Finishing Up Those Trilogies - Contrition Cover reveal!

The Perception Trilogy is my first real series, meaning the story begins in book one and doesn't complete until the end of book three. (My Clockwise series is unconventional that way, which is why I point this out.)

What a ride! It's a bittersweet to be closing in on the end. I've spent so much time getting to know and love my characters! It's kind of like having to wave good bye as your child leaves for college - it's good and necessary, but it marks a dramatic change. You're happy to see them develop and grow, but at the same time you can't help the tears that well up.

You find you make frequent trips to the baby albums, reminiscing on the growing up years. I began the first draft of Perception two and a half years ago, while on a trip to Romania. I'd meant to take a break from writing, but instead I started getting all these great ideas for a new sci/fi dystopian. Everywhere we went I'd be stopping to type in  quick notes on my iphone, and at night I wrote scenes on a borrowed laptop.

I published Perception on September 01, 2012, almost one year ago. Since then I've written and published book 2, Volition, and now in just a few short weeks, the final book.

Yes!

CONTRITION is releasing September 26th! Of course, there will be swag/contests/sales leading up to the launch. I hope you join in on the fun!

Without further ado....(drum role)....

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Zoe, Noah and the other plane crash survivors

 are stranded in the Arizona desert.

They all have secrets,

and reasons to hide.

But they’re not alone.

Cyborg soldiers.

War.

Humans and humanoids.

Who can be trusted?

Zoe’s life is in danger.

Noah must make an impossible choice.

Will their love survive their brokenness?

Will the world as they know it end before they can find out?

CONTRITION COMING SEPTEMBER 26th!

More than 20 Can Play...

Wow, guys. So I've been watching these Indelibles from afar for a year now, and I was just thrilled and honored when I was asked to join the group.

Back in the fall of 2011, I had an agent and was working on a book deal, but I could already see the publishing tides were turning. Things were changing for independent authors, and there were more and more great, self-published books hitting the market.

I was always a traditional girl. I had worked as an editor for years, and I believed in the system. But I can point to two distinct moments when my mind started to change.

The first was when fellow Indelible Elle Strauss posted a Ted talk by Margaret Atwood (link). You should take a moment and watch it. The short version is Atwood basically threw down the challenge: She didn't understand why anyone would take a traditional deal anymore.

"Sure, that's easy to say if you're Margaret Atwood," I thought.

The next thing that happened was my good friend (and fellow Indelible) Susan Quinn (link) began posting about her successes in independent publishing, her goals and her ability to reach them. I was editing books for several self-published authors, and I saw the quality storytelling going on. I knew she was right.

On Amazon

Finally, my own (former) agent advised me to self-publish my debut YA romantic-comedy The Truth About Faking (link), and from there, I was completely sold.

Joining forces with a fantastic group of fellow independent writers was the icing on the cake for me.

Writing is a lonely, isolating endeavor. Making the right decision in these publishing times is a scary thing, and it's so great to have good friends and fellow experts you can turn to for advice.

This group is just one example of how writers can work together, but there's absolutely no reason why it should be the only one. Reach out to fellow writers and form your own group!

And regardless of your path to publication, writers can (and should) help each other. We can (and should) encourage each other, and ultimately, we can  (and should) succeed together!

As I like to say, it takes months or years to write an amazing book, but it only takes days to read it. There's plenty of room at the table for everyone!

The Indelibles and groups like ours are about promoting the best part of being writers--helping each other. Grab the baton and do the same!

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Leigh Talbert Moore is a wife and mom by day, a writer by day, a reader by day, a freelance editor when time permits, a caffeine addict, a chocoholic, a beach bum, a lover of YA and new adult romance (really any great love story), and occasionally she sleeps.

Leigh's new book on Amazon!

-THE TRUTH ABOUT FAKING (link) is her debut young adult romance.
-ROUGE (link) is the first book in her mature-YA/new adult romance series.

Leigh loves hearing from readers; stop by and say hello:

Blog * Facebook * Amazon Author page * Goodreads

Why Every Indie Author Needs A Business Plan

A business plan--do you need one?

I confess, I was daunted by the idea when I first heard about it. I knew I needed to view my foray into self-publishing as a business venture, but how did one write a plan about that?

1) you write a book
2) you publish it
3) you hope it sells

What more could you  possibly plan? A whole lot it seems. Still, I had no idea where to start. The lovey Susan Kaye Quinn(link) had one, and she let me see what she'd done. It was helpful. She gave me phrases like, Goals, Audience, Brand, How will I promote, Marketing Budget.

You mean, I should break it down more than my measly three points, Sue? Well, she was certainly doing something right, since, her book was, like, selling.

So I did it, and it helped. I was starting to see myself as a business person, rather than "just" a writer hoping to break even some day.

Then Denise Grover Swank did this fantastic three part guest blog series on The Business Plan(link). Talk about comprehensive! And, man, it seemed to work for her! I was motivated to start!

I used her TABLE OF CONTENTS (yes, her business plan has a table of contents) as a template and officially began my own small business document, creating a comprehensive plan for 2013.

Denise's
Table of Contents
1. Description of Bramagioia Enterprises
2. Ownership of Bramagioia Enterprises and Location of Business
3. Products
4. Pricing Strategy
5. Financial Plan
6. Production Schedule and Writing Plans
7. Targeted Audience
8. Marketing and Promoting Plan
9. Web Plan
10. Long Term Goals
11. Summary

I added:

12. Projection of Perception series costs and profits

Some of the important things I learned by doing this:

1) Identifying myself as a business person with the objective of making a profit helped me to see myself as not just a creative person, but a person with a goal outside of that creativity (though linked. Makes sense?)

2) When you view things from a business perspective you make different decisions than if you're just making emotional or creative calls. (This only matters if you care about making money with your art.)

One big change I made while working out this plan was to fine tune my focus for 2013 in terms of what I was going to spend my time writing. From a business perspective it made sense for me to focus on my current series, the Perception Series and postpone a sequel to Seaweed. Denise did this with one of her series--focusing on the one that had the most financial potential and waiting on the one that didn't.

Before doing this plan, I'd felt "obligated" somehow to produce this next book. After doing the  plan I realized that I was free to do what was best for my business and that meant waiting on the Seaweed sequel.

3) Now that I have been indie publishing for over a year, I actually have some data, in terms of sales, promotional successes and flops, plus I've had a year to observe other authors, what worked or didn't work for them. I had information I could use to determine pricing strategies, and create a promotion/marketing plan.

4) Working on this plan also made me take a hard look at my web presence. From a writer/writing point of view my current blog was fine. Just fine. But it was missing the mark in terms of a business move. I realized I was at a place now where my web presence needed to refocus to readers and fans. Those were the people I wanted looking for me (and were starting to look for me) and I needed to give them what they were looking for. I also decided that the "networking" part was better spent on FB and twitter than on my blog.

5) Planning ahead with a production schedule. This was new and scary ground. By planning ahead I had to take a good look at just how long the process would take, or rather how long I wanted it to take. If I wanted to get books 2 and 3 of the Perception series out in 2013, I couldn't just wing it anymore.

