tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post4060347314058840645..comments2024-03-10T10:34:02.181+02:00Comments on The Alliterative Allomorph: There are certain ways of marketing a book which I believe will stunt sales. (and a special announcement)Jessica Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-19827354610475983282011-02-23T09:02:59.760+02:002011-02-23T09:02:59.760+02:00Hi Jessica! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier...Hi Jessica! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier and so sorry I didn't get a chance to respond at the time. Crazy week and all! You are absolutely right about social networking. When we focus on friendships we can get excited about helping other people. It's a shame when people forget this because friendship is the most rewarding part of building online social groups. At least, it has been for me =)Sierra Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364930724666386832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-55704582817878867742011-02-16T16:25:36.151+02:002011-02-16T16:25:36.151+02:00Jessica,
You make some very good points.Jessica,<br /><br />You make some very good points.Timothy Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554064732811895577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-41240482247156433512011-02-16T12:47:45.552+02:002011-02-16T12:47:45.552+02:00Wow! lovely post!Wow! lovely post!Exchange Accounthttp://www.apps4rent.com/hosted-exchange-hosting.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-18859460695255145792011-02-16T07:17:48.586+02:002011-02-16T07:17:48.586+02:00Jessica! I LOVE your new pic! You're so pretty...Jessica! I LOVE your new pic! You're so pretty!<br /><br />I personally like option 2 as well, where I can relate to the blogger--just like with our MCs? If the MC seems perfect or impersonal, it's hard to relate to them.<br /><br />I'll head over to Roland's and wish him happiness! Thanks for the shout out!<br /><br /><a href="http://elizabethmueller.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">♥.•*¨ Elizabeth ¨*•.♥</a>Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-73622966657351554772011-02-16T07:13:27.527+02:002011-02-16T07:13:27.527+02:00I am with you on this. I certainly want to hear so...I am with you on this. I certainly want to hear something about the book, but I also want to hear about the process in how the book came into being and eventually into the market, professional informaation that can help me and others, and things related to the books promotion. BUT NOT ALL THE TIME! I want to hear how well rounded the author is and things beside their work.<br />The book is the book and the author is the author. They are different and I want a balance of the two and how they relate to me the blog reader.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-14093774078124694932011-02-16T06:16:23.772+02:002011-02-16T06:16:23.772+02:00Hey Jessica, another Melbournite writer! Great to ...Hey Jessica, another Melbournite writer! Great to meet you :)<br /><br />I agree with what you've said above. Nobody wants to be marketed to all the time. That's not why we blog and sign up for twitter. I know I check the timeline before I follow anyone on Twitter. If all I see is "Go look at my blog" or "Go buy my book" I don't follow. Same goes for blogs.Sari Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157780034728554529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-17027766763393412592011-02-16T02:39:25.018+02:002011-02-16T02:39:25.018+02:00You make a good point. I watch for genuine people,...You make a good point. I watch for genuine people, too, who really love connecting with others.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-13586563793449558442011-02-16T01:55:34.924+02:002011-02-16T01:55:34.924+02:00Oh I agree completely. They are called social netw...Oh I agree completely. They are called social networks for a reason! We need to be social--asking questions, interacting, and showing genuine interest--to truly build a network.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-86761343084734315072011-02-16T01:37:32.478+02:002011-02-16T01:37:32.478+02:00Great announcement!
I agree with you about the a...Great announcement! <br /><br />I agree with you about the advertising yourself statement. It makes me bonkers as well. And, if I ever start to do that when my book comes out, please refer me to this post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-54049687861688677802011-02-15T23:37:45.280+02:002011-02-15T23:37:45.280+02:00I agree with you here. Having a connection with th...I agree with you here. Having a connection with the person, and not just reading a flow of "Review, Link, etc." is better networking--and I find that I care more about the book that's being mentioned if I know something about the author, too.<br /><br />Congratulations to Roland. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-53002851205923129302011-02-15T22:47:53.649+02:002011-02-15T22:47:53.649+02:00Melissa : As my best friend, Sandra, will tell you...Melissa : As my best friend, Sandra, will tell you : I'm not smart -- I'm just smart alec! Please come out of the shadows to say hello the next time you visit. And again, Jessica, thank you for the mention. I and the Turquoise Woman thanked you on my blog.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-75131069432088333582011-02-15T22:43:06.448+02:002011-02-15T22:43:06.448+02:00Oh by the way. Be wary of Twitter. I used to make ...Oh by the way. Be wary of Twitter. I used to make fun of people for tweeting all the time and then I gave it a try and I love it. Gives me an outlet for all the random stuff in my head. So be careful, it can trap even the most cynical of folk. But if you do succumb, let me know I'd follow you.