Comments on: The Seven Deadly Sins of Book Promotion

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:19:32 +0000

What a great article. You have a great perspective and killer insight. Thank you so much for writing this, Dan! I’m going to print it out and re-read that thing about accepting negative reviews, on a regular basis. So, so true. As much as I want to write a book everyone will love, I realize this just isn’t going to happen and it’s best to just be prepared.

Thanks again! You rock!

By: Sandy Shepard

Sandy Shepard — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:08:30 +0000

I really enjoyed this article. As I don’t think I have had ~one~ interview that didn’t start out negatively (“….WHAT? Are you trying to turn women into empty-headed bimbos/doormats/?!?!?!”), I have to smile at the idea that someone would be upset with “a” negative review or interview. “Juices Flowing,” indeed

Best,
Sandy
http://www.BeABondGirl.com
fEmpowerment: A Guide To Unleashing Your Inner Bond Girl.

By: Dan Smith

Dan Smith — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:43:48 +0000

“Goddess” I have many, many fascinating case studies!
Re: John Meade: John, the article is not intended in any way to be “against” authors; just helpful … but I do appreciate your comments.

By: Goddess

Goddess — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:37:15 +0000

ha! I loved the premise of this article and wasn’t disappointed with the content either. Very real (and realistic) advice, thanks Dan. Would like to hear more case studies though – they’re so entertaining

By: John Meade

John Meade — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:14 +0000

I found this article tired and overdone with generalizations against authors. A more appropriate article: The Seven Deadly Sins of a Book Promotion and Public Relations Agency.

By: D.B. Troester

D.B. Troester — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:22:02 +0000

Great article based on a timeless and seductive theme: sin.

I find Mr. Smith’s insight to be correct, and have gained more promotion and placement for my book though patience, persistence and kindness than through any of the “deadly sins.”

Dan, how about a follow up article on the “virtues” of book promotion and marketing?

By: Bella Stander

Bella Stander — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:47:59 +0000

I hit “submit” too soon. These pointers are terrific! I gasped out loud when I read the anecdote in Anger.

By: Annie Lawrence

Annie Lawrence — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:58:16 +0000

Great article about publicity and the need to stay focused and patient. Book publicity for the self-publisher seems overwhelming at times, and it is indeed tuff to stay focused.

By: Giselle Kronberg

Giselle Kronberg — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:28:59 +0000

Try TCI-Smith Publicity for a publicist. They’ve been around for over 10 years, primarily helping books/authors get press. They are well respected in the industry.

Enjoyed the article! I think I heard Dan speak at a PMA or Book Expo conference for techniques for tying in your book’s topics to current events to increase coverage. (Big dude with a nice smile??)

Thanks for the article.

By: Nikki Oldaker

Nikki Oldaker — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:24:27 +0000

Thank you for the article… now how does an author go about promoting a history book? One that is designed to read like a movie…and will be produced as a documentary. So far most of the publicity and marketing campaigns (including library sales) are geared for everything but history… Any advice you offer will be most helpful.