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Great job, Galleycat! They’ve created a Google doc for authors who will visit book clubs, and nearly 900 authors have put themselves on the list!

Author Social Media Exchange

Here’s how it works:

1. If you’re an author, you can plug in your name, book, genre, website, where you’re based and if you’re available for phone and/or video chats.

2. By putting yourself on this list, you’re letting book clubs nationwide know you’re available to speak to their club.

3. If you’re a reader and belong to a book club — we’ve now given you a great source to find some fabulous new books and authors with whom to connect.

Visit Authors Who Will Visit Book Clubs to view the entire list!

 

Shark Marketing Co. Recommended reads for writers and book marketersOur new Shark Shelf features three sections of featured books that rotate on a regular basis, including:

1. Recommended to Readers: Books our team has loved, but more importantly, books that stand out to us as inspiring works from authors with real passion for their words.

2. Help for Writers: Once in a while, everyone needs a little kick in the craft pants… These books offer sage advice, and they’re recommended as stand-outs for both greater insights and great humor, too. Reading them doesn’t feel like work, but you’ll come away schooled! more…

I ran into a fun post from HARO this morning with a link to Vocus (great online media software) for a report titled “25 Tips for Social Media Success.” You can download Part I of the report at this direct link to Vocus and I can tell you it’s worth reading the sound advice on keeping readers once you’ve hooked ‘em.

But the greater issue with which most writers often struggle – especially with their blogs – is to find that “hook” that will continue to resonate with the niche of readers they’re trying to attract. Okay, it’s not always easy, I know. But I can tell you this: If your book/writing has a platform (and they ALL do – sometimes you just have to dig for it) then hey, you have something to write about!

Here are five fine examples from some favorite clients that may help get you thinking about your own blog focus: more…