Comments - Modesty is the best policy - if your goal is obscurity - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T09:41:40Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=537324%3ABlogPost%3A177098&xn_auth=noThanks for your comments, I.…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-01-18:537324:Comment:1773242009-01-18T19:31:34.696ZJulie Lomoehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/julielomoe
Thanks for your comments, I. J. and Jack. I decided to delete my Amazon comment about my own book because you're right, it may turn some people off.<br />
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Jack, when you say seeing "I see a lot of authors really pushing their books to strangers. It's a turnoff," do you mean at the conventions, on the chat lists, or both? Can you be more specific about how much is too much? For me, pushing an author into a corner (literally) or pitching your work in the bathroom at a conference is too much; other…
Thanks for your comments, I. J. and Jack. I decided to delete my Amazon comment about my own book because you're right, it may turn some people off.<br />
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Jack, when you say seeing "I see a lot of authors really pushing their books to strangers. It's a turnoff," do you mean at the conventions, on the chat lists, or both? Can you be more specific about how much is too much? For me, pushing an author into a corner (literally) or pitching your work in the bathroom at a conference is too much; other than that, I'm not sure where to draw the line. Strictly from a marketing man…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-01-18:537324:Comment:1772872009-01-18T12:53:18.930ZJack Getzehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JGetze
Strictly from a marketing man's perspective, you want THIRD PARTY endorsements. Have your friends write a couple of nice reviews. I go to a lot of mystery conventions, I'm on several chat lists, and I see a lot of authors really pushing their books to strangers. It's a turnoff. Don't do it.
Strictly from a marketing man's perspective, you want THIRD PARTY endorsements. Have your friends write a couple of nice reviews. I go to a lot of mystery conventions, I'm on several chat lists, and I see a lot of authors really pushing their books to strangers. It's a turnoff. Don't do it. Much better. And, of course,…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-01-17:537324:Comment:1772682009-01-17T22:20:46.949ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Much better. And, of course, modesty is an overrated virtue. Still, it's best not to give people an excuse to think ill of you. Good luck!
Much better. And, of course, modesty is an overrated virtue. Still, it's best not to give people an excuse to think ill of you. Good luck!