Abouts Books

By Thomas Ingram

You're just finished you latest masterpiece and your publisher is waiting on the final draft. The champagne is still on ice and you're wondering what will happen after the launch party. Will sales take off? Will there be a sequel? All these thoughts run through your mind as you close the final chapter...

These days if you want to make a big splash with your book then you have to learn how to promote like a celebrity. When celebrities open a restaurant, write a book, start a new clothing line, or even spend a few nights in jail, everyone always finds out about it. They're able to use the attention they get to promote just about everything they do.

Fortunately you won't have to serve any time or perform community service just to get your book noticed. Thanks to the internet and sites like MySpace and Facebook, you can build your own community of friends that you can share stories, ideas and communicate in way that allows you to connect with thousands of people who share your interests.

In some ways it's like becoming a celebrity. As a result you can use the attention you get to promote your book. But like any great launch you should always plan everything from the start, especially before you start writing. Here are a few things you can do to ensure a great launch:

Use Social Media To Promote Your Book

Early on setup accounts in places like Amazon, Facebook and Myspace to grow your network of friends. Social media is a powerful force in these days in online marketing and you should take advantage of it. Once your book is ready for release, you can announce it to all your friends online. Just like a gossip magazine, if your book is good (or even controversial) people will start talking about it and buying it to see for themselves.

Start Your Own Blog

This is another great way you can get attention. Blogging also allows you to interact with anyone who likes reading your blog. You can update your readers on your progress, discuss ideas, get feedback and find out what's really important to your audience.

Conduct Virtual Book Tours

Virtual books tours are a great way to sell more books since you can reach thousands of people at one time and never have to leave your home. Also unlike traditional books tours, you aren't forced to spend time and money traveling from city to city hoping there will be enough people at the venue to buy your book.

Have Follow Up Products Ready To Go

The best time for you to make a second sale is right after the first one. This can be an audio tape, a seminar ticket, a workbook or even past books you've written. Make it easy for customers to purchase your other products by directing them to a website or giving them a free bonus when they register online.

Create A Compelling Promise

In other words create a compelling paragraph that powerfully describes the benefits and advantages of your book. It should be no longer than 4-5 sentences. You'll use this whenever you describe your book to potential customers and joint venture partners. If it's a fiction novel, be able to tell the main plot in 4-5 sentences.

Except for virtual book tours, you should do of all these months before you actually finish writing your book. That will give you time to grow your audience and add more friends. It will also allow you to join other online communities and build great relationships before your big launch.

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