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045294003088106262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-26861827497436095112011-02-15T22:41:03.268+02:002011-02-15T22:41:03.268+02:00I think people are pretty savvy about what is adve...I think people are pretty savvy about what is advertising and what is authentic. Obviously people write about what they know. If someone is in the process of being published and they have a blog, chances are you're going to hear all about it. I know I'd be giving my thoughts and observations on the whole process. <br /><br />I hate to use a specific example but I will anyway because it's positive. The biggest splash I've seen anyone make since I've been on blogger was from the extremely awesome Talli. I thought the way she handled things with her promotion was fascinating. Was she promoting her book often? Sure, but she was so engaging and open about the process that she got everyone else in the blog world promoting it too. I think the absolute key to self-promotion is authenticity. She comes across very real and it worked out well for her. I've seen a ton of promotions from bloggers of their books but to be honest, I don't really remember the names of any of their books but The Hating Game sticks.<br /><br />Sorry Talli if you're out there for using your name but I couldn't help it! I think you're great!Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045294003088106262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-51139511815527174962011-02-15T22:30:44.108+02:002011-02-15T22:30:44.108+02:00Some people really seem to get this right, and oth...Some people really seem to get this right, and others not so much. I won't even read blogs where all they talk about is their books. I want to see the whole journey if I can. What it took to get there, all the lead in. What it's like to be published... <br /><br />As for Roland! Yeah! That's awesome. I'm not really smart enough to read Roland's blog, but I do the best I can to lurk around and try to figure it out.Melissa Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700191547004665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-47310182631917514652011-02-15T22:09:05.313+02:002011-02-15T22:09:05.313+02:00I definitely won't click if the sole purpose o...I definitely won't click if the sole purpose of your post/tweet is for me to open my purse and buy.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-75829337715793911312011-02-15T21:56:58.432+02:002011-02-15T21:56:58.432+02:00You have to give to get, and usually give more tha...You have to give to get, and usually give more than you get. I'm not sure everyone gets that. It takes time to build up a following and the like. There's a misconception that it takes no time, no effort and you will be instantly popular.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-70661356149290935502011-02-15T21:48:12.081+02:002011-02-15T21:48:12.081+02:00But it's such a temptation. :-) But, of course...But it's such a temptation. :-) But, of course, it's non effective. Good post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573354179519141077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-38733118670587963502011-02-15T21:46:50.070+02:002011-02-15T21:46:50.070+02:00I'm going to have to agree with you. If I feel...I'm going to have to agree with you. If I feel I know someone, I'm going to care more about their book and any reviews they get. Always better than a post that sounds more like a sterile press release than a conversation.<br /><br />~JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-29660222246878883972011-02-15T21:04:18.072+02:002011-02-15T21:04:18.072+02:00Sorry, I'll make sure I'm sending out prop...Sorry, I'll make sure I'm sending out proper Tweets. I try not to talk much about my book on my blog though.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-27638737734672446162011-02-15T20:58:20.906+02:002011-02-15T20:58:20.906+02:00Thank you so much, Jessica.
The pneumonia that n...Thank you so much, Jessica. <br /><br />The pneumonia that nearly killed me as a child ice-bound in that Detroit basement apartment and gave birth to my mother's tales of Hibbs came back this month to see if he could finish the job he started.<br /><br />Ha! I fooled him. I'm getting better. Slow but sure.<br /><br />You are right. People are not pump handles to be worked as if they were cold unfeeling metal, made to only serve us.<br /><br />We are a community of struggling souls, each in pursuit of our dreams. Dreams, and the people who cherish, them are fragile. Like you say : let us handle them with care and compassion.<br /><br />Thanks again, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-34410587713972097572011-02-15T20:47:17.085+02:002011-02-15T20:47:17.085+02:00I totally agree! And for a second there, I was th...I totally agree! And for a second there, I was thinking, "Yay! Jessica's on Twitter!!!" :(( <br /><br />I'm so glad to be reminded of Roland's book!! I've got to get my post up asap!<br /><br />Thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-24191207096658314952011-02-15T20:11:05.042+02:002011-02-15T20:11:05.042+02:00Personally, I like it when people try to hit me wi...Personally, I like it when people try to hit me with the hard sell. It makes it so much easier to figure out who to ignore.Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-67642476215467626732011-02-15T20:07:13.884+02:002011-02-15T20:07:13.884+02:00I agree 100%
:-)I agree 100%<br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-8421628924645126742011-02-15T19:37:45.944+02:002011-02-15T19:37:45.944+02:00Totally number two.
I sometimes have to remind m...Totally number two. <br /><br />I sometimes have to remind myself to keep a balance between my personal and professional info on my blog. Sometimes I'll be talking about something personal and forget what I was going to post about that actually related to writing. <br /><br />This is a great reminder that there's a time and a place for pure professionalism, and your blog really isn't it if you want to connect with readers on a more meaningful level. <br /><br />Awesome post!Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-35161848453469085132011-02-15T18:47:39.822+02:002011-02-15T18:47:39.822+02:00Yeah some pple dont have the marketing gene.
I lov...Yeah some pple dont have the marketing gene.<br />I love Rolands cover it is weirdly eye catchingJoanna St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180782095853911283noreply@blogger.com