What’s are some of the differences in the life of an author who shies away from the public view and one who gets out among his or her readers?
• The one who attends book festivals, signings, conferences and other events, sells books and makes important connections.
• The one who does speaking engagements on the topic of his/her book, influences more people to purchase the book than those who simply promote online.
• The one who constantly puts his or her name out there through articles/stories, a newsletter and other such means, sells more books and meets more potential customers and others of influence in his/her field or genre.
• The one who makes him or herself visible on the Internet through a website, active blog, exposure on other websites and blogsites, is more well-known.
• The one who seeks out interview opportunities via radio, podcasts, etc., will have a larger following—reader-base.
• The one who studied the publishing industry even before becoming an author and continues to stay plugged in, will have a greater understanding of the industry, book promotion and so forth and has a greater chance for success.
• The one who joins up with other authors and professionals in the industry and participates in the offerings of the clubs and organizations they join, have a greater chance for success.
Those who do not do any of these things, are less likely to sell more than 100 books total. Unfortunately, this is nearly 80 percent of authors.
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