tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post9118250170181902394..comments2024-03-22T06:00:11.313-07:00Comments on Pen & Pro$per : How to Build an Author Platform by Blogging a Book* By Nina AmirJennifer Brown Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-47666667881543432412012-11-23T05:17:53.051-08:002012-11-23T05:17:53.051-08:00Yes, that is why I also have an actual online stor...Yes, that is why I also have an actual online store front in cyberspace where I offer a tiny little (Vision) eBook that I wrote. Only I had been promoting it somewhat with my <i>'heels in the sand'</i>, because I wasn't entirely happy about the (long) title, nevertheless I did actually sell a few of them.<br />(and I also actually got a few positive emails from readers, that also gave me some new ideas for a possible improved future 'Upgraded Version') <br /><br />Only while promoting it I discovered how with <i>Blogging</i> and doing <i>Affiliate Marketing</i> I could also (pre) selling other peoples Products, (for example already well known and established products that people are already buying) by writing <i>Product Reviews</i> on my own Blog(s). So my attention shifted more to promoting other peoples products. <br /><br />I do believe that you are right that writers tend to not be business minded. Although I now see that occasionally some of the visitors on my <i>- Writer's Blog -</i> also have a look at the <i>- Home Business Blog -</i> when they discover that with <i>Affiliate Marketing</i> and with writing - Product Reviews -, you can make money with your own blog(s). <br /><br />Only I do think that frequently a lot of people see <i>Sales & Business</i> as a dirty words because they might have had bad experiences with hard selling sales man that only wanted to meet their own targets, (I know I have) that way giving sales & business a bad name, while there are also really helpful sales man that are service oriented advisors.HP van Duurenhttp://hpshappywriting2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-30071568448507346232012-11-12T04:05:30.881-08:002012-11-12T04:05:30.881-08:00Thanks for your reply Nina,
- Your blog readers -...Thanks for your reply Nina,<br /><br />- Your blog readers - you wrote..., that indeed is interesting to have a look at, you made me realise some more about why - <i>even while my Writing Blog has a big growth in visitor size -</i> there isn't yet as much participation from readers writing comments on blogposts, as I would like to, and why it looks like it is often ignored by Writers. <br /><br />So I looked more closely at where my readers actually come from, and most of them come from my own <i>Travel Blog, Digitalcamera ideas Blog and Home Business Blog</i> only a small part are actually readers from the Writers Blogs or Writers Forums.<br /><br />Possibly lots of writer's just aren't that much into blogging, (yet?) or don't make time to read blogs.., <br /><br />Although I do see a little <i>'Nibbeling'</i> on some of my more practical posts about things like for example the post about <i>using a Blog as a - Platform - to work from, Work Spaces that Inspire,</i> and some of the <i>How To Posts,</i> So maybe those are things that can be a way to turbo charge your curiousity and have a look? <br /> <br /><br />HP van Duurenhttp://hpshappywriting2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-40174654735903841432012-11-10T22:10:31.176-08:002012-11-10T22:10:31.176-08:00Writers tend to not be business minded. They don&#...Writers tend to not be business minded. They don't realize they have a product to sell and that they and their books are a commodity. They need a brand and a store front in cyberspace. It's quite a shift in mindset for most...NinaAmirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054823595409401660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-63148595397978360152012-11-10T22:08:48.869-08:002012-11-10T22:08:48.869-08:00Your blog readers are your best critique group in ...Your blog readers are your best critique group in general because they are actual readers--not a critique group made up of writers who may have no interest or knowledge about your genre. That does not necessarily make them good editors. It's always best to hire a professional editor.NinaAmirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054823595409401660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-84567325160510848772012-11-10T22:06:58.883-08:002012-11-10T22:06:58.883-08:00Yvonne,
Blog theft (if that is a term), actually ...Yvonne,<br /><br />Blog theft (if that is a term), actually called scraping, is rare. Usually people will take the post down when asked. Normally your work is attributed with a link, which is what you want. It helps raise you up in the Google rankings. <br /><br />Here's the main point: You have more to fear from obscurity than from someone stealing your work on line. If your work gets stolen, it must be good, worth stealing, and discoverable. All good things.<br /><br />Stop worrying, get blogging and become discoverable!NinaAmirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054823595409401660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-57612035060003960022012-11-10T22:03:45.489-08:002012-11-10T22:03:45.489-08:00Marciewrites,
