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Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

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Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Walter — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:31:14 -0000

There is no quick way to build an online presence. Everyone would like the overnight success story, but are you ready to handle the overnight success? I thank Warren Whitlock for his willingness to share his thoughts, ideas and proven marketing ideas to the world. I am using the information that Warren has shared and I am seeing results in my own life. Some make book marketing to be such a big secret of things to do, but all you have to do is be available through what you are promoting. Most importantly, share and give and it will come back to you in time. Do not get tired of doing the work-it is when you want to give up that your transformation begins if you let it. Warren, thanks for all you do.

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Leslie — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:16:35 -0000

Hi Warren,

I always like your articles. They take away our excuses for not promoting ourselves. You have to "be" online, being a contribution, adding value to conversations not just promoting yourself. Being online, is just like being in the community, it is being either a giver or being a taker. The givers like yourself always come out on top.

Http://blog.ExcellenceArt.org

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Walter Taylor, Jr. — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:03:15 -0000

I have had the pleasure of meeting Warren Whitlock on a social networking site and it has been such a pleasure and blessing. Warren is rich with information and he is willing to help the new guys out, like myself. I am on the road to becoming a bestselling author, thanks to Warren. Touchdown Love is a bestseller already! All I have to do is put into action what the teacher is teaching. When the pupil is ready, the teacher will show up.

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Solly — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:50:05 -0000

Hi Warren,

This article is exactly what I have been looking for. I need help and know other authors need help in this area.

Cheers,
Solly
www.betweenyourears.ca

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:35:44 -0000

Jeanne

You are right. These tools are no different that any technology.. at 2 edeged sword for productivity or wasting time.

Worth the learning curve to get the good habit.

I threw sheep on Facebook for a couple of hours late one night.. that's all it took to get that out of my system. Since then, I ignore vampires and stick to networking.

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Jeanne May — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:41:03 -0000

Social networking is such a huge marketing tool and it is so easy and great fun! The only problem that can happen... is time can get away from you on certain sites E.G. Facebook! It doesn't take long to set up profiles... but it is so easy to get distracted and before you know it... many hours have passed!

I found I had to let the novelty wear off and then it was quite easy for me to get into a routine of updating them every couple of days.
And also you can link social sites to your blog so they can be updated automatically each time you post on your blog.

Thanks for all your information and guidance Warren... it's always helpful!

Jeanne
http://www.goalsnaspiration...

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

NewLifeFromHeaven — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:35:51 -0000

I think I will make "Be Online" my new marketing mantra. The idea is simple enough, but the key is just to make as wide and deep a presence online as possible. No longer does one need to pay for ads or hand out flyers. Thank you.

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:03:33 -0000

Roger

I didn't write that book.. but here's you answer.

The rights to your content are negotiated in the contract. Sell exclusive rights and you no longer own the material.

Non-exclusive rights gives them the right to print, but you still own the copyright.

I'm not a lawyer and suggest you consult with an attorney before signing anything.. cause a blog comment!

If you already sold the rights, you still own the ideas (actually no one can own an idea) so you can just create it again.

Thanks for joining in on the discussion

Warren

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:59:30 -0000

Diane

I'm a perfect example of this.. I write emails and posts all day.. but when I sat down and wrote this article.. right to what my readers want.. I got a lot more response and traffic at the blog today is up 622%

Warren

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:57:58 -0000

Alexader,

I don't know that authors are "clueless".. most have busy lives and are trying to justify the time commitment.

But I maintain that if you have the time to write a book, you can easily find the time to do this.. and it's like more important.

Warren

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

rogercares — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:48:58 -0000

Hi Warren,

Your articles and blogs are always informative and encouraging when it comes to marketing books.

Last month, I purchased a copy of your book '1001 ways to market your book', and must say I am more than pleased with the volume of practical advice I received in it...all 700 plus pages of it.

There is one area where I needed additional information, though - Can you give a little more information on syndicated rights?

If I sell the syndicated rights for one of my books to a newspaper company, can I still sell rights to my book to: Magazines or other interest groups?

