tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post5719636800134080397..comments2023-05-13T06:16:44.531-07:00Comments on Conda's Creative Center - Tips, Hints & Secrets: What works and what doesn't with marketing booksConda Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-80540885209091389652014-04-28T19:31:17.992-07:002014-04-28T19:31:17.992-07:00Susan, instead of Civil War FICTION I'd think ...Susan, instead of Civil War FICTION I'd think Civil War--there is a wealth of groups out there around that subject matter, on Google+ and how about a board on Pinterest? I get a lot of play on my "jewelry" board and it links into my main character, who is a jeweler ... Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-46746080050943357312014-04-28T06:16:41.849-07:002014-04-28T06:16:41.849-07:00Oh, boy, is this ever me! I'd love to find som...Oh, boy, is this ever me! I'd love to find some venue for Civil War fiction buffs. Also paranormal and Southern Gothics. I think I'd gather many more readers that way than I do via the "usual" social media outlets. Sigh. Anybody know of such sources? Thanks, Conda,. You've piqued my interest.Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-72421987546528617302014-04-27T17:09:56.021-07:002014-04-27T17:09:56.021-07:00Cindy, you and me both have tried everything--and ...Cindy, you and me both have tried everything--and then's there's no time to write! <br /><br />And I adore Pinterest--it's a fun break for me. <br /><br />Blog posts are fun too, although sometimes I spend too much time writing a post when I should be working on the next novel!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-36994923837911546922014-04-27T11:06:50.821-07:002014-04-27T11:06:50.821-07:00Thanks, Jacqueline, and you really stated well wha...Thanks, Jacqueline, and you really stated well what I was trying to say--our characters will of course share some of our same interests and readers will find us through those interests.(And readers, as you know, LOVE to discover authors themselves!)Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-88622273074690628822014-04-27T08:41:01.797-07:002014-04-27T08:41:01.797-07:00Conda, terrific post. I also tell people NOT to do...Conda, terrific post. I also tell people NOT to do what I did which was try everything. I've been debating spending more time on Pinterest so you've encouraged me in that direction. For me, the most effective form of promotion is via fun blog posts which are also contests. When I mention them on Facebook I receive so many comments as well as great ideas.Cindy Samplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332764051705819027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-25735116510923192612014-04-27T04:28:10.056-07:002014-04-27T04:28:10.056-07:00Hi, Conda,
Great post! Your advice is true and us...Hi, Conda,<br /><br />Great post! Your advice is true and useful. I chose my sleuth to be a librarian and a teacher because that's what I did for a living and what I know best. It's important that our outside interests are connected with our characters. Kim Reynolds is not me but we share some of the same knowledge and interests.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-41176863992113758232014-04-17T11:33:06.894-07:002014-04-17T11:33:06.894-07:00Bonnie, wise, wise words! And I think that we need...Bonnie, wise, wise words! And I think that we need to keep as a touchstone that we all started doing this because of a love of writing. The rest is just ways to drive ourselves crazy. Of course as authors we already are!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-19650253343671040462014-04-17T08:32:28.683-07:002014-04-17T08:32:28.683-07:00I think the first thing you said holds true. Do wh...I think the first thing you said holds true. Do what you love. This business changes daily and if you can't change with it, you are going to be unhappy and frustrated. Focus on the positive and ignore the negative and enjoy seeing your work in print, regardless how many books you sell. Try to enjoy the process. Bonnie Dodgehttp://bonniedodge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-78161670123654369972014-04-16T20:19:25.565-07:002014-04-16T20:19:25.565-07:00Most welcome, Carol! And watch those waters, they ...Most welcome, Carol! And watch those waters, they can be treacherous.Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-76548060351969783342014-04-16T18:03:28.575-07:002014-04-16T18:03:28.575-07:00Thank You! Definitely something to ponder while t...Thank You! Definitely something to ponder while trying to navigate the social media waters.running granny greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336014047211952370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-77566955118627681362014-04-16T17:27:31.754-07:002014-04-16T17:27:31.754-07:00Alex, so true and you went right to the crux of wh...Alex, so true and you went right to the crux of what I was saying, that all authors need to stop endlessly trying to figure out how to do all of it and focus on what works for them.Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-35686134453383321412014-04-16T16:51:15.453-07:002014-04-16T16:51:15.453-07:00I picked blogging as my social media, with Twitter...I picked blogging as my social media, with Twitter and Google+ as extras. It's made the difference in the sales of my books and I've been able to help other authors. With over 2000 followers, plus another 3000 following through Google+, I can really get the word out. It's all about finding what works for each individual.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com