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Roger Lawrence replied to jeff herman's discussion QUESTIONS? Precede answers. in the group Book PromotionRoger Lawrence replied to jeff herman's discussion HAVE YOU TRIED GETTING AN AGENT? in the group Fiction"I tried for over a decade, and that's why I've now self published four times within six months. I'm not claiming that my writing is the best thing since (insert your own preference) but people who reasd it seem to like what they…"
Roger Lawrence replied to Jade Ashley Trissel's discussion My First book in the group Fiction"I've seen published work that isn't as good as this. There are a few technical details that could be fixed but practise and perseverance will just make it better. well done."
Roger Lawrence replied to Roger Lawrence's discussion Second novel. in the group Fiction"Haven't heard of a fan page. I'll have to look into it.
thanks."
Kelly Kirk replied to Roger Lawrence's discussion Second novel. in the group Fiction"
I would say it all comes back to marketing. From what I understand, in today’s market, how well you advertise yourself weighs more than the quality of the story. I don't mean to be disheartening, but I have never heard of your or…"
Roger Lawrence replied to Roger Lawrence's discussion Second novel. in the group Fiction" Thanks Patricia.
I hope people will also read mine in order. But in the event that they don't, I've made every one a standalone which won't upset the flow no matter what order they read them in. I've just begun sketching…"
Roger Lawrence replied to jeff herman's discussion $25,000 BUDGET PROMOTION. HOW WILL YOU SPEND IT? in the group Book Promotion"I'd put some large posters on the side of a London bus. For $25k I might even get two. Since London buses never actually go anywhere because of the road work leading up to the Olympics, plenty of people would be able to see them."
Patricia Gligor replied to Roger Lawrence's discussion Second novel. in the group Fiction"Roger,
I don't think we should ever stop promoting our first novel, especially when it is the first book in a series. I don't know about you but, as a reader, I love to start at the beginning of a series and read the books in order.
My…"
Roger Lawrence replied to Roger Lawrence's discussion Second novel. in the group Fiction"Thanks. I like to think it's good, but then I wrote it."
Joan Adamak replied to Roger Lawrence's discussion Second novel. in the group Fiction"I think the more interesting books are selling if they are really well written. And then there is the marketing bit, but perhaps if you give the first book out free, if it is good then it will entice people to try the second one. For…"
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Second novel.
I'm about to release the second novel in a series of four. I haven't sold a copy of the first in four weeks, so I've decided to give it away for free this weekend to remind people of its existence. Am I flogging a dead horse? Or should I expect this in a market overladen with self published books?See More
Roger Lawrence replied to jeff herman's discussion ARE YOU (WERE YOU EVER) DETERMINED TO WRITE THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL? in the group Fiction"But well worth it all when you see your novel in print."
Roger Lawrence liked jeff herman's discussion ARE YOU (WERE YOU EVER) DETERMINED TO WRITE THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL?Roger Lawrence replied to jeff herman's discussion ARE YOU WILLING TO BE IN A REALITY SHOW TO PROMOTE YOUR BOOK? in the group Book Promotion"I wouldn't be seen dead in a reality show. If that meant the death of my novel then so be it."
Roger Lawrence replied to jeff herman's discussion ARE YOU (WERE YOU EVER) DETERMINED TO WRITE THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL? in the group Fiction"Although my writing will probably never be considered great, I would like to write a novel that people remember and say "hey that was pretty good." If that's the same thing, then yes, I would."
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