Awaiting your ready reply,

Roger
Author of 'Is Sex Your Genie in a Bottle?'
http://tinyurl.com/2gl9sy

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Diane at CarbonTiptoes.co.uk — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:26:34 -0000

That's sound advice - particularly the one about writing about your subject. I read a blog recently with over 100 entries about growing tomatoes! That's indepth complete knowledge!

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

alexander-business networking — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:26:23 -0000

very useful tips to get off your butt and get started. most authors are clueless on this stuff.

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:06:23 -0000

Marsha

Right.. the more promotion you have, the better you will do.

When I meet with Mark Victor Hansen, we talk about how he wants to reach more people... and he has sold 150,000,000 books!

Mark talks about book marketing:

http://vids.myspace.com/ind...

Thanks for your comment

Warren

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:03:05 -0000

Terry

I use the Ask Database all the time.. and the methodology in just about every project... it's at the hear of "find out what they want and get it for them" marketing

I think blogs and comments do it even better. Takes some time to answer these in comments.. but I assume there are 40 more readers for every comment posted.. most have the same questions.

Thanks for your input. I look forward to working with you again soon.

Warren

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:00:31 -0000

Elisabeth

It just take a few minutes to post a comment. I'll have this one done in under 60 seconds.

If you are reading anything online that doesn't allow comments and discusssion, consider switch to a site that does.

FYI.. I have a new self-help blog site. Come join the conversation just getting started at

http://RichProsperity.com

Warren

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:58:08 -0000

Michelle

Great title. I've done a few books in that space.. "Briefcase Moms" was a very good book, and the promo site is still up for "Coaching Millions"

http://CoachingBestSeller.com

"Coaching Millions" is by Milana Lewinsky. She's a work at home home that have leveraged here business tremendously on the web. Great book too.

I would not apologize for your worldview.. but I would not lead with it either. Linking to the Carolyn Castleberry site is good, putting a video up of the endorsement on YouTube or your site is better.

People will promote for you when they know you have already promoted for them. If you are a member of http://ZeroCostPromoitons.com, make sure you participate whenever you can. Buy a copy of the book, post a review on Amazon (or elsewhere) and send a note to the author so you can keep in touch.

You have a great niche for using what I taught today. I look forward to hearing off your success.

Warren

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:48:56 -0000

Anita

I talk about a lot of social network sites for authors... but my point today is this.

THEY ARE ALL BETTER THAN DOING NOTHING!

(emphasis intended for the lurkers.. not you Anita)

When I help an author promote, I do exactly what the article above says. I research the best blogs on the topic and get into the conversation that is already going on.

Trust me.. it's a lot easier than starting your own conversation, like I've tried to do here.

Check out this post on some of my favorite social networking sites for authors

http://www.bestsellerauthor...

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Warren Whitlock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:42:15 -0000

Mari

Right. The secret is really "get started"

All promotion works. And if someone it doing none, it doesn't matter which they choose first.

Today goal was to give one thing that an author could do right away.

Good luck to you on your Mike Jay promo.

Warren

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

marsha — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:16:17 -0000

I believe both offline and online marketing have their specific advantages depending on the situation.
When it comes to marketing books, every platform/media must be taken advantage to the fullest.

Marsha

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

terrywhalin — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:16:10 -0000

Hello Warren,

You are exactly right in your article here. It's the discipline of daily working to build relationships online which will make the difference for authors who want to have consistent visibility in today's marketplace.

Another great tool is the The Askdatabase where you can easily survey your audience or market about what they want then fill that need.

Keep up the good work here. Thank you for consistently teaching writers.

Terry
The Writing Life

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Elisabeth — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:10:06 -0000

All good advice, Warren. Thanks.

The thing that has me puzzled a bit -- a lot of people (including you) suggest it just takes minutes to do the comments thing on blogs and/or in forums. Minutes? Try hours. Unless the number of "minutes" is actually in the mid two or even lower three digits.

Either that, or I'm missing something. Is there a trick to speed-reading/accessing blogs and forums to leave meaningful contributions? I can't seem to figure it out. Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks!

Elisabeth

Re: The Secret to Selling Books Online

Brennan Kingsland — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:20:23 -0000

Warren,

Thank you so much for the solid info and the reminders to actually DO the things we may already know to do. It's so easy to get distracted.

From now on, my mantra is "Be online".

Brennan
http://setourteachersfree.com