Do you belong to organizations related to writing, publishing and/or the theme or genre of your book? Does this organization produce a newsletter? Do they have an online discussion group? Here’s the big question, are you taking advantage of these opportunities to promote your book through these avenues?
Most organizations have newsletters that include a section for member news. You should be reporting new books, announcing awards your book has won, talking about your book promotion activities—new blog site, guest blogs, appearances, reviews and so forth. You can share these things with fellow members through the online discussion group, as well. It’s publicity, after all!
Some organization newsletters run articles. Why not get additional exposure by submitting articles to these publications related to the theme or genre of your book?
It’s a simple step that could open up a wide range of opportunities and give your book great exposure.
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I like your approach. This is what Michael Hyatt calls Platform. It’s how he sold a NYT Best Seller and how Tim Ferriss controls the Tim Ferriss Effect.