Though I love my beta readers, they are all busy writing and building a business too. Turn around times are just too unpredictable. I made the leap to hire a developmental editor. Not only would this streamline things time wise, but I'd have a consistent set of editorial eyes to help me do the best job I could with a series. You  have to book a developmental editor 3 to 4 months ahead, so you have to plan, and be realistic with your production abilities. I went from thinking I could produce 3 books in 2013, to accepting that I could only produce 2 books if I wanted to do them well. And I want to do them well.  I now have deadlines for when the first draft needs to be completed, when it needs to be revised, when it needs to go to the D. editor, the copy editor, when the cover needs to be completed, when the promotion needs to start, etc, all on my calendar a year in advance.

So, if you're a writer looking to make money from your writing, I strongly encourage you to work on a comprehensive business plan. You'll be surprised at what you discover about yourself!

Elle Strauss writes fun, lower YA fiction. She is fond of sea salt dark chocolate and hiking in good weather. She also writes upper/mature YA (historical and science fiction) as Lee Strauss. 

Find her at www.ellestraussbooks.com

Honesty, self publishing, and home-made pastries.

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I’m not a cook. I don’t even really know how to cook. I follow recipes. But somehow we do okay. My family eats nutritious meals and sometimes they turn out pretty good. Well, not according to my younger son, who commented yesterday.

“Is that vomit? Or butternut squash?”

I told him he’d appreciate butternut squash when he’s older.

I really don’t want to talk about the numerous times I’ve completely dissolved the chicken in the crock-pot because it cooked too long. Or the fact that my mac and cheese still tastes like pasta with melted cheese despite my many attempts.

What I love is the creative side of cooking. I love to find a fun recipe and then bake it, usually just to see if I can do it. One time, I found the recipe for a breakfast Danish. And decided I was going to do this. Oh, the cookbook made it look so good. Golden crusted outside, a fruit filling spilling out the scored tops, and this melt-in-your mouth glaze dribbled over the top.

Thankfully, without too much trouble, I made it. And it was absolutely delicious. I even got really brave and made it again to bring to a sleepover reunion with high school friends.

The mom of one of my friends took one look at it and smiled. She said, “Now that’s homemade.”

But her remark was not an insult. She recognized the fact that if a professional had made it, or a factory, it would’ve had perfectly rounded corners. Each score across the top would’ve been exactly an inch apart, and the glaze would’ve been evenly applied.

I’ll connect the dots if you haven’t already. I’ve been reading a lot of self published books lately. Not because of the price but because I love the honesty in the writing and the story.

I love that they’re not perfect.

Laura Pauling loves pastries. And you'll find them sprinkled through out the pages of A SPY LIKE ME. The sequel, HEART OF AN ASSASSIN, is due out soon!

Her debut middle grade, HOW TO SURVIVE ANCIENT SPELLS AND CRAZY KINGS will be released in November. Try to say that title several times fast.

Stop by her blog and say hello!

9/25/12 Marketing with @duolit

IndelibleWriter We're chatting with Shannon from @duolit at #indiechat! Join us now to talk about marketing, branding, newsletters...etc. -9:03 PM Sep 25th, 2012

mcjordan37 RT @IndelibleWriter: 31 book marketing ideas! via @duolit Guests tonight at #indiechat http://t.co/XxmCUdRw See you there! -9:03 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit Well then, officially, Hi Toni! #indiechat -9:03 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @duolit welcome to the both of you! can't wait to hear your ideas. #indiechat -9:03 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I wasn't sure myself. But I did make it. #indiechat -9:03 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling I've been following Toni and Shannon's blog for a while. They have a ton of great marketing posts! #indiechat -9:03 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Love the blog RT @laurapauling: 31 book marketing ideas! via @duolit Guests tonight at #indiechat http://t.co/6foqMQP2 See you there! -9:03 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling I was thinking we could start with targeting readers. Does anyone have any questions? #indiechat -9:04 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling I for one have found this rather difficult. #indiechat I mean once you have a huge fan base, it's easy! -9:05 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell I'd love to know, if you only have time for 1 thing a day, what should it be? #indiechat -9:05 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero First question: What do you think of Book Blasts? #indiechat -9:06 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam I second. RT @JessieHarrell: Id love to know, if you only have time for 1 thing a day, what should it be? #indiechat -9:06 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell also, how important are blogs for Indie authors? are twitter and FB better? #indiechat -9:06 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit yay! I love your blog/site! #indiechat -9:06 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @chihuahuazero What do you mean by a book blast? #indiechat -9:06 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit Do something different every time, we have a bunch of 5 minute marketing ideas you can choose from #indiechat -9:07 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit What are some of them? #indiechat -9:07 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Battista_j What is the most important thing to do to build a fanbase? #indiechat Besides writing a great book... -9:07 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit really, where can I find those? #indiechat -9:07 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @JessieHarrell We're big blogging fans, but only if you think it's something you enjoy and will keep up with... #indiechat -9:08 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit Just have a plan and try to tackle one thing from the plan each day. Comment on other blogs, visit forums, update Facebook #indiechat -9:08 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @JessieHarrell The importance of blogging seems to be waning...to me anyway. #indiechat -9:08 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes RT @laurapauling: We have a special guest with us tonight. Two gals passionate about helping authors! #indiechat Welcome @duolit -9:08 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @duolit I'm surprised that a different approach each time is better. #didn'tmajorinmarketing :) #indiechat -9:08 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling I mean as far as blogging every day...etc. #indiechat -9:08 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit Five minute marketing ideas: http://t.co/yPrkMPZ4 #indiechat -9:08 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @duolit what are some examples of 5 min marketing ideas? #indiechat -9:09 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB RT @duolit: Five minute marketing ideas: http://t.co/k5d2rQse #indiechat -9:09 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit One thing a day isn't too intimidating but can feel insignificant. #indiechat -9:09 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes RT @duolit: Five minute marketing ideas: http://t.co/yPrkMPZ4 #indiechat -9:09 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @JessieHarrell If you enjoy FB/Twitter, just stick with that! To be effective, you have to enjoy it! #indiechat -9:09 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling what exactly is the topic? i missed it somehow. #indiechat -9:09 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak I don't think blogging every day is a good idea. Who has time to read all those posts? I say once or twice a week, tops. #indiechat -9:09 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri Hey, everybody. #indiechat. Excited about tonight's topic. -9:09 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @laurapauling yes! How do you find your readers? #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @duolit the first one that came up for me was: generate 10 twitter hashtags to use in tweets. how helpful are those really? #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio We have @duolit here to talk about targeting readers, marketing...etc. #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling @duolit what do you think the #1 mistake most authors make on a daily basis is? #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @JessieHarrell Different things every day are good provided that you have a plan so there's a strategy, not just willy nilly :-) #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell I like it --> RT @duolit: If you enjoy FB/Twitter, just stick with that! To be effective, you have to enjoy it! #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch What is a book blast? RT @chihuahuazero: First question: What do you think of Book Blasts? #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling @duolit oh and "HI"! (waving madly!) You guys are such an awesome resource for writers :) #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @JessieHarrell Maybe overtime the hashtags will be associated with you? @duolit #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @Lisa_Nowak Blogging every day would be awful. Once a week is good and provides fresh content for readers #indiechat -9:10 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @Steenaholmes Hi Steena! #indiechat -9:11 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling It seems insignificant, but those small steps really add up over time. It's all about moving forward. #indiechat -9:11 PM Sep 25th, 2012

