tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post207165047471964269..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: Things I'd do differently!!! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-18897547272220230662012-08-17T18:11:51.483-04:002012-08-17T18:11:51.483-04:00Thanks, Carlene. I do the same but I use bookmarks...Thanks, Carlene. I do the same but I use bookmarks now. Those are prettier than my cards right now.jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-20835235902031131522012-08-17T17:56:33.913-04:002012-08-17T17:56:33.913-04:00I agree with all five statements! I always carry b...I agree with all five statements! I always carry business cards with me and hand them out to EVERYONE! You never know who just might try one of your books.<br /><br />Carlene Rae DaterCarlene Rae Daterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473148488319011894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-43635741122051377332012-08-17T13:54:46.921-04:002012-08-17T13:54:46.921-04:00So do I!!!!! Maybe it will help somebody else...So do I!!!!! Maybe it will help somebody else...jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-86926666600810127202012-08-17T13:15:43.143-04:002012-08-17T13:15:43.143-04:00I wish I'd known all of those things in the be...I wish I'd known all of those things in the beginning! <br />Thank you Jean.<br />XXOO KatKatalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100006226226113836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-47518147043811309302012-08-17T13:04:21.501-04:002012-08-17T13:04:21.501-04:00Forgot to say I need a second beta editor. Anyone...Forgot to say I need a second beta editor. Anyone got advice on that? Would be glad to reciprocate, of course....jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-16439532166198106882012-08-17T13:02:56.203-04:002012-08-17T13:02:56.203-04:00All of you have added wonderful input. Thanks so ...All of you have added wonderful input. Thanks so much...Jeanjean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-18258057124443536272012-08-17T12:47:42.265-04:002012-08-17T12:47:42.265-04:00I agree. We are blessed with a fantastic writing g...I agree. We are blessed with a fantastic writing group with over twenty years experience. Many of them are published - quite a few many times over. Having a variety of people doing the critique helps a lot since we are each sensitive to different things. <br /><br />Also, have someone else read your work aloud! It's amazing how much you catch when someone else reads it. And it really helps to hear dialog actually spoken. Any stilted places become easily identified.<br /><br />And know your potential audience. Who will read this book? Target your marketing to that group. You may be surprised at who else becomes interested, but start with a target audience.<br /><br />Talk about your book as soon as you know it's going to be published. Mention it on all the social media.<br /><br />Join a few industry groups and post to their email loops.<br /><br />I guess the best thing is to plan ahead and not wait for the book to come out.Lorna Collins -https://www.blogger.com/profile/01800799069326690421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-12538002780695097962012-08-17T12:29:11.724-04:002012-08-17T12:29:11.724-04:00Loved the post and all of your wonderful advice. G...Loved the post and all of your wonderful advice. Good luck with the new series!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-50394012587305548842012-08-17T12:19:48.193-04:002012-08-17T12:19:48.193-04:00Excellent advice, Jean! Doing networking before yo...Excellent advice, Jean! Doing networking before you sell is another good one. Don't just have a website, but join groups of writers, published and getting there, who are committed to supporting each other. That way you start out with friends who can help you out.Cindy Spencer Papehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583236494759465431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-58050226771904842172012-08-17T12:08:20.216-04:002012-08-17T12:08:20.216-04:00I agree with you both, of course. So much to learn...I agree with you both, of course. So much to learn besides just having a great ideajean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-87679561835424863342012-08-17T09:27:05.945-04:002012-08-17T09:27:05.945-04:00I have reminder notes all over my office to keep m...I have reminder notes all over my office to keep me aware of important writing skills, POV being a major one for me. Fortunately I have an editor who is a master at targeting my headhops. What I'd do differently if I was just starting my writing career is take how-to online classes BEFORE I'd finished that first manuscript! I've taken many since then that have helped me improve my writing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-91603284490013719122012-08-17T07:43:16.796-04:002012-08-17T07:43:16.796-04:00Great post, Jean, especially #1. It took me a long...Great post, Jean, especially #1. It took me a long time to realize that a lot of the promo is up to the author. Getting a website up is so critical.Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.com