Press Release Submission.  Whenever possible submit a press [...]]]> In today’s publishing market, the author needs to be willing and able to promote his or her book.  There are many different avenues to take for the self-published author.  The following is a list of various ways an author’s assistant can help you get the word out.

 Press Release Submission.  Whenever possible submit a press release about your book to the free online websites. 

 Request Book Reviews. There are networking sites such as Writer’s Digest Community and LinkedIn where an author’s book can be put up for review.

 Author Interviews.  Arrange interviews with book review sites, blog radio sites that target your reading audience.

 Promotional Item Distribution.  Find a vendor to create postcards, bookmarks, business cards, flyers (whatever comes to mind) and distribute them at different events or locations.

 Book Fairs.  Attending the local book fair is a great way to promote your book.  If possible, purchase a booth space and fill it with book copies, promotional giveaways (i.e. promo pen), and flyers.  You should plan on attending at least two within the year.

 Social Networking.  Sites such as Facebook and Twitter are free spaces to talk about and promote your work.

 Independent Bookstores. If your neighborhood has a local bookstore, ask if you can have a book signing there.  Most stores will welcome the free publicity. Plus it works in their favor if the author is from the area. Be sure to leave signed copies for future purchases.

 Go the Alumni Route.  Check with the alumni organization of your high school and college.  They always need updates. 

 If you are interested in hearing more on how an author’s assistant can help you market, take a moment and contact A Novel Space today.

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Sound marketing is easy if you just know where to put emphasis. Here are the vital points to watch:

1. Create [...]]]> Postcards, if used wisely, can be a great marketing tool. It can transmit your business’ information by just hand transfer. It is one of the most convenient and economical tool that you can rely.

Sound marketing is easy if you just know where to put emphasis. Here are the vital points to watch:

1. Create a good marketing message. You have only a few seconds to attract readers so do not spoil that. Make a brief and easy to read text. Complement it with an attractive graphics. Simple yet catchy that’s the idea behind postcards.

2. Maximize space. Use the space to inform your readers what you can give them. Of course they want to know. That’s the very reason they are reading your postcards. What you can give the and how they can get it are vital.

3. Do not forget the ‘call to action’. The most crucial content is the ‘call to action’. You must say what you want them to do next. To buy, to subscribe – these are calls to action. Thus, if you have established it you also have to support it. Place in your postcards important details like your phone number, address and the likes. By this, you will be contacted easily.

4. Print and mail the postcards. There are a lot of postcard mailing and printing services available these days. Choose the postcard printing services that are appropriate for your needs. Make the process special. You can inquire with the printer’s services to boost the appearance and result of your postcards.

5. Put some spice to it. One way to build a great business relationship is to make your offer special. You can pass on coupons to your potential customers. If they do not intend to use it, they can pass it on to others. This process can result to new clients, new purchases and repeat purchases as well.

Business industry is growing more and more competitive. Businessmen are getting savvier thus, the need to keep the pool of customers has become even harder – much more is to get a bigger market. Moreover, we have to get the most out of our marketing techniques. Postcards can do us a very good favor. It is low-cost and effective. Why let the opportunity pass without taking advantage of its charisma?

Postcards can quickly and inexpensively convey your marketing message. Use them to keep the customers and making them return for more!