LawsonWrites RT @duolit: Five minute marketing ideas: http://t.co/yPrkMPZ4 #indiechat -9:11 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @KatGirl_Studio marketing, with guests from @duolit #indiechat -9:11 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri I'm seeing more and more writers interacting with readers more on FB lately, and doing effectively. Love that. #indiechat -9:11 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch RT @duolit: Five minute marketing ideas: http://t.co/nqzP42av #indiechat -9:11 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @Steenaholmes Being so overwhelmed that they don't do anything! #indiechat -9:11 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling Feel free to repeat your question if it got lost in the stream. #indiechat -9:11 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero Book blasts are basically a giveaway that goes up on multiple blogs to promote a book at one time. #indiechat -9:11 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @laurapauling I mean, I see people using #free or #yalit, but does anyone ever search those? #indiechat -9:12 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @laurapauling It's so easy to feel overwhelmed! #indiechat Been there. -9:12 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB RT @duolit: @Lisa_Nowak Blogging every day would be awful. Once a week is good and provides fresh content for readers// Do-able! #indiechat -9:12 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @HeatherSunseri Definitely, take any opportunity to chat 1-on-1 with readers. Build a grassroots following! #indiechat -9:12 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @HeatherSunseri how do you define effective interaction? share some ideas? #indiechat -9:12 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch RT @duolit: @Lisa_Nowak Blogging every day would be awful. Once a week is good and provides fresh content for readers #indiechat -9:12 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @chihuahuazero We don't have experience with that specific technique, but it sounds very interesting! ... #indiechat -9:12 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @JessieHarrell I don't! I would if there was a free hashtag for just YA or NA though. #indiechat -9:12 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @HeatherSunseri Now that actually sounds like fun. #indiechat -9:12 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @chihuahuazero We'd love for you to try it and write a guest post for us on how it went :-) #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell I use a few art terms for my art and people seem to look at those. Not sure about the others. #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling if they feel overwhelmed - what one thing should/could they do that will help target readers? @duolit #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @chihuahuazero I sort of like those b/c as people scroll through blogging reading list, see cover many times #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch What is a book blast? #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero Good thing I'm on the laptop. The storm is causing my bedroom lights to flicker. #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak That's me. :P RT @duolit: @Steenaholmes Being so overwhelmed that they dont do anything! #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @chihuahuazero You mean when the book first releases? #indiechat I don't think this is as effective as it used to be. But still helps. -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit talking one and one with readers is awesome =^.^= #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @JessieHarrell @HeatherSunseri Effective interaction is anything that gets your fans to share comments/feedback #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @laurapauling hmm... now there's an idea! #freeyalit #indiechat -9:13 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri @JessieHarrell For example, I see writers posting links (not necessarily about their own books) and having real conversations. #indiechat -9:14 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam I banged my head against a wall for months with marketing. Best thing to do is write more books. #indiechat -9:14 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @duolit I'm going to be a participant in a Book Blast this December. Hopefully, it'll draw followers to my blog. #indiechat -9:14 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @chel_c_cam Def. agree with the write more books part! #indiechat -9:14 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak Yup! RT @chel_c_cam: I banged my head against a wall for months with marketing. Best thing to do is write more books. #indiechat -9:14 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @BiblioCrunch Exactly! But it's one form on many blogs promoting the same book. A $50 gift card is a big incentive. #indiechat -9:14 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields RT @chel_c_cam: I banged my head against a wall for months with marketing. Best thing to do is write more books. #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @Lisa_Nowak @duolit @Steenaholmes don't be overwhelmed! Create a spreadsheet that maps your tasks by hr #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @HeatherSunseri @JessieHarrell Links are okay if they provide valuable content but actually talking to people is best #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @HeatherSunseri do convos start with a question? what makes an author appear accessible? #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @Steenaholmes One thing to do: talk to one of your readers; find how they pick books, how they found you, etc. #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 Hello #indiechat! I can't say b/c of work but I just wanted to mention that I am still looking for authors to host http://t.co/fpiUCsc2 -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @HeatherSunseri @JessieHarrell Our saying is "make friends, not sales!" :-) #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero RT @Froze8: Hello #indiechat! I can't say b/c of work but I just wanted to mention that I am still looking for authors to host http://t. ... -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

patricialynne07 Yeah. >.< RT @chel_c_cam: I banged my head against a wall for months with marketing. Best thing to do is write more books. #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri @JessieHarrell I think it happens on Twitter, too, but on FB it seems more about readers & building relationships with readers. #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam Writing in more than one genre has allowed me to reach more readers who then want to read my other books. #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @duolit these are good suggestions :) #indiechat -9:15 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell RT @Froze8: I cant say b/c of work but I just wanted to mention that I am still looking for authors to host http://t.co/BM13gWan #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @chihuahuazero @duolit is book blast and blog tour kind of the same thing? #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @HeatherSunseri @JessieHarrell Questions never hurt, always a good way to get things going #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes RT @duolit: @HeatherSunseri @JessieHarrell Our saying is "make friends, not sales!" :-) #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit making friends is much more fun =^.^= #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling What about the issue of targeting readers. Where do you we even get started with that? #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 Also got this giveaway going on, it's a good laugh I promise :) http://t.co/2YhF4ymP #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell RT @duolit: One thing to do: talk to one of your readers; find how they pick books, how they found you, etc. #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch RT @Froze8: Hello #indiechat! I can't say b/c of work but I just wanted to mention that I am still looking for authors to host http://t. ... -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @duolit @heathersunseri @jessieharrell I like this! I find it's better to focus on finding readers rather than finding sales #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri Absolutely!! RT @duolit: Links are okay if they provide valuable content but actually talking to people is best #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling w/out feeling like a stalker or slimer. #indiechat -9:16 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch RT @duolit: @HeatherSunseri @JessieHarrell Our saying is "make friends, not sales!" :-) #indiechat -9:17 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @BiblioCrunch Nope, blog tour is over a week or so, book blast is a one day promotion. #indiechat -9:17 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @KatGirl_Studio Exactly! Marketing can be fun if you approach it with the right strategy #indiechat -9:17 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @BiblioCrunch @duolit Book tours have a variety of posts; book blasts have one type posted on one day. A blast of posts. #indiechat -9:17 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Totally RT @KatGirl_Studio: @duolit making friends is much more fun =^.^= #indiechat -9:17 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @duolit - what do you think about the Goodreads "event" blasts from authors? #indiechat -9:18 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri Exactly! Building relationships!! RT @duolit: @HeatherSunseri @JessieHarrell Our saying is "make friends, not sales!" :-) #indiechat -9:18 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @JessieHarrell You mean the ones where I get spammed from Goodreads people I friend? #indiechat -9:18 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @KatGirl_Studio @duolit one really cute and creative thing I saw on @StoryDam FB was writers continuing story in comments #indiechat -9:18 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Start by finding your "one" reader -- helps clarify things! Check out: http://t.co/fJBFEX6e #indiechat -9:18 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam I see a lot of new authors sinking money into marketing that doesn't work. You don't have to pay for marketing.Twitter, Fb r free #indiechat -9:18 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit I've been working through the workshop through email you offered on this. #indiechat -9:19 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Ah got it RT @Froze8: @BiblioCrunch Nope, blog tour is over a week or so, book blast is a one day promotion. #indiechat -9:19 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @JessieHarrell @duolit Personally, I tend to ignore them. #indiechat -9:19 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit Problem is, it's hard to break the writing/publishing bubble. #indiechat -9:19 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling @jessieharrell I think that's your answer isn't it - spam. #indiechat -9:19 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @JessieHarrell To me, those are way too common and often end up getting overlooked in a sea of GR/FB/etc events. #indiechat -9:19 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne Hello there...I'm late, but here, again! #indiechat -9:19 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling Though Goodreads giveaways of paperbacks seems to get word out. #indiechat -9:19 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @chel_c_cam Yeah marketing definitely can be done on a small budget if you're willing/able to put in the work #indiechat -9:20 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @laurapauling yes, those! kind of annoying, but ur bound to get a few hits from them... no? #indiechat -9:20 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri Me, too. :( RT @chihuahuazero: @JessieHarrell @duolit Personally, I tend to ignore them. #indiechat -9:20 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling What's the biggest mistake you see authors make? #indiechat -9:20 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam YES. This works. RT @laurapauling: Though Goodreads giveaways of paperbacks seems to get word out. #indiechat -9:20 PM Sep 25th, 2012

