tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post8196791325198481580..comments2024-01-06T00:37:34.457-08:00Comments on Breakthrough Blogs: IWSG, Breakthrough Box Set, Paranormal Vs. the Supernatural, and New Promotional StuffStephen Tremphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-70340136846825842752015-12-06T19:35:40.237-08:002015-12-06T19:35:40.237-08:00Stephanie, that's a good idea. Where I live ar...Stephanie, that's a good idea. Where I live are a lot of tourists and a constant flow of new people. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-82095945639147689812015-12-06T19:34:32.018-08:002015-12-06T19:34:32.018-08:00Medeia, that's the way to go these days. Speak...Medeia, that's the way to go these days. Speaking engagements can also pay money.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-43902581558048335922015-12-06T19:33:16.607-08:002015-12-06T19:33:16.607-08:00Patricia, try Book Goodies. Worked for me.Patricia, try Book Goodies. Worked for me.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-65412550311175634682015-12-06T19:32:38.748-08:002015-12-06T19:32:38.748-08:00Thanks C.D. for the feedback! Greatly appreciated....Thanks C.D. for the feedback! Greatly appreciated.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-17516088500675304022015-12-06T19:23:42.722-08:002015-12-06T19:23:42.722-08:00Laura, stop by and check out my results. Hopefully...Laura, stop by and check out my results. Hopefully there is something there that helps.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-43075654472421612662015-12-06T19:23:09.315-08:002015-12-06T19:23:09.315-08:00Karen, I miss Borders Books and the book signings ...Karen, I miss Borders Books and the book signings I had there.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-50819258489330389902015-12-06T19:22:19.019-08:002015-12-06T19:22:19.019-08:00betty, I do sell physical copies that way. I'm...betty, I do sell physical copies that way. I'm going to get that going again.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-9425748052033651992015-12-05T10:46:37.290-08:002015-12-05T10:46:37.290-08:00Good for you with the boxed set! Marketing is pret...Good for you with the boxed set! Marketing is pretty miserable. Nothing worked for me in the first year so I petty much gave up. I like the first cover better. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say in your Dec 7th post. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-9735224219369108722015-12-04T18:08:41.977-08:002015-12-04T18:08:41.977-08:00Marketing is such a tricky thing to master, for su...Marketing is such a tricky thing to master, for sure. You're far from the only person I've seen bring it up this past week!<br /><br />As for <i>Salem's Daughters</i>, both covers look great, but I'm more drawn to the black-and-white one, I must admit. Seems eerier!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-11583364060197426382015-12-03T23:47:44.231-08:002015-12-03T23:47:44.231-08:00I've been noticing that social networking no l...I've been noticing that social networking no longer sells as much. Which is kind of scary, since no clear alternative has come to light. <br /><br />I like the black and white version more. It makes the title stand out.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-8431494219929744102015-12-03T19:24:50.454-08:002015-12-03T19:24:50.454-08:00Kittie, Thanks for the in-depth feedback! Kittie, Thanks for the in-depth feedback! Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-49147829270964870832015-12-03T19:24:20.311-08:002015-12-03T19:24:20.311-08:00Thank you Diedre and a big Rock On right back at y...Thank you Diedre and a big Rock On right back at you! Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-35543743084118584322015-12-03T19:23:34.654-08:002015-12-03T19:23:34.654-08:00Thanks Loni and feel free to glean anything you ca...Thanks Loni and feel free to glean anything you can that works for me. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-9090017607599939882015-12-03T19:23:05.275-08:002015-12-03T19:23:05.275-08:00Thanks Veronica! I'm going back to the tried a...Thanks Veronica! I'm going back to the tried and true black and white. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-87010504971645014682015-12-03T16:33:01.935-08:002015-12-03T16:33:01.935-08:00Dang. And here I was hoping that I could find one ...Dang. And here I was hoping that I could find one thing that works and just keep doing that. I understand the need to spend time and energy on marketing, but sometimes I really resent it. I would much rather spend that time making stuff up and talking to my imaginary friends. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-35654817338442245112015-12-03T15:58:49.331-08:002015-12-03T15:58:49.331-08:00It is always changing! Even with social media, it ...It is always changing! Even with social media, it can be tough to be heard over so many marketing messages. Mostly "community" works on social media...you have to participate and support others and post interesting things. If it's all marketing, people unfollow. I did attend a marketing workshop recently where she recommended saturating a small area--usually your area where you live and the area where the book is set possibly. You can't really do much on a national level, but you can really reach out to local bookstores and librarians with the "local author" angle.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-17128332502145083132015-12-03T05:58:38.927-08:002015-12-03T05:58:38.927-08:00The boxed set is cool. Wishing you much success. I...The boxed set is cool. Wishing you much success. I've tried many different marketing tools. Wish I knew what works best. Or if they work at all.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-40016586982412383382015-12-03T02:45:01.608-08:002015-12-03T02:45:01.608-08:00Yay for the box set. I'm willing to try new th...Yay for the box set. I'm willing to try new things in marketing. I do mostly online things, but I'd like to do more in-person activities like signings and speaking at places. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-73471443133282983452015-12-02T21:28:34.832-08:002015-12-02T21:28:34.832-08:00The trends in marketing definitely change rapidly....The trends in marketing definitely change rapidly. I tend to be a creature of habit, but it's important to try lots of things. I call it experimenting. I hope your promo efforts reap some rewards. <br /><br />The box set looks great. Good luck with it! For Salem's Daughters, I prefer the black and white image. The tree looks spookier as a black silhouette.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-49749986475201938212015-12-02T19:45:06.079-08:002015-12-02T19:45:06.079-08:00Love your Box Set image. I think I like the black ...Love your Box Set image. I think I like the black and white cover - it looks more sinister!!!!! <br /><br />Best of Luck with the rest of your tour!Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-57807565127833230502015-12-02T19:08:55.176-08:002015-12-02T19:08:55.176-08:00Marketing is an ever changing beast. It's tota...Marketing is an ever changing beast. It's totally a career on its own. I love your boxed set. It must be exciting to see the babies together. I still like the black and white. hee hee.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-29193137571915931602015-12-02T16:49:50.873-08:002015-12-02T16:49:50.873-08:00I look forward to your marketing results. It is di...I look forward to your marketing results. It is difficult. I just did a promo that I paid for and it got me ONE sale. Very disappointing, but not much I can do about it now. At least I tried.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-38207024289998358242015-12-02T13:55:42.797-08:002015-12-02T13:55:42.797-08:00I haven't done any marketing. I dread it, but ...I haven't done any marketing. I dread it, but hope one day to have to tackle it with a published book.<br /><br />I do like the look of the box set. So glad you put the time and effort into re-editing the publications. Good luck with the rest of your tour.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-71850143324871320802015-12-02T13:01:41.153-08:002015-12-02T13:01:41.153-08:00Your box set looks pretty cool. I enjoy the 3D loo...Your box set looks pretty cool. I enjoy the 3D look to it. <br /><br />You're doing better with marketing than I am. Best of luck with it!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-81980433270576178872015-12-02T12:57:04.305-08:002015-12-02T12:57:04.305-08:00If you figure how marketing, lemme know, too.
The...If you figure how marketing, lemme know, too.<br /><br />The box set cover template is awesome, thanks for sharing that.<br /><br />As for the cover, I would definitely say the black & white. I really like that one. However, the title doesn't stand out well against the bright full moon - you may want to add more contrast. Maybe make the font darker, or add an outline? Just a thought.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cdgallantking.ca/2015/12/iwsg-december-downswing.html" rel="nofollow">IWSG December</a>C.D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080400727631587101noreply@blogger.com