T20:38:35.316-08:00Comments on W.A.Rusho Author: Summer and Medieval Festivals: Promoting yourself?W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-45679585568768917172015-07-04T03:14:47.774-07:002015-07-04T03:14:47.774-07:00Great strategy to promote your book and network wi...Great strategy to promote your book and network with potential buyers and viewer of your blog. I totally agree that going to venues that hold your demographic of people works wonders and you don't have to work hard to get them to see you. Good job zoning in on your customers. Sabrina Q.http://www.sabrinasorganizing.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-76741368635370649092015-07-03T13:13:26.331-07:002015-07-03T13:13:26.331-07:00I think your idea about how to promote your book/b...I think your idea about how to promote your book/blog at a fair without being aggressive is an excellent one. I am not an aggressive person either, but I am not afraid to assert myself. I will use this idea at some point because I believe it's a win/win, even if they don't choose to buy my book. Michele Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07736434700971972819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-74593279852546851222015-07-03T11:58:03.903-07:002015-07-03T11:58:03.903-07:00That's a great strategy. I know it will pay of...That's a great strategy. I know it will pay off for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507777883649035705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-78585060823931593852015-07-03T11:00:31.035-07:002015-07-03T11:00:31.035-07:00The interesting thing is that I've been thinki...The interesting thing is that I've been thinking about doing something similar. I've started reaching out to people I know who work in different aspects of my field to see about interviewing them for my blog. The first bonus for me is that it will make my blog more well rounded. Second, it might bring new readers to me if they promote it. It is nice to hear you have had such luck with your strategyEricahttp://www.ericamesirov.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-7820262152529215432015-07-03T08:31:07.443-07:002015-07-03T08:31:07.443-07:00That's a great strategy and one we are all bet...That's a great strategy and one we are all better off trying to employ. Much more comes back in return when we don't expect something back.JeriWBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560326888524377308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-83866358317434965322015-07-03T07:42:51.780-07:002015-07-03T07:42:51.780-07:00What a great perspective and strategy. Anytime we ...What a great perspective and strategy. Anytime we can go to events that we enjoy in an effort to learn and promote a project is a very good thing. It puts in touch with what other talented people are doing. I wish you great success in your endeavor and you sell LOTS of books. 😊Susan P. Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045674229949222407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-73275727093433255872015-07-03T06:53:05.275-07:002015-07-03T06:53:05.275-07:00Self promotion is one of the hardest things to do ...Self promotion is one of the hardest things to do for most authors and even though I've spent most of my life in sales and marketing I will admit I'm no exception. I like your approach William and I think it makes a lot of sense. Similarly what I endeavor to do is focus on the benefits for my readers rather than myself. Even this is a balancing act because these days everyone wants to know about you, so I try to share enough to let people know that I write from a place of experience so I understand the challenges on a personal level. Thanks for sharing your approach.Marquitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01834185614478268016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-3881373742810584062015-07-03T05:32:13.170-07:002015-07-03T05:32:13.170-07:00For you it's a great idea to attend medieval f...For you it's a great idea to attend medieval festivals to promote your book. Like your strategy.Catarinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-83158003182912864112015-07-03T05:20:12.823-07:002015-07-03T05:20:12.823-07:00First, your marketing tactic seems like quite a fi...First, your marketing tactic seems like quite a fit William. My thinking is that your approach sounds like relational marketing. You've found a proper audience for sure, now you let relationships build and it goes from there. Thanks for giving a clear illustration of the distinction.Patricia Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808010116968226575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-1172912559260422582015-07-02T21:11:08.873-07:002015-07-02T21:11:08.873-07:00If you write about an artist that you like but com...If you write about an artist that you like but completely ignore an artist that you don't like, then you are in effect reviewing both of these artists. And it's fair enough to do this: life is too short to waste time on things you don't like. (I often follow this approach myself when I write about music.)A. Peakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603056373768030580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-12152240922152257312015-07-02T19:34:18.253-07:002015-07-02T19:34:18.253-07:00Great perspective and strategy - it's almost a...Great perspective and strategy - it's almost an organic process, since you're attending events that you enjoy, engaging with talented people and promoting your mutual interests. And then hopefully, someone buys your book!Krystyna Lagowskihttp://www.drivelikeagirl.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-43610536182211718082015-07-02T08:21:04.311-07:002015-07-02T08:21:04.311-07:00Very interesting. I like the distinction you'v...Very interesting. I like the distinction you've made between attending an event as a visitor versus a promoter. As Ken pointed out, medieval faires are a good fit for your book. Because you enjoy these events and talk to people and entertainers you find interesting, the faires become a bit of networking event for you. I think all networking events or opportunities work best when we are genuine and sincere. Thanks for sharing.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-78536303086842434362015-07-02T06:54:33.458-07:002015-07-02T06:54:33.458-07:00Medieval faires are an unusually good fit for your...Medieval faires are an unusually good fit for your book. Most of us have trouble finding as targeted an audience. Sounds like your approach, engaging with the people who you find interesting, would be effective. It is certainly more pleasant than just hawking your wares.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14291236742674605851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-77721684964421707322015-07-02T04:54:34.913-07:002015-07-02T04:54:34.913-07:00I agree with philosophy completely. Any compliment...I agree with philosophy completely. Any compliment should be given without the intention of receiving something in return. I think that goes for everything, book or no book:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com