LM_Preston #indiechat glad I made it -9:20 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling the GR giveaways are great. Had over 1500 people each time I did one. #indiechat -9:20 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @JessieHarrell Yes, it doesn't bother me too much. I understand! #indiechat -9:20 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam @duolit It's more about the time and the work than the money, at least I think so. #indiechat -9:21 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KeithOsmun RT @chel_c_cam: YES. This works. RT @laurapauling: Though Goodreads giveaways of paperbacks seems to get word out. #indiechat -9:21 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @JessieHarrell You're likely to get some traffic, but whether it converts or sticks around is another matter! #indiechat -9:21 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @chel_c_cam Exactly! #indiechat -9:21 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam Blog hops are a great way to gain followers in a short amount of time. #indiechat -9:22 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio I know doing a virtual party didn't work for me but a live twitter chat for an hour was great. #indiechat -9:22 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling The thing is marketing only works when we have a product the market wants. Would you agree? Or disagree? #indiechat -9:22 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields What are Goodreads event blasts? Sorry...newbie, here. #indiechat -9:22 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri @laurapauling Don't know if it's the biggest mistake, but I'm not a fan of all advertising w/o connecting with people on Twitter. #indiechat -9:22 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Agree, you have to match the right product with the right market. Can't sell flip-flops to Eskimos! #indiechat -9:23 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @SuttonShields An author invites their friends to an "event" #indiechat -9:23 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling totally agree. But it's finding the market for our books that can be tricky. #indiechat -9:23 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio Yes, I think the chat was easier to follow and interact with :) #indiechat -9:23 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @HeatherSunseri I hear the rule 10 percent promo on social media. I do even less than that. #indiechat -9:23 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @HeatherSunseri Yes! Social media without connection is wholly ineffective. #indiechat -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 I think I just lost my math test so I may just sneak into #indiechat tonight after all -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @Steenaholmes I agree. Once you attract fans it's easier to interact with them! #indiechat -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @HeatherSunseri Hi Heather! @laurapauling I'm very late *sigh* #indiechat -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 I agree. I'm totally doing that again this next time. #indiechat -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @chel_c_cam I agree with this, but I haven't found that the new followers are "loyal." #indiechat -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam Amen. RT @duolit: @HeatherSunseri Yes! Social media without connection is wholly ineffective. #indiechat -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Yes -- 10-20% is a great amount. #indiechat -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @Addison_Moore Hi Addison! #indiechat -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 What about using book bloggers to market? Anyone have good sites? I have a list I keep on mine with blogger lists #indiechat -9:24 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch RT @Froze8: What about using book bloggers to market? Anyone have good sites? I have a list I keep on mine with blogger lists #indiechat -9:25 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @laurapauling Agree. But not an easy task. #indiechat -9:25 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @overdunne No it's not. #indiechat -9:25 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri @Addison_Moore *waving* Awesome to see you! #indiechat -9:25 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio I think it is because your cover is so stunning :) #indiechat -9:25 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam When it comes to Twitter, I try to make less than half my tweets about my books. I talk about pie and TVD and random crap. #indiechat -9:25 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @Froze8 WOW - Women on Writing is a great venue @womenonwriting for blog tours #indiechat -9:25 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @Addison_Moore hi! I'm waiting for your book to come out! #indiechat -9:25 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @JessieHarrell Very true. I've had lots of followers come and go over the past few weeks. #indiechat -9:25 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri What about newsletters? #indiechat -9:26 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit Can we talk about newsletters for a little bit? #indiechat -9:26 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @chel_c_cam You talk about pie? I love pie. :) #indiechat -9:26 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling Some basic dos and don'ts? #indiechat -9:26 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak Totally agree. RT @laurapauling: The thing is marketing only works when we have a product the market wants. #indiechat -9:26 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch RT @laurapauling: @HeatherSunseri I hear the rule 10 percent promo on social media. I do even less than that. #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 As a reader I personally want to hear more about YOU as a person than your books, I can look those up #indiechat @chel_c_cam -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @laurapauling @SuttonShields What kind of event? As in a web-based one? I'm new to this too. #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 that was with 2 different covers. #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam I'd like to know if people have found newsletters effective. It's something I haven't tried yet. #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB RT @chel_c_cam:When it comes to Twitter, I make less than half my tweets about my books. I talk about pie and TVD and random crap #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero RT @Froze8: As a reader I personally want to hear more about YOU as a person than your books, I can look those up #indiechat @chel_c_cam -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman @laurapauling is tonight's topic marketing? #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch YES RT @laurapauling: Some basic dos and don'ts? #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @HeatherSunseri @laurapauling Newsletters are great! Keeps people updated on what's going on with your blog/book #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 And anyone even want to touch on the feed burner mess? #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam @overdunne Who doesn't love pie? Pie solves everything. #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields @laurapauling Oh, okay. :) Is it better to reach out to people, even if they don't accept your request? I always feel so awkward.#indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @BiblioCrunch I'm done editing Part One! I'm doing manic read-thru's now. #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @AngelaAckerman @laurapauling Yes it is! Also, I received your book in the mail today. It's waiting to be read. #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit Mailchimp seems to be the most popular. #indiechat -9:27 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne RT @Froze8: As a reader I personally want to hear more about YOU as a person than your books, I can look those up #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio But both were stunning. #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri @duolit Why is a newsletter needed in addition to an already active blog? #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @laurapauling @duolit It's because it has a free plan. #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @laurapauling @duolit Hi! A bit late to the talk tonight. Sounds interesting so far! #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam @Froze8 Exactly!!! #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 feed burner? #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling DO make it engaging, personal -- more like a letter to a friend and not a newsletter. #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @SuttonShields I don't know. I've never offered one and don't often participate. #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @duolit @HeatherSunseri @laurapauling totally agree with newsletter bit. I use mailchimp which makes it really easy to track #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling @duolit Mailchimp is fairly easy to create personalized newsletters #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @chel_c_cam @overdunne And plus it's healthy for your emotional state of mind. Just saying #pie #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Mailchimp is perfect for authors -- easy to use and free! #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @chel_c_cam I personally am not a fan of newsletters, if I want to know the information I probably follow your website 4 updates #indiechat -9:28 PM Sep 25th, 2012

