Authors
seeking to promote their book, increase sales, and market their brand need all
of the help they can get. One of the
first places authors should look for assistance is from other authors. That’s right, authors should go to their
competitors and expect to get help!
Why
might you ask, would a writer help another writer? Because they are really collaborators rather
than competitors. Friends not foes. Authors can help others for free because they
can get something in return. They can
also help them as part of the brotherhood and sisterhood of a very special and
unique family.
All
writers, at one time or another, were helped by other writers. Pay it forward – help someone now and give
back to those who helped you earlier in your career. In return, the one you help now may end up
helping the next generation.
So
what can an author do for another?
Plenty. Here are 12 ways authors
can work together:
1.
Motivational
Support
Emotional
help, motivational support, and inspirational guidance can come from fellow
writers who know how you feel and think.
2.
Introducing A Network Of Professionals
Need
a lawyer, accountant, editor, literary agent, cover designer, or book
publicist? Ask another author.
3.
Discuss Writing
Techniques
Learning
from writers is the best way for writers to improve their craft. Reading more books also helps.
4.
Share Research
Tools Or Methods
Writers
can share tricks of the trade when it comes to finding accurate, comprehensive
research in a quick and inexpensive way.
5.
Recommend Writers
Conferences
Authors
know which writers conferences to attend – they can help authors determine what
to attend.
6.
Blog or Post On
Social Media About Them
This
is huge – authors can write about authors, post on the books of others, and
even interview authors on podcasts, blogs and social media platforms.
7.
Split Costs To Buy
Databases, Mailing Lists, Or Special Promotions
Authors
can be good business partners by helping you to defray the costs of buying things
you can share in.
8.
Give Advice,
Strategies, Tips On Book Marketing
Some
authors know shortcuts to PR success.
They can help one another by exchanging ideas, information, or
techniques.
9.
Share Mail Lists
Every
author knows hundreds, or even thousands of people.
In addition to exchanging access to each other’s network of readers and
connections, you each can buy and trade lists with each other.
10. Alert Them On Clubs Or Organizations Worth
Joining
Sharing
leads on groups, organizations, or social media sites to join is an easy way
for an author to help another.
11. Let Them Know of Awards To Apply For
Authors
can help you sift through the awards that clamor for you to apply to.
12. Be A Sounding Board For Each Other
Authors
need a place to vent and who better to whine to than others who understand your
plight?
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