Comments on: How to SELL Your Book—First, What IS It? https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/ Author, Blogger, Social Media Jedi Wed, 01 Feb 2017 03:54:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 By: aurorajeanalexander https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70844 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 03:54:07 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70844 Reblogged this on Writer's Treasure Chest and commented:
One of my favorite writers, bloggers, teachers and amazing human being, Kristen Lamb, has published a blog post on “How to sell your book” – and how to find out what it is.

Additionally, don’t miss: W.A.N.A. offers a new class “How to Maximize Your Earning Potential as a Full-Time Author Learn from Hollywood Producer Joel Eisenberg”

Isn’t this phenomenal? Check it out. Thank you so much, Kristen!

]]> By: Mthokozisi Mkhonza https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70843 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:45:38 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70843 […] via How to SELL Your Book—First, What IS It? — Kristen Lamb’s Blog […]

]]> By: Lazy Sunday #30 (I know it’s Monday but it seems it did not publish despite me hitting the button!) | Paula Acton https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70842 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:24:25 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70842 […] So, you have written a book, think the hard work is done, think again, it is only just beginning! Actually persuading people to read your book is tough, you give the ebook away in promotions it sits on kindles untouched but even if people read it getting them to leave that all important review is even harder. While I am not sure the classes are right for me I do think the articles on this blog are always well worth a read https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/ […]

]]> By: Stacy https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70841 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 01:55:49 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70841 Lol. Christian Inspirational Erotica? That should never be attempted. I see a book like that getting a lot more backlash than even 50 Shades. (Which, BTW, sucked to the 10 power). I’ve read so many comments from writers that were so let down and confused. “Why would a big time publisher even consider such a poorly written book?” IDK.
We’re hoping it’s a one time lapse in judgment.

I love these informational blogs. It’s very important to pick a genre. I had a little bit of a hard time with it. So, I took a good look at my book. Paranormal Romance was the best choice. It was suspenseful, some mystery, a little erotic. But, it was more a Paranormal Romance.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’ve put your blood, sweat, years and heart into a book.
Keep up the great work! Great blog!

]]> By: Kathryn J. Bain https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70840 Sat, 28 Jan 2017 15:09:25 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70840 I am always amazed when authors don’t know what genre they write in. I’ll be at a book festival and someone will tell a reader there book has mystery and suspense, yet their book is really just a contemporary romance. All books have some level of mystery and suspense. Readers give bad reviews if you don’t get the genre right. Just ask a sci-fi reader how he feels when he gets sucked into buying a book that turns out to be fantasy.

]]> By: sharonhughson https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70839 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 23:44:15 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70839 I wrote a novel on spec for a publisher who LOVED my short story in an anthology they were producing. When she came back to me with the REJECTION of my novel it was because it was adventure…dystopian…paranormal…with a little science-fiction. “Our customers won’t know where to shelve this.” And although she didn’t hate the story, she thought the work required for both of us to rewrite it to fit ONE genre was more than she wanted to tackle. So, there you have it. Of course, the fact that it didn’t have the same dark feel as the short story also but her off, but what can I say? If I want dark, I’ll turn off the lights. I read (and write) to shine light.

]]> By: Don Massenzio https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70838 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:26:48 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70838 Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog and commented:
Here is a great post from Kristen Lamb on selling your book and identifying what you’re selling.

]]> By: anaatcalin https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70837 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:37:38 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70837 Great post, as always, dear Kristen.

]]> By: kimberlywenzler https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70836 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:19:21 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70836 Thanks Kristen. This is my biggest hurdle-trying to fit in the right genre. So helpful! Have a wonderful weekend.

]]> By: sabrinawrites1 https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/01/how-to-sell-your-book-first-what-is-it/#comment-70835 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:45:49 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20817#comment-70835 Thank you so much for sharing this!

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