Every author finds his/her own ways of promoting a book depending on personality, location, time available, etc. Following are some ways I promote mine. Maybe something in the list will give you ideas.
1] Invite people to write reviews of it. Encourage them to post their reviews online, submit them to periodicals for possible publication, etc.
2] Write a press release and send it to TV, radio, periodical, and other media people. Some may share the information in a minor or major way, or even interview me about it.
3] Share information about it through my e-mail list (to which I send periodic updates).
4] Tell people about it online through sites including:
Website https://elmams.wixsite.com/elma
Blog https://elmasalmanac.blogspot.com/
Amazon Author Central https://www.amazon.com/Elma-Schemenauer/e/B001JPAGJK
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNby1-vkTrMmlcPvmJvBqBA
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/prairiesunflowers/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057484664459
5] Promote the book through the various writers' organizations I belong to.
6] Write articles relating to the book and send them to periodicals for possible publication.
7] Give public talks about topics relating to the book. Bring copies of the book for sale.
8] Sell copies of the book at craft markets and farmers' markets.
Very good ideas! I’ve tried most of them but it’s good to be reminded - promotion does not end with the first few hundred copies sold!😄
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