tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post5577145532176391999..comments2023-10-17T05:11:36.246-04:00Comments on InSpired Writer: Marketing A NovelUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-84036765937559128342009-01-29T09:26:00.000-05:002009-01-29T09:26:00.000-05:00Jennifer, I doubt he'd be jealous of the ice. Our ...Jennifer, I doubt he'd be jealous of the ice. Our street and sidewalks are covered with it. The roads aren't too bad, and I'm thankful the ice on the trees fell off yesterday when the sun came out for a bit.<BR/><BR/>These weatherly days give me the chance to stay indoors. I got a lot of writing done...edits on my next novel 'Beside Two Rivers'.Rita Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348571506318182955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-91617096090338753822009-01-28T21:31:00.000-05:002009-01-28T21:31:00.000-05:00My hubby would be so jealous of your snow right no...My hubby would be so jealous of your snow right now. We don't see much of it here in Charlotte, and the small dusting we got last week didn't begin to wet his appetite for snow.Jennifer Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360330085131177132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-56510266455527917522009-01-28T14:33:00.000-05:002009-01-28T14:33:00.000-05:00Hi Rita,Wonderful and educational information to r...Hi Rita,<BR/>Wonderful and educational information to read. I'm soaking it up. Congratulations on your sale too. What fun. I look foward to reading, Surrender the Wind.Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-85604395354839068682009-01-28T11:02:00.000-05:002009-01-28T11:02:00.000-05:00Susan,Do you have links to The Writers View 1 and ...Susan,<BR/><BR/>Do you have links to The Writers View 1 and 2?<BR/><BR/>RitaRita Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348571506318182955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-55931845886418674832009-01-28T09:54:00.000-05:002009-01-28T09:54:00.000-05:00Hi Rita -I noticed one of your commenters was unfa...Hi Rita -<BR/><BR/>I noticed one of your commenters was unfamiliar with 3 of the groups I mention. Maybe I can de-mystify them for her. :)<BR/><BR/>ACFW is American Christian Fiction Writers. This group offers much support to the writer, including critique groups, a loop where you can ask questions and discuss topics, a prayer loop, and assorted other features. There's a modest membership fee.<BR/><BR/>TWV1 & TWV2 - The Writers View 1 is for published authors, while View 2 is for the beginner and intermediate writer. Owner: Mary DeMuth. Twice a week, a question is posed and the membership comments. Free.<BR/><BR/>My Book Therapy - Is Susan May Warren's group. Any member can introduce a topic. It's a great place to meet other writers, get questions answered, and learn new skills. Free.<BR/><BR/>Hope that answers the commenter's questions. :)<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-83394720035858940002009-01-28T03:41:00.000-05:002009-01-28T03:41:00.000-05:00I agree with Susan. Marketing to a shy introverted...I agree with Susan. Marketing to a shy introverted writer seems an invasive process. I've considered cloaking myself in the Greta Garbo mystique and letting the "mystery" sell me. That's what the author of THE THORN BIRDS did. But it's not the reality of being published today. <BR/><BR/>With your encouragement, Rita, I'm building my platform before I've completed my next novel--first with the redesign of my web site, then adding blogs at blog sites. Writing blogs was hard at first until my passion for writing my present novel gave me the inspiration to write about <I>Heart Tugs ... at the Crossroads of Humanity.</I> <BR/><BR/>I joined "MySpace" two years ago but have never developed my profile. Now I will take a closer look at the activity there. Also Facebook. I don't know the other three blog sites Susan mentions. I will have to look at them and see if they're a fit for me.<BR/><BR/>At the time I created a marketing plan for my first novel, someone suggested sending press releases to association magazines linked to the subject matter within the novel. That's how I joined the Military Writers Society of America, a platform for ex-military authors or those writing military fiction/non-fiction books to announce their latest releases. They are a very generous-hearted and supportive group.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for leading the way for the rest of us yet to find a publisher, Rita.<BR/><BR/>Hugs, BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-27677346629918342612009-01-27T10:36:00.000-05:002009-01-27T10:36:00.000-05:00Hi Rita -When people say they hate marketing, I th...Hi Rita -<BR/><BR/>When people say they hate marketing, I think they're really saying they're afraid. At least, that was the case with me.<BR/><BR/>As I've dived into the blogging pool, Facebook, ACFW, My Book Therapy, and TWV2, I'm finding that it's not hard. Sure there's a learning curve, but it's exciting.<BR/><BR/>I've gone into the whole venture with the attitude of helping others see their dreams come true. Meeting new friends, sharing information, and seeing their joy has enriched my life.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for a great post. <BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-56841851571367564652009-01-27T09:19:00.000-05:002009-01-27T09:19:00.000-05:00That's so cool! I love how you encourage writers t...That's so cool! I love how you encourage writers to embrce this aspect of publishing. It definitely plays a role in the success of a book.<BR/>I'm not published but now I'm addicted to blogging and am part of some writer's loops, so I think that'll come in handy someday when I do get published. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com