OK so we came to the conclusion I was completely overwhelmed and found promoting my self-published book was harder than writing it.
I wish I could say things are better, but they are not. However I am making some leeway [kinda]
Whether you want to promote your blog, website, book, articles, or press release these should help; FREE SITES!
There are numerous free sites to support authors and writers! If these are repetitive, yuk, I’m hoping each writer will gain something from these links. I have joined almost all of them and for what it’s worth, yes very time consuming. But there is no alternative. OK here we go, oh wait have to plug my books quick.
They can be purchased at smashwords,
softcovers at createspace,
both at amazon,
my website www.kimberlyswritings.com,
lastly authorsden.
I can be reached anytime directly at www.kimberlyswritings@gmail.com
OK now down to what I hope are some helpful free links that support writers. The order may be a bit scattered but just the same, the link I hope works.
I have to keep reminding myself my goal is not grades rather publication.
www.grammar.quickanddirtytips.com
for just women; www.shewrites.com
awesome site and spotlights all writers; www.morgenbailey.wordpress.com/blogs
free word-processing software; www.openoffice.com www.googledocs.com www.bit.ly/cppaPd.com
work at home moms forums; www.wahm.com/forum/wahms-who-write-46.com
fyi-largest distributor in UK is www.WHSmith.com
popular on-line eBook community readers www.mobileread.com
Italian eBook readers www.BookRepublic.com or Canada www.Indigo.com
When promoting your work it goes without saying that all social networking is important and if you email me HERE I would love to spotlight your work and send you a questionnaire.
Also it is a majority suggestion to promote yourself with flyers, emails, postcards, business cards, press release and bookmarks.
join www.facebook.com/readmybook.com
www.selfpubebooks/facebook.com
to increase traffic use www.wahoha.com www.fool.com
www.smashwordsfordummies.com www.instapublisher.com www.businessweek.com www.publishersmarketplace.com
www.answers.yahoo.com www.lulu.com www.reviews.cnet.com/selfpublishing/
I Know, but stay with me now! One of these sites just maybe for you!
to run free ads these are good; www.usfreeads.com www.craigslist.org wwww.adpost.com www.adleaf.com www.classifieds.yahoo.com
www.wordpress.com/tag/free-ads www.publishersweekly.com www.authorsden.com wwww.classifiedads.com www.craigslist.com
www.goodreads.com www.kijiji.com www.librarything.com www.olx.com www.on-linedepot.com www.published.com
www.salespider.com www.shelfari.com www.sba.com www.bookmarketingprofits.com www.usbooknews.com www.writers.net
Just a note if you have self-published and want to negotiate some help [especially with PR] google; author assistants.
Free ads directory of new books for independent publishers; www.bookmarketingprofits.com
Here is some on-line support for authors; www.authorsguild.org www.pw.org www.rwanational.org www.self-awareness.com
www.choice.com.au www.forwardmagazine.com www.mbr.com www.parapublishing.com www.publishersweekly.com
www.rebeccasreads.com www.writerswrite.com www.canadianauthorsassociation.com www.authorsbox.com www.klout.com
search engines submissions services;
www.houstonhost.com www.adme.com www.submitexpress.com www.adpro.com www.freewebsubmission.com
www.toptrafficwholesaler.com www.submitshop.com www.alisitcafe.com
social book marketing; www.google.com www.facebook.com www.twitter.com www.socialmarker.com www.onlywire.com
www.yahoobuzz.com www.technorati.com www.orkut.com www.yahoo360.com www.articlemarketing.com www.authorshelpingauthors.com
I will break here calling this part one. Please let me know if it is helpful and in the next few days I will publish part two, just as big.
Hope it helps………………
Kimberly
May 28th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Kimberly, your deication, passion, empathy, tenacity, veracity, and sheer guts, are second to none, and nothing short of spectacular….
May 29th, 2012 at 12:13 am
BB thank you I only hope some can benefit from these links! Thanks!
May 29th, 2012 at 5:05 am
Of course some will will..undoubtedly many…this is a tremendous piece of work,,,,thank you for sharing…
May 29th, 2012 at 5:22 am
glad to do it-will do part 2 soon, still trying to get through these links LOL thank you BB
May 29th, 2012 at 8:12 am
that’s so good to hear
thank you
May 29th, 2012 at 8:14 am
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May 30th, 2012 at 3:24 am
Thank you KImberly for this wonderful information. I too feel so over whelmed when it comes to advertizing my work. I have When Delilah Smiles coming out in book form soon by a publisher in Atlanta. They told me I could start advertizing it..I have no idea where to start..but these links are most helpful. Thank you for much.
Kim
May 31st, 2012 at 8:58 pm
sunnieday, I’m so glad you caught this and in comes to some use
I agree way to overwhelming!
June 6th, 2012 at 5:11 am
Great post. I was checking continuously this blog and I’m impressed! Extremely helpful info specially the last part
I care for such info a lot. I was looking for this particular information for a very long time. Thank you and good luck.
June 15th, 2012 at 5:38 am
oh, I am so glad and I will be posting page 2 in the near future
glad you were here
thank you
June 15th, 2012 at 3:29 am
You have done so much work. You are a whirlwind of energy. Have any of these worked better than others? We are going to figure this out.
June 15th, 2012 at 5:40 am
so far Mike yes, I am getting through these sights and another page which have great arenas to promote. I now however am convinced promotion is in the outside world with PR and this I am just starting now
thanks my friend
June 20th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Kimberly
Would it be okay if I added a link to this page on my own blog? So useful…
June 20th, 2012 at 9:29 am
ABSOLUTELY! and page 2 is next month, all sites free to promote your work
Kind of you to ask, thank you
July 21st, 2012 at 11:13 pm
kimberly, thank you for this amazing list. it’s a lot of work you’ve done! congrats on your book! thank you for finding me (how did you find me? i’m always curious!) have a wonderful day. -molly
July 26th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Molly, so glad it helped
August 2nd, 2012 at 1:09 am
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August 4th, 2012 at 6:34 am
Absolutely amazing post and list! My head was spinning with all those links,but in a good way like oh my how thoughtful & kind you are to take the time to write it up and share with us. Looking forward to visiting these links and see what works for me. There is so much out there and it is very time consuming to market our self-pubbed novels. I have not even started with bookmarks, business cards or any swag items yet, but getting there. Found you through Vikki’s The View Outside! Will be back to check your pt 2. Very helpful. Much success to you, Kimberly.
August 4th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Ambre thank you for such great feedback! I am so glad it was helpful and yes page 2 will come.
Cheers my friend
Thanks
Kimberly
September 2nd, 2012 at 5:35 am
Magnificent site. A lot of useful info here.
I’m sending it to a few buddies ans additionally sharing in delicious. And certainly, thank you in your sweat!
September 8th, 2012 at 11:26 am
You are so kind, thank you