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Nothing like professional editorial feedback
Last night, I had a nice meeting with Sci Fi/Fantasy author, Rie Sheridan. It was pretty cool. We got to talking about her success at Dragon*Con where she shared our tables. Plus, I learned about her seven different publishers. Wow! I can't imagine having one, let alone seven.
But it is interesting to hear how similar the record industry is to the book industry. It's a tough climb, so it's always nice to have a few friends. That's why I do my best to hook up with artists and writers and musicians. It's a tough battle. I'm still hoping to get Rie added to A Dragon's Eye Fantasy Art Store, but of course, being signed to publishing agreements, most of her work is unavailable for that option. But mayhaps her next project will be there.
It was also cool to hear that her Bruce and Roxanne short stories are topping the charts. I haven't read them yet, but plan to real soon. Sounds like a lot of fun. As she says, "Humorous Horror to Tickle Your Funny Bone". If you've had a chance to one of her stories let me know. Love to get your feedback.
Find our more about the fantasy writings of Rie Sheridan here.
Promoting my websites
I've been attempting to do that a lot recently. I really need to cut back on my web projects though. I think I'll be doing that in the future. Got one more project I've promised and then...step back.
I have so many dang websites. Not that I mind, but it kinda clouds my mind at times. Web sites I like best are those that once done are DONE! I have a few sites that have fallen into disuse, like TexasMusicians.net, Magenetwork.com and many more. Sure I have stuff on 'em, just haven't really figured out what to DO with them. I don't know... I'm almost tempted to just let the URL slide.
I have gotten another angle to look at online promoting. Times have changed with the incredible amount of spam that's bombarding everyone's email. The toughest part when it comes to promoting any website is Focus.
It's too easy to try and promote something for everyone. That usually leads to nothing for no one. You really have to focus to be effective. I've done a decent job with the Bards, but even there I stray. Our target audience is largely ren faire folks, but the music appeals to a wide variety of people.
So of course when Rie Sheridan made the suggestion last night that I should figure out a theme for my poetry book, it all clicked. Find a focus for the book. That'll make it easier to promote. Sure it might not sell worth a dang, but hey, if I can find a focus mayhaps it'll sell a wee bit better. Any thoughts?
I will at least follow her suggestion and add some photos to it as well. Can't wait to see what these books'll look like through Cafepress once they are printed. Too darn cool, I imagine...cuz well, it'll be all mine. :)
Course, the best way to express the difficulty of online promotion for me... just re-read this entry and try to figure out what the heck I'm talking about.
Posted by Marc Gunn on Tuesday, September 09, 2003 |
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