NovelistLauren There's an #indiechat !!! Gah! How did I not know about this?!? -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling oo, good one RT @duolit: @laurapauling DO make it engaging, personal -- more like a letter to a friend and not a newsletter. #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @HeatherSunseri my guess: ppl don't have to come to ur blog, but your newsletter goes to them. #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 thank you =^.^= did you see all the ones I did this summer? http://t.co/EVbUgz94 #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @Steenaholmes @duolit @heathersunseri @jessieharrell And to expand on that, really caring about the readers that you find :) #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Do NOT break your neck trying to produce original newsletter content, you can just promote your blog content #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @duolit @laurapauling oh I like this … a letter to a friend rather than a newsletter! That's perfect! #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam PIE FTW. RT @Addison_Moore: @chel_c_cam @overdunne And plus its healthy for your emotional state of mind. Just saying #pie #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling I've sent out one letter! Hopefully another one with a couple new releases before christmas. #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore RT @duolit: @laurapauling DO make it engaging, personal -- more like a letter to a friend and not a newsletter. #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling DO -- Have a point to each update; a link to click, question to respond to, etc. #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell RT @duolit: DO make it engaging, personal -- more like a letter to a friend and not a newsletter. #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @chel_c_cam @laurapauling Is it this a matter of putting up the book on your page or getting the word out to groups? #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio From google for blogs. It shut down (now I need an alternative) Been a bad thing for bloggers #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam @Froze8 Good to know. #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Steenaholmes mailchimp is the best. Nice peeps and so easy to use. #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling RT @duolit: Do NOT break your neck trying to produce original newsletter content, you can just promote your blog content #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB @HeatherSunseri It's a great way to give loyal readers discounts on new releases or special promos. #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne I personally have so much incoming email that I just delete newsletters now. So I doubt I'll send them #indiechat -9:29 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @HeatherSunseri New posts get lost in crowded RSS feeds, the newsletter helps bring it to your readers' attention #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman @chihuahuazero awesome! I hope you get a lot of use from it...thanks for giving it a chance! @laurapauling #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit my plan is just to send out when I have news. #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @NovelistLauren hi Lauren! pretend I'm editing and not here. LOL. We are here every Tues. at 9 pm #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 what did it do? #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling Don't know if that's a good or bad plan. #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields @laurapauling I'm really clueless about it all, I guess. :/ Par for the course. lol #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri @JessieHarrell True. Hmmm. something I've thought about. Might be something I add in the future. #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @JessieHarrell @HeatherSunseri I really want to do this. Where do you advertise for readers to sign up? A blog post? #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio I've been suggesting MailChimp as an alternative, since it has a free plan. #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 RT @Steenaholmes: @Froze8 WOW - Women on Writing is a great venue @womenonwriting for blog tours #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling We did that for awhile, but find it more effective to send them out weekly... #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB @laurapauling I only send out a personal one when I have new releases. #indiechat -9:30 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell RT @Stacey_WB: Its [newsletter] a great way to give loyal readers discounts on new releases or special promos. #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @overdunne Yes, I clean out my newsletter subscriptions regularly, but that makes the ones I keep even more valuable #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling That way your fans get used to seeing you in their inbox, opening your updates and responding. #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @Addison_Moore I have a newsletter sign up on my blog. #indiechat Your fans will find you! -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @overdunne I have to agree that I rarely open them. #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @Stacey_WB @heathersunseri I use them to give my readers first dibs on books, freebies etc. #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @Stacey_WB Now that would be worth it! @HeatherSunseri #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit Yes, and I actually read yours! #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @duolit Is occasional exclusive content via newsletter okay? #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @chihuahuazero I know Mailchimp is good for newsletters but as an alt for RSS? #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @duolit @laurapauling what would qualify as a good open rate for an author newsletter? #indiechat -9:31 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit I know I get your newsletter. Though I'm a little behind because of the wedding. #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @Addison_Moore The key is to make your emails something your fans *want* to open, make it engaging, personal. #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling I will check out your blog! #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @duolit @laurapauling i like getting yours in my inbox weekly. They are helpful #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

NovelistLauren @JessieHarrell Lol... It's okay, Jessie!!! #indiechat sounds awesome! -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @Addison_Moore @JessieHarrell @HeatherSunseri For a blog tour? I'd put it on your blog and social media (oh and sign me up ;) ) #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @chihuahuazero Exclusive content is a perfect use of your list and a great reason for folks to sign up! #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @Froze8 It does RSS-to-email! Quite well, actually. #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit And Addison has a ton of fans who want flashes of alt. povs! :) #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @chihuahuazero That sounds smart. Added incentive. @duolit #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @BiblioCrunch Depends on your list size, but something around 20% would be pretty good. #indiechat -9:32 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch RT @duolit: @BiblioCrunch Depends on your list size, but something around 20% would be pretty good. #indiechat -9:33 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @Froze8 There's a slight learning curve, so I suggest testing out MailChimp on your own email before sending to your fans. #indiechat -9:33 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @laurapauling @duolit Is promoting posts in a letter enough? Is there a way to keep it fresh while talking about prev content? #indiechat -9:33 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @duolit I'm tragically boring. True story. But I could do book extras! #indiechat -9:33 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero Is there any particular milestone I should hit for email updates? (ie, 50 subscribers) #indiechat -9:33 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell @laurapauling oooh - like that idea! alternative POVs as exclusive newsletter content. #indiechat -9:33 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @duolit definately need to keep it interesting to get the average over-loaded reader's attention. :) #indiechat -9:33 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @bytefulcom I think it's easier with nonfiction to have consistent content in newsletter. #indiechat -9:33 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman I posted 5 marketing tips awhile back in a guest post... Feel free to check it out http://t.co/kkKqvLUW #indiechat -9:33 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @bytefulcom Definitely -- add in comments you've received, additional info you've thought of since then, etc. #indiechat -9:34 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri @Steenaholmes Great idea. Seems a newsletter would be more popular and worth more if you were offering something of value. #indiechat -9:34 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling RT @AngelaAckerman: I posted 5 marketing tips awhile back in a guest post... Feel free to check it out http://t.co/ewXsJENN #indiechat -9:34 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio They are shutting it down. I went from 22 people to 0 and then heard they are shutting it down #indiechat -9:34 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @HeatherSunseri Love the alt POV-idea. Perfect for YA! #indiechat -9:34 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @chihuahuazero Not really, 5 fans are a great resource for feedback to grow your newsletter list even more #indiechat -9:34 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes RT @AngelaAckerman: I posted 5 marketing tips awhile back in a guest post... Feel free to check it out http://t.co/kkKqvLUW #indiechat -9:35 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne I always notify fbook and twitter folk that I've blog posted. Keep the exclusive stuff on the blog. #indiechat -9:35 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @Addison_Moore More Gage! More Gage! More Gage! #indiechat :) -9:35 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @Froze8 Yes, we had that happen to us over the weekend. Silly Feedburner! #indiechat -9:35 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields In order to approach local bookstores or libraries at part of the mkting, do you need to purchase an ISBN? #indiechat -9:35 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman @laurapauling guest posts in newsletters can help keep it fresh too. #indiechat -9:35 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 but what did it do? I can suggest an alternative if I know what it does. #indiechat -9:35 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio They're shutting down the API, but I don't think they're shutting down the whole service. #indiechat -9:35 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio you can import your feeds into mailchimp #indiechat -9:36 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @HeatherSunseri gotta say, I love the idea of making it like a letter to a friend…#indiechat and less like a sales pitch. -9:36 PM Sep 25th, 2012

