Top 7 Ways to Market Your Book From the Comfort of Home

I really wish I had time to go to book signings. I love meeting people, and it always feels so good when people tell you, to your face, you’ve done a good job and helped them.

However, many who are writers are either introverts, or they’re like I am: they don’t have the time to get out and market their books in the “real world” because of various reasons like family commitments.

Thankfully, with the internet, it’s easier than ever to market your writing, and you can do it all from the comfort of home.

Although these tips will work with just about any kind of writing, these tips are meant to help you market your books. Regardless of what you do to promote your book, you want to use your promotions to connect with others and build your following.

By building a following, every time you release a new book, you already have an instant market. This is the real secret to making a lot of money from your books.

1. Get the most out of Amazon.

I have to say I love this site because it gives you so many ways to connect with your readers. List Mania, blogging, forums, profiles, and reviews. Consider Amazon as a place to get started with your book marketing. Browse the site. Study Amazon Connect, the service for connecting with your readers. Take advantage of everything this site has to offer and get busy marketing.

2. Write articles.

OK, so I’m very partial to this marketing technique. Quite simply, it works. Article writing and marketing is such an easy way to market because it allows you to qualify your prospects. When they read your article, they will know if you are offering what they’re looking for (provided you craft a resource box that relates to what you offer.)

3. Send out a news release.

Your book is definitely news. The way you present this news will determine whether or not others read your press release.

Visit top press release sites and study them carefully. Look for releases of new books. Use what you learn to craft your press release and then write your own. Distribute it to as many sites as you can.

4. Write a blog.

A blog is another public relations tool for you and a great way to connect with your readers. Use a blog to help you build a relationship with readers to build your following. Provide tips, articles, reviews, and other information related to your topic. This will also help you qualify your prospects as long as the information you are offering showcases how your book solves the problem.

5. Offer a free teleseminar.

Free teleseminars are easier than ever to now, especially with tons of sites offering free teleconference options. Sign up for a free account with one of these sites then promote your free teleseminar. During your teleseminar, make sure you tell everyone about your book and show how the book will solve their problems.

Give away a copy of the recording of your class to promote your book.

6. Use social marketing tools to promote.

Social marketing tools include sites like Twitter, bookmarking sites, video sites, and others. Send out a tweet to let others know about your book, bookmark your book page, or create a video book tour. By offering details about your book in different formats, you will have a broader appeal with those interested in your book.

7. Use social marketing to connect.

Social marketing sites like Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, and others allow you to connect with others and build relationships. Create a profile on this sites and get involved. Just make sure you stick to your topic.

Want to learn more about how to promote your books online? Then sign up for my free internet marketing teleseminar. Get free excerpts of my books from my Products page: http://www.jingerjarrett.com.

Jinger Jarrett is the author of “Internet Marketing for Free: The GUIDE,” and other books, available on Amazon.

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