Authors
should have blogs. You already write books, so how hard is it to pound out
500-600 words a week for your blog? Not hard at all. I can write a post while
going to the bathroom. So can you.
Having a blog helps you do the following:
·
Gives you something to
share on your social media.
·
Showcases your writing
and thinking style.
·
Network with other
bloggers.
By
networking with other bloggers, you greatly increase your chance to give your
books more exposure.
If you connect with other bloggers, they might:
·
Post a review of your
books
·
Interview you
·
Allow you to guest-post
·
Guest-post on your blog
·
Introduce you to fellow
bloggers or other helpful people
How
do you find other bloggers?
Start
with your niche, genre, or area of expertise. Search for like-minded bloggers.
For instance, let’s say you write thrillers that take place in Miami; and
involve crime. Search Google for things like:
·
Crime Thriller Blogs
List
·
Crime Thriller Blog
Directory
·
Miami Book Blogs
·
Florida Book Blogs
·
Crime Author Blogs
·
Thriller Book Blogs
·
Best Thriller Blogs
There
may be other ways to order your searches but you will no doubt find hundreds,
if not thousands, of blogs that seem like a fit.
One by one, contact each blogger and ask if they:
·
Review books
·
Interview authors
·
Accept guest-posts
·
Or would like to connect
with you
You
can agree to each post about the other’s book on your blogs -- or on social
media. If the blogger is not an author but a reviewer or writer, that’s fine
too.
Each
blogger may have a website, not just a blog. If so, email them through the
website or look at the site for ideas on things that you can collaborate on.
Find a way to befriend them.
Here
are some resources to chew on that may help you connect with bloggers:
www.wonderfulwanderings.com/blogconferences
Lists
75 blog conferences to attend this year
Influence
and support group of connecting bloggers with brands
www.internationalbloggersassociation.com
Learn
from fellow bloggers
80
blogging directors to submit your blog to
Search
tool to find blogs
www.blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-start-a-blog
Learn
some blogging basics
You
can also find many lists and resources on numerous social media platforms. For
instance, on Facebook, try Blogging Boost Bloggers United, Boost Your Blog,
Blogging 101, and Blogging Newbs.
Blog,
network, and blog some more. It will pay off for you.
Need
Book Marketing Help?
Brian Feinblum, the founder of this award-winning
blog, can be reached at brianfeinblum@gmail.com He is available to help authors promote their
story, sell their book, and grow their brand. He has over 30 years of
experience in successfully helping thousands of authors in all genres. Let him
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