JessieHarrell sorry guys, but I gotta go clean a supremely nasty coffee pot so it's useable tomorrow. caffeine = necessity #indiechat -9:36 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling I prefer not to bloat my newsletter by making it a requirement for a contest. #indiechat -9:36 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @JessieHarrell G'night jessie! #indiechat -9:36 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch That is brill RT @JessieHarrell: @laurapauling oooh - like that idea! alternative POVs as exclusive newsletter content. #indiechat -9:36 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio It was an RSS service. People would sign up by e-mail and get my blog posts sent directly to their e-mail #indiechat -9:36 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @duolit So I should experiment to get my current subscribers to open my emails? #indiechat -9:36 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Im actually team logan RT @laurapauling: @Addison_Moore More Gage! More Gage! More Gage! #indiechat :) -9:36 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @duolit Is there anything indie authors often forget to do that they really should do? #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @bytefulcom Still doesn't look likely they'll fix my lost subscribers, I'm looking for something more stable. #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Yeah it loses it's value if you force people to join, that's a good point #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

DougSolter Very late. But I'm here for... #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman I think fun links that would interest the target audience are a good way to keep newsletters interesting. Everyone likes humor #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling He gets his own POV with Logan in a new book and let me tell you, that boy is more than slightly naughty. #indiechat #Gage -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 oh why not use Follow plug-in it does the same thing. #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @BiblioCrunch I"m torn at times. I like Logan too. I go back and forth depending on if Logan is being a jerk or not. #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Play with subject lines :) RT @chihuahuazero: @duolit So I should experiment to get my current subscribers to open my emails? #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling good point Laura! When you bloat contests you never find out who your real readers are. #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @chihuahuazero Definitely! Use Mailchimp's built-in A/B testing or just do your own experimenting to find what works. #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri @laurapauling Yeah, that seems spammy and gimmicky. I want people to "want" to receive my newsletter, not feel bullied into it. #indiechat -9:37 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB @laurapauling I'm the same. I always suggest that people sign up for it, but I don't make it a requirement to get contest points. #indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 I have it on my sites. #indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio Is that for wordpress? I have blogger. #indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @Addison_Moore Should be interesting! #indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit what's A/B testing? #indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @duolit A/B testing is a paid feature, but I'll just fiddle around with the subject line. But it'll be a slow process. #indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @BiblioCrunch Logan's in there too! ETHEREAL KNIGHTS an Oliver POV novel! All done just waiting in the edit line. @laurapauling #indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Battista_j @SuttonShields Definitely helps.#indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @DougSolter hi! #indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 yes it is. I'm sure they make one for blogger too. #indiechat -9:38 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @KatGirl_Studio @duolit Basically, showing two different versions to separate groups and measuring which one performs better. #indiechat -9:39 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @KatGirl_Studio A way to test different subject lines in MailChimp to see which work better. #indiechat -9:39 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @MXKremzen I think it's easy to get caught up in making friends w/other authors instead of readers. #indiechat -9:39 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @duolit Very frustrating too! #indiechat -9:39 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @chihuahuazero Boo that it's a paid feature now; it was free when we signed up. :-( #indiechat -9:39 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling This is why I play it safe and stick with Marshall. ;) #50shadesofnaughty @BiblioCrunch #indiechat -9:39 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @MXKremzen It's good to have author friends, but don't inundate them with your promos, they're not your target market #indiechat -9:39 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit oh mine a just the newsletter name and then the issue number. #indiechat -9:39 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @Addison_Moore @laurapauling Marshall in kind of growing on me #gage is too goody shoes #indiechat -9:39 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore RT @duolit: @MXKremzen It's good to have author friends, but don't inundate them with your promos, they're not your target market #indiechat -9:40 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman I have to wonder if making signing up 4 a newsletter 2 enter a giveaway is a turn off. Ppl might resent their email being clogged #indiechat -9:40 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields @Battista_j Does it matter if it's one you buy from CS, or should it be the big boy ISBN for about $99? #indiechat -9:40 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @duolit So true! I'm definitely stuck in that rut right now. Any advice on how to get out of it? #indiechat -9:40 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @chihuahuazero I've used mail chimp for work so I'll have to look into it. #indiechat -9:40 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @duolit There are no truer words. But we read, too. So there's that. Maybe light marketing to authors. @MXKremzen #indiechat -9:40 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @KatGirl_Studio Yeah, I would play around with it -- maybe try some fun, catchy headlines or something! #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne You've lost me in the dust... I'm so not techie I'm having the 18th C printing press guy print up bookmarks 4 my signing next w/e #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom How many people give away a sample of their book for people who signup for their newsletter? Thinking of first 2 chapters #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @AngelaAckerman I want subscribers that actually want to hear from me! #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman RT @duolit: @MXKremzen It's good to have author friends, but don't inundate them with your promos, they're not your target market #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @AngelaAckerman I think it is. it also gives a false reality to author when they think they have so many 'likes' #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @BiblioCrunch I think it's time for the shoes to come off. #Gage @laurapauling #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri This goes back to building those relationships over time. RT @laurapauling I want subscribers that actually want to hear from me! #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @MXKremzen Refocus on your target market and use a service like HootSuite to separate Twitter followers into groups #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit I have about 250-350 subscribers already so it seems to work. #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Battista_j @SuttonShields No difference. The CreateSpace one is free because they buy in bulk and take a cut of your profits. #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

jclillis @AngelaAckerman Good article; very useful tips. Thanks. #indiechat -9:41 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling I still think facebook is the place. @AngelaAckerman #indiechat -9:42 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Exactly! You want true fans on your email list, not just folks entering giveaways. #indiechat -9:42 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman RT @duolit: @MXKremzen I think it's easy to get caught up in making friends w/other authors instead of readers. #indiechat -9:42 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @Addison_Moore @duolit I've cut back on marketing, esp through twitter (for now) because I've noticed my list is all authors #indiechat -9:42 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @KatGirl_Studio Did you do a blog post advertising it or do you have a button on your blog? @duolit #indiechat -9:42 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields @overdunne Oooh, I'm not a techie, either. Give me a bookmark any day! lol #indiechat -9:42 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @duolit @MXKremzen You can even sort them into lists on the Twitter website too. I did that today. #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri We've come full circle. This was my thought at the beginning of the night. Re: FB @Addison_Moore @laurapauling @AngelaAckerman #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @MXKremzen Or use Twitter to reach authors and Facebook for fans. I find that's easier for me to handle :-) #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

franticsimple RT @duolit: @MXKremzen It's good to have author friends, but don't inundate them with your promos, they're not your target market #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak Me too. RT @Addison_Moore: @laurapauling I still think facebook is the place. @AngelaAckerman #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling Is it just me or are more indie authors branching out with genres and finding it doesn't hurt their brand? #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @duolit I'm figuring out how to use MailChimp's referral program to earn credit for a paid account. #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @MXKremzen We're actually opening up a free 4-week marketing course, if y'all are interested: http://t.co/zdP7IqKM ... #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @AngelaAckerman I don't enter contests that make me sign up for anything with my e-mail, hate it #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

miralsattar @andilit she lives really far away. We turn on SKYPE or FaceTime and write for 20 min. Then we read our pieces aloud #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Addison_Moore I have a sign up on my sites and take a paper sign up to every event I do. #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields @Battista_j I see. It's very confusing--free, $10, $99. So, that number is fine for selling elsewhere, say the town bookstore? #indiechat -9:43 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero By the way, has anyone read any good writing articles today? #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman @jclillis author thanks! @Janice_hardy wrote some great marketing posts on my blog too just look up the tag, 'marketing' #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

