tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160021015821033799.post1771241959423193986..comments2024-03-13T13:10:03.122-04:00Comments on Writing Life Stories : Should Authors have a Marketing Plan in Place before submitting the Novel?Glenda Beallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160021015821033799.post-30977894550393516982011-11-09T21:29:03.195-05:002011-11-09T21:29:03.195-05:00Abbie, it sounds like you have a good plan in plac...Abbie, it sounds like you have a good plan in place. Sadly, many writers don't think about selling the book until it is printed and they have a big box in their basement. <br />I look forward to hearing how your book sales go and you might be able to shed some light on the problem of marketing for some our your readers.Glendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160021015821033799.post-89078983047898698792011-11-08T23:17:44.435-05:002011-11-08T23:17:44.435-05:00I just decided to self-publish my poetry book. I s...I just decided to self-publish my poetry book. I sent the manuscript to a few traditional publishers beforehand but never thought to include a marketing plan. Most publishing companies don't mention that in their submission guidelines. They just want the manuscript or part of it. <br /><br />Since this is my second book, I have a plan of action as far as marketing is concerned.. This week, now that the manuscript has been submitted to the publisher online and will be heading into production tomorrow according to the publishing services associate I talked to on the phone this afternoon, I plan to get a head start on marketing. I'll create a press release and q and a that I'll send to newspapers and some radio stations once the book hits the shelves. I'll also work with a printer to create a sell sheet that will be sent to bookstores, and of course I'll have business cards. With WE SHALL OVERCOME, the marketing process was a bit overwhelming, but I hope that now, I have it down to a fine art.<br /><br />Abbie Johnson Taylor, Author of WE SHALL OVERCOME and HOW TO BUILD A BETTER MOUSETRAP: RECOLLECTIONS AND REFLECTIONS OF A FAMILY CAREGIVER<br />http://abbiescorneroftheworld.blogspot.com<br />http://www.abbiejohnsontaylor.comAbbie Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251937445976896173noreply@blogger.com