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Book Promotion for the Shameless: 101 Marketing Tips That Really Work! (Spilled Candy Books for Writers)

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After all the labor of writing your book, you found that getting it published was an almost insurmountable hurdle. The big publishers wouldn't even read it! You sent out your manuscript to dozens of publishers, and just when you were about to give up, a small publisher liked it, and has published it; but they have virtually no promotion budget!

Or, you may have gone the route of self-publishing.

In either case, like most first time authors (and many with considerable experience) you discover that selling your book is up to you. You can expect very little help from the publisher.

This book was written for you. There are some very good ideas in it, and they are things that you can do. Booksignings, book reviews, special events, of course! But, this little book is full of other things that you can do to bring attention to yourself and your book: things like making your own bookmarks, and leaving them with your tip in restaurants.

I suggest that you buy this one. There are many creative ideas in it, and every sale is a buck or two in your pocket!

Yes, I'm an author, I bought it, and it was money well spent.

Joseph Pierre

As a newly published author I've been looking for ways topromote my books. Every marketing/publicity book I've read so far waseither outlandish or expensive but then I found Lorna Tedder. Her book is fantastic. It's reality based and has ideas you can actually use without going to the bank to take out a loan.

Okay, you've finally gotten your book in print. Celebrate then buy this book. It's not enough having a book out. Unless your name is Danielle Steel or Stephen King your publisher is not going to a whole lot for you. Ignore Ms. Tedder's religious beliefs if that bothers you but buy the book and study it. I have in diskette and in print. Her suggestions are inexpensive, fun and will get your book noticed.

I bought this book as a direct result of the review written by--well, the person didn't sign his/her name--but the one-star review retitling this book, BOOK PROMOTION FOR THE BRAINLESS. I wanted to see what riled him/her up so badly, so I bought the book. Okay, so I bought it for the wrong reason, but I'm keeping it for the right one. There are a LOT of good ideas in this book! In fairness, and to keep this public ledger straight, putting a reorder postcard in a book on a shelf shouldn't have anyone tossing around words like "illegal." That could damage a person's reputation. As for Ms. Tedder's religious beliefs, I believe those are also legally protected. Bottom line: someone was having a bad-hair day. It's a good book, reasonably priced, with some very smart and practical--and affordable--ideas.

I'm a new author, looking for ways to help publicise my books, and Lorna Tedder's e-book was just what I needed. I'm already putting some of her recommendations into action. Why only 4 stars then? Simply because the book is designed for the US market so some of the advice isn't applicable here in Ireland. But there's still plenty that is. An excellent e-book.

I love this book and didn't find any errors in my copy at all. What did surprise me was that I've met many of the authors mentioned and I've seen some of their tips. These are actual tips that people have used successfully, and a lot of them, I know I can adapt to my book promotion plans too. Some are a little over the top but as the author says when she jokes about past lives, you use what you can and adapt the rest.

I was wary. I figured, okay, another tipster telling writers what they can do--if they've got a fortune sitting around to do it with. What a surprise this was. Lots of useful AND affordable tips and great advice. I found I'd been spending my promotion money in all the wrong places. No more. Now I'm armed and dangerous--with insight on how to spend my money right. Thanks for sharing, Ms. Tedder!!!

Clearly written and compiled by someone who has experienced the rigors of finally getting published and then being underadvertised. The author is obviously a professional at marketing yet gives the feeling that she's "been there," too.

An easy step by step guide full of valuable tips and strategies to succeed! Debbie Allen, Author Confessions of Shameless Self Promoters email: Debbie@DebbieAllen.com Website: www.ConfessionsofShamelessSelfPromoters.com

I don't think I've ever laughed so hard and learned so much. Spilled Candy? A real treat!