IndelibleWriter RT @duolit: @MXKremzen We're actually opening up a free 4-week marketing course http://t.co/A7qoKCh2 ... #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @bytefulcom It'll cover what tactics work, how to find fans and keep them engaged, etc! #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Yes, some use pen names to keep things separate but I think it's fun to explore different genres #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes RT @laurapauling: Is it just me or are more indie authors branching out with genres and finding it doesn't hurt their brand? #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I'm going to be in 2. YA and info design books. #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @duolit That's great advice! Thanks! #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @SuttonShields :) Mind you, the launch/signing is at a working historical village, so it's a cool perk. :) #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Awesome! #indiechat -9:44 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @bytefulcom Whoops, meant to send that to @MxKremzen! :-) #indiechat -9:45 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @duolit @laurapauling Pen names: Yay or nay? #indiechat -9:45 PM Sep 25th, 2012

HeatherSunseri Good night everyone. Thanks for the awesome #indiechat tonight. Thanks, @duolit. So nice to meet you. -9:45 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling I think authors are learning to brand themselves rather than by their genre maybe? #indiechat -9:45 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @duolit I'm in! #indiechat -9:45 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling Yes I agree! RT @Steenaholmes: @laurapauling I think authors are learning to brand themselves rather than by their genre maybe? #indiechat -9:45 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling after the wedding of course. #indiechat -9:45 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @laurapauling I think as long as when it is a series it says together than the author can write anything they want #indiechat -9:45 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @HeatherSunseri You too!! Would love to hear from you again :-) #indiechat -9:45 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman @Froze8 I agree! yet I see a lot of people that do this. #indiechat -9:46 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @chihuahuazero @laurapauling It depends, if the genres are WAY different it's okay but it's a lot of work to create new persona #indiechat -9:46 PM Sep 25th, 2012

DougSolter Hello! RT ?@BiblioCrunch @DougSolter hi! #indiechat #indiechat -9:46 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @Froze8 You mean like make sure the series is branded? #indiechat -9:46 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @laurapauling I think that's part of the reason why indie's stay that way. Freedom to write what we want. #indiechat -9:46 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @overdunne No kidding! I love it. #indiechat -9:46 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling all my books are YA but some are urban fantasy and some will be straight up fantasy. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @duolit @chihuahuazero @laurapauling having a different persona is hard. I had one. I'm slowly letting it go. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Froze8 @AngelaAckerman I make everything optional on my giveaways #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Battista_j @laurapauling I'm experimenting with it. New book drops in Nov. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling I'm seeing that more but the crossover isn't too diff. like, paranormal romance to romance. Still Romance. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Loriprima @laurapauling I def agree with you there. I dislike when people make me join 4 separate things for contests. Reeks of shadiness! #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I think those are close enough together anyway. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @bytefulcom @duolit That's a good point. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @overdunne exactly. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore RT @overdunne: @laurapauling I think that's part of the reason why indie's stay that way. Freedom to write what we want. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @Steenaholmes Yes, it's doubling your work and not often doubling your fanbase. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling As a reader I have no problem telling different genres apart by the same author. #indiechat -9:47 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @HeatherSunseri I heart you girl! SO nice to see you~! @duolit #indiechat -9:48 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne I'm all over the place. YA hist fic, YA contemp fantasy, WIP is an adult contemp, have a MG epic fantasy finished on back shelf #indiechat -9:48 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @Addison_Moore Very true! picture books to adult thrillers might be different. #indiechat -9:48 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @duolit exactly! I've also discovered what I love to write and what my readers want…so it helps in grounding or branding myself #indiechat -9:48 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @SuttonShields @Battista_j Main neg of using CS ISBN is that some may look down on it since imprint is listed as "CreateSpace" #indiechat -9:48 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Yeah lots of great authors have done it, James Patterson, Carl Hiaasen, John Grisham, etc. #indiechat -9:48 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman @Froze8 I think that is the right way to go. I do the same. I think ppl are happy to tweet and more WHEN it isn't a condition. #indiechat -9:48 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling I like to see authors who do this. It gives me a variety to read! #indiechat -9:49 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @overdunne and that's ok. Some readers will just like your style and read everything you have. #indiechat -9:49 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne More and more Trad Pub'd authors are writing in difft genres now, too. #indiechat -9:49 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @SuttonShields @Battista_j You can get a custom imprint name for $10, which is what I did. Downside is you can't get in libraries #indiechat -9:49 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @Steenaholmes I read in several different genres. #indiechat -9:49 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @chihuahuazero @duolit @laurapauling A pen name made sense in my case. Fits the genre I write in, and is more memorable. #indiechat -9:49 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @overdunne yes, they branch off after a few books. I think that's good. #indiechat We all morph as writers and readers. -9:50 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @Steenaholmes Exactly, if you like an author's style you'll probably like them no matter what the subject #indiechat -9:50 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @SuttonShields @Battista_j The whole ISBN process reeks of an industry built to service large companies instead of individuals #indiechat -9:50 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @bytefulcom why? #indiechat -9:50 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @laurapauling exactly! #indiechat we need to learn to trust our readers more! -9:50 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @MXKremzen @duolit @laurapauling Current pen name's for privacy purposes. I'm ditching it when I turn eighteen/release a book. #indiechat -9:50 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Kismuth @HeatherSunseri @laurapauling Me, too! #indiechat -9:50 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam This. RT @duolit: @Steenaholmes Exactly, if you like an authors style youll probably like them no matter what the subject #indiechat -9:50 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @chihuahuazero yes, there are cases where pen names work! #indiechat -9:51 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @laurapauling exactly. And why not? Writing is more fun when you change it up, challenge yourself to do different things. #indiechat -9:51 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling anything anyone wants to talk about? Marketing wise? #indiechat now's your chance! -9:51 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @bytefulcom I just bought a stack of 100 ISBN's because it was more worth it. #indiechat -9:51 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @Steenaholmes @duolit @chihuahuazero @laurapauling Was your other persona Kareem Abdul Jabar? ;) #indiechat -9:51 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam Luv. RT@laurapauling exactly. And why not? Writing is more fun when you change it up, challenge yourself to do different things. #indiechat -9:52 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Battista_j @bytefulcom @SuttonShields I have gotten into libraries with mine. But I had to provide the copies. #indiechat -9:52 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Steenaholmes @bytefulcom @duolit @chihuahuazero @laurapauling not me ;) #indiechat -9:52 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB @laurapauling I have two pen names, but one is almost like my real name and the other...I say it's a pen name! Only one persona! #indiechat -9:52 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit What's the biggest mistake authors can make it come when marketing? #indiechat -9:52 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero @laurapauling However, I might switch to another pen name--one that isn't as ridiculous. #indiechat -9:52 PM Sep 25th, 2012

