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Writing Update August 2021 – Back to Promo for Plunge & A New Release from Jacqui Murray

August 4, 2021 / / 57 Comments

Every first Wednesday of the month, the IWSG (Insecure Writer’s Support Group) engages writers to share their fears, thoughts, progress, struggles, excitement, encouragement, or anything really, about their writing. A different question is posed each month as a writing prompt. Answering it is optional. For August, the question is: “What is your favorite writing craft book and why?”

This amazing, supportive group of writers was founded by Alex J. Cavanaugh. Today, the co-hosts are PK Hrezo, Cathrina Constantine, PJ Colando,Kim Lajevardi, and Sandra Cox. Click on their names to see what they’re up to this month.

My answer to the question – What is your favorite writing craft book and why?

I don’t use writing craft books. In the initial stages of creating my memoir ages ago, I enjoyed and benefitted from Your Life as Story by Tristine Rainer and I did read Mary Karr’s The Art of Memoir.

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Laws of Nature by Jacqui Murray

I’m excited to announce the recent release of Laws of Nature, written by my supportive, intelligent, organized and creative friend, the versatile blogger and author Jacqui Murray. This is the second book in her prehistoric fiction series Dawn of Humanity. I have not purchased Jacqui’s newest novel yet, but the first two books of her Crossroads Trilogy are eagerly waiting on my Kindle. I am fascinated by the premise, the era, and the setting of these intriguing series.

Here is more information about Laws of Nature:

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10 Free Ways to Promote Your Book – What Works & What Doesn’t?

May 28, 2021 / / 70 Comments

Exactly six months ago, on November 28th, 2020, I released my first book, Plunge – One Woman’s Pursuit of a Life Less Ordinary. It has been an interesting, fascinating, and disappointing ride all at once. Like real life, being a published author has ups and downs, highs and lows, thrills and anguish.

I write more about those sensations and experiences in my monthly writing updates, every first Wednesday of the month, something I have been doing for many years. Initially, I wanted to touch on the topic of promotion there, next week, but it would make that post too long. Hence, my promotion tips and realizations get their own article.

When you have several marketing attempts going on, it is difficult to point your finger at which method actually created sales that week. Efforts put in motion ages ago might have an impact now or in the future. But certain boosts correlate with certain initiatives, so after six months I have a good idea of what works for me; where to prioritize my undivided attention and precious time. This doesn’t mean you will prefer these methods or that you will reach the same results, though.

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Here are ten promotion approaches I tested, with mixed success:

1. Your Own Channels – Email List, Social Media, Blog

Most authors don’t like to boast about their skills or push their products (books), but to get the word out, you have to start somewhere. Announcing that you just published your book after several years of effort, time, dedication, energy, and anticipation is HUGE. Posting this feat on your blog, Facebook page, Instagram account, and Twitter feed is easy and exhilarating and it will produce positive responses and initial sales. For me, the most in any month to date – the buzz created by putting the eBook on pre-order helped as well.

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I also sent a group email with my huge Plunge news to all the contacts in my Outlook address book. Not only did this sell a few extra copies (I think), but it was a good time to touch base with people I hadn’t heard from in years.

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