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Watch for Nickum’s Notes, a one-page newsletter that brings information tidbits on the craft of writing nonfiction. Reviews of new books and some not so new on topics ranging from historical fiction to cooking and the outdoors, information on writing from critique groups to online conferences, and announcements will be covered.
Newsletter Dated: 5/16/2010 6:33:27 AMSubject: Nickum's Notes May 2010 News
I will be reading, discussing and signing Mom's Story at Park Falls, WI Public Library on June 16th at 3:00 pm.
The Path to Publication writers group is a critique group that meets on the second Tuesday of every month at Barnes and Noble Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy #1032, Tempe, AZ. . We start promptly 7:00 pm.
Path to Publication is now on Twitter http://twitter.com/pathtopublicati and FaceBook
Bits and Pieces
Advice for aspiring writers:
"Read, read, and read some more! Make sure you read a wide variety of stories: fantasy stories teach you about making up completely new worlds, crime-solving stories teach you about handling a complicated plot, stories with lots of characters teach you how to describe relationships. Also, write as many stories as you can, even if no one else reads them. And remember that the best inspiration comes from what's around you." ---Erin Hunter
Four Stages to Marketing and Promotion
1. Sign up, observe, and educate yourself (sometimes called lurking). Many people stay at this stage for a long time, simply soaking up good information.
2. Participate. Start to make yourself known. This could be as simple as making status updates, posting photos or sample writing, or creating a profile.
3. Share something and grow relationships. Focus on what you give people or what you can share that's of value. As you participate and share with others in the community, and do things for each other, relationships grow and develop.
4. Ask for help. This is when you might actually put your connections to work as a means of soft or hard marketing. Maybe you want to tell people to pre-order your book on Amazon on a specific day. Or you're hoping that your network will spread the word about an upcoming event you're hosting. So you ask.
People who know you and trust you will be more likely to help you. That's why it's important to establish relationships well before you market and promote a product/service. The relationships have to be meaningful before they have value in a marketing/promotion effort.
Jane Friedman is the editorial director and publisher of Writer's Digest. For more writing and publishing advice, check out her blog, There Are No Rules.
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