DougSolter Do any of you spend money on advertising? Or has this question been asked? #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam When it comes to marketing, be yourself. People will be able to see if you're trying to be something you're not. #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Just wanted to let y'all know that we have a free 4-week marketing course starting tomorrow: http://t.co/zdP7IqKM #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @KatGirl_Studio ISBN's are free in Canada. Although some print companies force you to use theirs. #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields @bytefulcom @Battista_j Oooh, okay, I didn't know that...can you get it into bookstores? #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @duolit Is there any way to encourage readers to submit more reviews on Amazon/Goodreads #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling RT @DougSolter: Do any of you spend money on advertising? Or has this question been asked? #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @Stacey_WB Different genres then? @laurapauling #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam @overdunne Lucky Canadians. #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB @overdunne Another reason why Canada rocks! #indiechat -9:53 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @DougSolter Some do but from what I've read they don't see a big enough bump in sales to make it worth it. #indiechat -9:54 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @laurapauling What are the top 2 bits of advice regarding author newsletters? (thinking of starting one) #indiechat -9:54 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit oh will you be doing it again? I'm getting married in a month and that's taking up all my non-work time. #indiechat -9:54 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam @laurapauling I'm doing my first paid add in October for my new release on KND. We'll see how it goes. #indiechat -9:54 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Diana_Murdock @laurapauling That's the beauty of being indie. No boundaries. #indiechat -9:54 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @bytefulcom From what we said earlier: keep newsletters personal. #indiechat -9:54 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @KatGirl_Studio Definitely, but it's all email-based, so you can save them for afterwards if you'd like :-) Also: congrats!!! #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @chel_c_cam Hope it goes well! #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB @Addison_Moore YA, NA/regular Paranormal romance, Erotic Romance. Yup. #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

IndieAuthorNews Book Promotions - Book Features - Author Interviews ?? http://t.co/q11uqNEE ?? Where Readers discover new Authors - #Writing #IndieChat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman @KatGirl_Studio congrats!!!!#indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne RT @Diana_Murdock: @laurapauling Thats the beauty of being indie. No boundaries. #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields @Battista_j @bytefulcom And by copies, do you mean paperbacks? I'm sorry for all of the questions. Hope to be smart on this 1 day.#indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

DougSolter That's what I've heard too. Just wondering if anyone has tried it and had similar results. RT @laurapauling #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @KatGirl_Studio Congrats! #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit oh yay awesome! #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @MXKremzen Just keep reminding them via social media, blog, newsletter. You don't want have an incentive, that gets slimy #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @AngelaAckerman thanks =^.^= #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

jclillis @chel_c_cam @duolit @Steenaholmes I hope so! That was one lure of going indie for me: more freedom to genre-hop. #indiechat -9:55 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @laurapauling Getting overwhelmed and doing nothing. Just keep pushing forward, no matter what! #indiechat -9:56 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @Stacey_WB Oh! I need your name, lol! I so want to do that. Steamy is fun. #indiechat -9:56 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit then I'll totally sign up =^.^= #indiechat -9:56 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @bytefulcom Be friendly, skip the HTML stuff and keep it to no more than once a week #indiechat -9:56 PM Sep 25th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Alright, heading out a few minutes earlier! Chat soon! #indiechat -9:56 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman @bytefulcom @laurapauling if I can add, don't make it 'all about you'. I know several authors who do this & think it is a mistake #indiechat -9:57 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB @Addison_Moore It is fun and a good way to get better at writing short stories. :) #indiechat -9:57 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling Be sure to check out @duolit blog for a terrific reserve of blog posts and services! #indiechat http://t.co/D0Fu1lpO -9:57 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Battista_j @SuttonShields @bytefulcom I did extended distribution and that gets me into Ingram which the bookstores order from. #indiechat -9:57 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields @duolit @MXKremzen What do you mean by incentive, exactly? Man, my level of dumb if through the rood tonight. #indiechat -9:57 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @BiblioCrunch Thanks for joining us! :-) #indiechat -9:57 PM Sep 25th, 2012

jclillis @overdunne That's so good to know! I'd been second-guessing myself about jumping from YA to adult contemp. #indiechat -9:57 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chihuahuazero I'll be leaving now. Good night, fellow writers! #indiechat -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @chel_c_cam good luck with your ad/release! #indiechat -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Battista_j @SuttonShields @bytefulcom Anyone can walk into a bookstore and order my book if they don't stock it. #indiechat -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

MXKremzen @duolit Definitely not! Truth always outs and fake/bought reviews should be avoided like the plague. #indiechat -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @chihuahuazero Goodnight! #indiechat -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @duolit Thanks :) Is once a month too infrequent? #indiechat -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit Yes! RT @AngelaAckerman: if I can add, dont make it all about you. I know several authors who do this & think it is a mistake #indiechat -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @duolit what if i already receive your newsletter? will this sign me up twice? #indiechat -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @Stacey_WB Are novelleas better in the that genre? #indiechat -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Loriprima RT @laurapauling: Be sure to check out @duolit blog for a terrific reserve of blog posts and services! #indiechat http://t.co/D0Fu1lpO -9:58 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @AngelaAckerman I agree. I love putting suggestions for great reads in my newsletter. #indiechat -9:59 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @SuttonShields Like offering a giveaway of something to reward people for reviews. It leads to weak/not genuine responses #indiechat -9:59 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam @overdunne Thank you! It's in a new genre, so I have no idea how it's going to go. #indiechat -9:59 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Addison_Moore @BiblioCrunch lol! @laurapauling #indiechat -9:59 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @bytefulcom No, but definitely no less often. Experiment, too, to see if more often is better. #indiechat -9:59 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @jclillis my adult contemp is VERY different from my YA's. VERY intense emotionally. May have to clarify to readers. #indiechat -9:59 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @SuttonShields People will see through that, esp. if you have tons of 5 star, five word reviews :-/ #indiechat -9:59 PM Sep 25th, 2012

jclillis @Diana_Murdock Amen to that. #indiechat -9:59 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Battista_j @SuttonShields @bytefulcom Yes, I took in 6 trade paperbacks. They've been checked out pretty steadily. #indiechat -10:00 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit So it's better to have a smaller but genuine response. #indiechat -10:00 PM Sep 25th, 2012

overdunne @chel_c_cam Ooh! Fun stuff! :) #indiechat -10:00 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Stacey_WB @Addison_Moore People like, uh, quick, ha ha. 8K-15K for 99 cents sell really well. #indiechat -10:00 PM Sep 25th, 2012

bytefulcom @Battista_j @SuttonShields Doesn't that involve a reoccuring fee? I heard you make much less per book sold. Is it worth it? #indiechat -10:00 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit @KatGirl_Studio Nope! It'll just keep you on once :-) #indiechat -10:00 PM Sep 25th, 2012

Battista_j @SuttonShields @bytefulcom I also offered my ebooks for free for libraries on Smashwords. #indiechat -10:00 PM Sep 25th, 2012

SuttonShields @duolit Oooh, of course, that would wreak of smarmy! Okay. I LOVE the idea of giveaways, but strictly for fun and smiles. #indiechat -10:01 PM Sep 25th, 2012

laurapauling @duolit Thank you so much for being out guest tonight and offering your wisdom! Great chat, everyone! #indiechat -10:01 PM Sep 25th, 2012

chel_c_cam @overdunne Oh yeah :) #indiechat -10:01 PM Sep 25th, 2012

duolit Yes, definitely! RT @laurapauling: @duolit So its better to have a smaller but genuine response. #indiechat -10:01 PM Sep 25th, 2012

AngelaAckerman night all &thanks for your expertise, @duolit ! Happy marketing, all! #indiechat -10:01 PM Sep 25th, 2012