Sorry for the late response! It too...Marciewrites,<br /><br />Sorry for the late response! It took me 5 months to create a first draft publishing a post 3-4 times per week. I ended up with 26,300 words or so. I should have blogged a bit loner--had a better plan, which I write about in the book--to gain more followers.NinaAmirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054823595409401660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-4053321619092836352012-11-08T13:32:45.852-08:002012-11-08T13:32:45.852-08:00Sarah,
Good point. Thanks for your perspective.Sarah,<br /><br />Good point. Thanks for your perspective.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-42918318455487639412012-11-08T13:28:52.472-08:002012-11-08T13:28:52.472-08:00Good advice, Nina. I think anyone who's doing ...Good advice, Nina. I think anyone who's doing anything slightly entrepreneurial should have an online presence. Blogging's the easiest yet most effective way to get online. <br /><br />I'm actually bothered when people have a so called business, creative endeavor, organization, etc, and they aren't online, especially since it's so easy these days. That goes for anyone--writers, actors, comedians, musicians, painters, and the like. Sarah L. Webbhttp://www.slwrites.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-33872067275138082402012-11-08T03:25:54.604-08:002012-11-08T03:25:54.604-08:00Yvonne,
Where you been girl? Welcome back. :-) I ...Yvonne,<br /><br />Where you been girl? Welcome back. :-) I was just at your site. Loved your Halloween post and costume. <br />As for your question here? I think that theft is not as common as one might imagine. Go ahead and go for it! And keep in mind that if someone does still, they could risk legal action.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-44056862827974357502012-11-08T00:40:03.619-08:002012-11-08T00:40:03.619-08:00I do believe that creating a - Platform - indeed c...I do believe that creating a - Platform - indeed can be important, (a post about using your Blog as a Platform to work from is also actually one of the Most Popular Posts on my Blog.) <br /><br />Only originally when I started my Short Stories (in developement) page on my blog, I had in mind to actually take it a little step further than only creating <i>a Platform, and a way for developing a Fan Base of Ambasadors & Promotors.</i> <br /><br />I actually hoped to possibly actually get you involved in the production itself and attract you as <i>Co-creaters</i> that might possibly help with some practical insights into things like <i>Grammar & Spelling</i>, giving me your readers feedback by writing your Comments on my <i>- Blogpost Instalments -</i> Because I especially find it difficult to Edit and Polish my own writing. <br /><br />Only while on some of my other Blogs, like for example my Home Business Blog I do get some commenting from fellow Entrepreneurs, on my Writing Blog <i>- althoug I occasionally get some commenting -</i> on my Writer's Blog, Writer's seem to be more <i>'Solopreneurs'</i> and don't seem to be commenting that much (yet?) HP van Duurenhttp://hpshappywriting2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-61204539644990853162012-11-07T20:37:55.139-08:002012-11-07T20:37:55.139-08:00Great information! Thanks for sharing it. The one...Great information! Thanks for sharing it. The one thing that always stops me from sharing my stories on my blog or in the internet in general, is my fear of people stealing my work. What are your thoughts on this? I'm asking both of you.<br /><br />Thanks again!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038918668619367960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-5077329668020531772012-11-07T18:14:47.765-08:002012-11-07T18:14:47.765-08:00Marcie,
Thanks for weighing in with your question...Marcie,<br /><br />Thanks for weighing in with your question.:-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-112455579287776462012-11-07T18:13:24.486-08:002012-11-07T18:13:24.486-08:00Karen,
Glad you like! Thanks for letting us know....Karen,<br /><br />Glad you like! Thanks for letting us know. Much appreciated. :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-54547469340129169672012-11-07T18:06:11.976-08:002012-11-07T18:06:11.976-08:00One of the presenters at Show Me the Blog presente...One of the presenters at Show Me the Blog presented on this topic and I truly enjoyed it. I have a question for Nina. How long did it take you to blog your book?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-31106932813967661512012-11-07T18:00:55.938-08:002012-11-07T18:00:55.938-08:00I love this idea. I agree, Jennifer, much to ponde...I love this idea. I agree, Jennifer, much to ponder in this post. Thanks to both of you for sharing with us!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-14485135825852780722012-11-07T13:42:15.611-08:002012-11-07T13:42:15.611-08:00I'd like to start the discussion off by thanki...I'd like to start the discussion off by thanking Nina for this very enlightening and engaging post. A lot of great food for thought here.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.com