tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post6594107571615858514..comments2023-12-15T20:38:35.316-08:00Comments on W.A.Rusho Author: Pre-Promoting your Novel: Gathering the Information.W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-3907058577555832872014-08-02T09:09:18.210-07:002014-08-02T09:09:18.210-07:00How excellent for you that you were able to gain t...How excellent for you that you were able to gain the help and insight from three people already in the industry. Nothing is better than a good mentor, unless it's three of them! The info you're learning and now sharing will no doubt help someone else along the way!The Recipe Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874030890930942052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-88964500704950814712014-08-01T14:18:00.248-07:002014-08-01T14:18:00.248-07:00It's great that you're sharing your experi...It's great that you're sharing your experience on book promotion. I always learn something. You're also courageous by venturing into social media and blogging. Let the trademarking begin, and I hope your books are successful. LinkedIn has so many helpful author's groups that it boggles the mind. Deidre M. Simpsonhttp://theparentisaschool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-33112553254731744462014-07-30T21:58:39.540-07:002014-07-30T21:58:39.540-07:00Carol Wyer is, indeed, one smart lady. I've re...Carol Wyer is, indeed, one smart lady. I've read many of her posts on Indies Unlimited. <br /><br />I'm still getting used to social media sites like Goodreads, too. You're not alone, William!<br /><br />If you want a good resource about blogging, you are welcome to pick up a copy of "20 Blog Post Must-Haves" for free from Wording Well (my site). :)<br /><br />Also, let's connect on Twitter, too. I'm there daily...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158165871114032127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-32190381290441783612014-07-30T20:57:36.408-07:002014-07-30T20:57:36.408-07:00I think it's really cool of you to take some t...I think it's really cool of you to take some time to thank the people that have helped you, as well as share your knowledge with other people going through what you are. Every time I read one of your posts, I'm intrigued to read your book!Meredith @ The Palette Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786583611080068454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-22993544057122746242014-07-30T20:25:06.730-07:002014-07-30T20:25:06.730-07:00And to think there was a time when the publisher t...And to think there was a time when the publisher took care of all the promotion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14291236742674605851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-70844742516600112262014-07-30T20:01:10.585-07:002014-07-30T20:01:10.585-07:00Sounds like you've done a lot of hard work on ...Sounds like you've done a lot of hard work on your writing - that takes discipline and focus. And about "thinking out of the box" - I like to say I've completely forgotten about the box! Promoting yourself isn't easy, but it sounds like you've got a lot of good help. Go for it.Krystyna Lagowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239030256940858556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-66401861304647466642014-07-30T15:10:46.822-07:002014-07-30T15:10:46.822-07:00It looks like you are doing all the right thing an...It looks like you are doing all the right thing and a great a job with the upfront work to build your platform. Having the wisdom to seek experienced mentors is always a good idea. I applaud you for that. I'm doing that now in a few of my current projects. Their advise is always so useful. :-)Susan P. Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045674229949222407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-20359179618070114532014-07-29T11:21:25.644-07:002014-07-29T11:21:25.644-07:00Carol certainly does offer great advice, I recomme...Carol certainly does offer great advice, I recommend everyone to look at her sites.<br />Thanks to everyone who congratulated me on the upcoming publishing of my novel. I hope you will stay and read about my ongoing adventures in the publishing world.W.A. Rushohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-46847114334399947552014-07-29T11:09:40.632-07:002014-07-29T11:09:40.632-07:00Carol offers great advice :) I know a few indie wr...Carol offers great advice :) I know a few indie writers and traditionally pubbed writers who have great success from attending various ComicCons and promoting their work there.JeriWBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560326888524377308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-10638601482404527122014-07-29T10:27:17.649-07:002014-07-29T10:27:17.649-07:00William, first of all congrats on your book and se...William, first of all congrats on your book and secondly thanks for such an informative article. The self promotion part of any endeavor is often most difficult for all of us. I love how you shared your own personal experiences instead of just objectively listing hints (makes for a much more interesting read). <br />MicheleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745339938654461653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-75568554727698718552014-07-28T14:21:29.314-07:002014-07-28T14:21:29.314-07:00I think that spending the time and working hard do...I think that spending the time and working hard does pay off. Luck is not success. I have often felt that I can have the best website but if no one sees it what does it matter. It has been hard work but has paid off. I wish great success with your bookArleenhttp://www.garrettspecialties.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-73174526891036670312014-07-28T14:07:21.466-07:002014-07-28T14:07:21.466-07:00It sounds as if you are the right track in promoti...It sounds as if you are the right track in promoting your book. Renaissance fairs often have book stores. Maybe they will stock your book. Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-71584008593817039162014-07-28T12:24:49.369-07:002014-07-28T12:24:49.369-07:00I have to give some background to some you readers...I have to give some background to some you readers. I commented on Catarina's World: http://catarinasworld.com/are-successful-leaders-lucky/<br />I commented that I thought that luck was a major impact on success. Give a look at her blog, it is always an enjoyable read.<br />I do believe most success if luck. But if you do not play the game, then luck means nothing. <br />In terms of writing, you can write the best poetry in the world, if not one reads (because of bad luck) it then it cannot be perceived as great. Look at Emily Dickinson, she never knew she was a great writer, because only a handful of her poems were published while she was alive. Was she successful as a writer? Her poems are being read in almost every English class.. The vast majority of her poems were found by her sister. It was by luck that allowed Emily’s sister to find the poems. <br />You can be great, but it is luck that gives you the ability to be successful.<br />W.A. Rushohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-40945570508508649192014-07-28T11:25:03.137-07:002014-07-28T11:25:03.137-07:00Since you believe luck is everything when it comes...Since you believe luck is everything when it comes to success, William, I can't help wondering why you make an effort?:-) Seems to me you believe that we create our own luck. If not, you would not pre-promote your novelCatarinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-13463939946944079802014-07-28T10:11:28.461-07:002014-07-28T10:11:28.461-07:00Seems like you are doing a wonderful job with the ...Seems like you are doing a wonderful job with the upfront work needed to build your platform:) Kudos to you and having the wisdom to seek experienced and willing mentors. This can only increase your chances for successjacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319760774255347751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-22379645369497043632014-07-28T09:40:53.700-07:002014-07-28T09:40:53.700-07:00Congratulations on your upcoming book! My publishe...Congratulations on your upcoming book! My publisher, who contacted me with a proposal to write for them, told me they would do some marketing as well. My book has been delayed by 2 months, which I look at as a blessing. I have been asked for radio show interviews, been self-promoting both online and in-person. I still have a couple of fun things I want to do however, I'm waiting for a GO with the publisher. My background is sales and marketing so, unlike you, it's a comfortable part of the process for me. Hope to hear more about your book soon.Patricia Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808010116968226575noreply@blogger.com