Marketing is part of being an author regardless of the publishing route you take. The idea of having to promote your books can be scary for some writers though. Here's a list of 20 ways you can promote your book to get you started:
2) Set up online giveaways e.g. on Goodreads
3) Host and live stream author hangouts via Google+
4) Create and submit a press release
5) Guest blog on sites that reach your target audience
6) Create a media kit
7) Attend networking events and conferences
8) Submit posts to blog carnivals
9) Do a virtual book tour
10) Take part in a blog hop
11) Do virtual author visits via skype
12) Film your author events and share the video on YouTube
13) Encourage your fans to market your book using their Amazon (or other)
affiliate link.
14) Create a book video trailer
15) Do a cross promotion with other authors
16) Have an online launch party
17) Do social media chats e.g. Facebook wall chat or Twitter interview
18) Include your hook and website URL in your email signature
19) Create a board for book related pins on Pinterest
20) Create a newsletter
Got some ideas of your own to add to the list?
