MFRW on Facebook is a sister group to Marketing for Romance Writers on Yahoo. It enables us to post promotional info, get and give help on questions, and support one another. This group is open to authors (published and non), agents, editors, author promo services, publishers, cover designers, artists, and virtual assistants.
Join us on Facebook, and you can use the Facebook page as a target for Networked Blogs, post promotional info, and share updates about your writing. We look forward to seeing you!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mfrwauthors/
Also join our other blog: MFRW Authors - Marketing for Romance Writers
http://mfrw-authors.blogspot.com
Monday, February 13, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Class: 10 Ways to Promote Your eBook
Do you have a limited budget, or don’t think you have enough time to promote your book? Everyone deserves their 15 minutes of fame and in this two-hour workshop, Susan Palmquist will show you ten easy and inexpensive ways to get your name out to the masses.
When: Saturday, Feb 4, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm Eastern
Where: Class will be held on the Marketing for Romance Writers Yahoo Group. Click the name to visit the home page.
Cost: Membership is free, and so are all classes.
Teacher: Susan Palmquist is a freelance writer, writing teacher, author and blogger. Prior to her writing career she worked in PR for non-profits. She was also a publicist for three years mostly working with authors, actors and musicians. One of her specialties is promotion on a budget.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Free Signature Workshop sponsored by MFRW
What: Learn how to create a signature for your promos and emails that brings you readers, and helps generate sales. You will be able to submit a signature for critique by the teacher, as well as the group.
Four authors' signatures have been chosen as examples for the workshop. Was yours one of them? Come find out.
When: Monday Nov 14, 2011
Start time: (two-hour class)
8:00p Atlantic
Where: class will be held on the group, in email/forum style. http://tinyurl.com/mfrwgroup
Cost: FREE. No fees. No sign up. To attend, simply show up and be ready to learn.
Who: The public may read the messages, but only members have access to notes afterward, and only members can reply to comments or post questions. There is NO COST to join.
You may invite friends to join by sending them to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarketingForRomanceWriters/ OR use the shorter, non-breaking URL http://tinyurl.com/mfrwgroup
Teacher: Mary, Jupiter Gardens, LLC
Nurturing your inner worlds and exploring new ones!
Jupiter Gardens Press (metaphysical fiction/nonfiction and sf/f)
http://jupitergardens.com
Jupiter Storm, YA imprint
http://jupiterstorm.com
Pink Petal Books, romance imprint
http://pinkpetalbooks.com
Nature's Child Ezine for pagan families, children, teens, and anyone who feels like a child of nature.
http://natureschildezine.com
Four authors' signatures have been chosen as examples for the workshop. Was yours one of them? Come find out.
When: Monday Nov 14, 2011
Start time: (two-hour class)
8:00p Atlantic
7:00p Eastern
6:00p Central
5:00p Mountain
4:00p Pacific
6:00p Central
5:00p Mountain
4:00p Pacific
Where: class will be held on the group, in email/forum style. http://tinyurl.com/mfrwgroup
Cost: FREE. No fees. No sign up. To attend, simply show up and be ready to learn.
Who: The public may read the messages, but only members have access to notes afterward, and only members can reply to comments or post questions. There is NO COST to join.
You may invite friends to join by sending them to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarketingForRomanceWriters/ OR use the shorter, non-breaking URL http://tinyurl.com/mfrwgroup
Teacher: Mary, Jupiter Gardens, LLC
Nurturing your inner worlds and exploring new ones!
Jupiter Gardens Press (metaphysical fiction/nonfiction and sf/f)
http://jupitergardens.com
Jupiter Storm, YA imprint
http://jupiterstorm.com
Pink Petal Books, romance imprint
http://pinkpetalbooks.com
Nature's Child Ezine for pagan families, children, teens, and anyone who feels like a child of nature.
http://natureschildezine.com
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Copy and paste one of these into Twitter to share info about the class.
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Create a great signature #Free #Workshop http://tinyurl.com/mfrwgroup 11/14 7p EST #MFRW #promotips #marketing #authors
#Free Upcoming Workshop on MFRW "Create a signature" Details:is.gd/gnW24W #authors #promotips
Copy and paste one of these into Twitter to share info about the class.
#Free #Workshop http://tinyurl.com/mfrwgroup 11/14 7p EST Create an author signature that brings you readers. Teacher: @jupitergdnpress
Create a great signature #Free #Workshop http://tinyurl.com/mfrwgroup 11/14 7p EST #MFRW #promotips #marketing #authors
#Free Upcoming Workshop on MFRW "Create a signature" Details:is.gd/gnW24W #authors #promotips
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Image is Everything
Breaking Delia's Rules W. Lynn Chantale |
My latest attempt at a book launch fizzled. I had no idea what I was doing and my publisher at the time knew even less. So I stopped and regrouped. When I decided to become serious about writing I figured e-books were the way to go. After all I wouldn’t have to do traditional book signings or TV interviews--I’ll be honest I’m not a big fan of crowds, the telephone, or even leaving the house for long periods of time. But I still needed to get my name out there. Thank goodness for the Internet.
After much searching I found several articles on Branding and attended a meeting at my local chapter of RWA on the same topic. So what is Branding? What does this term mean? It’s a good or service that consumers connect with a name, slogan, or logo.
Examples
Have it Your Way - Burger King
The Golden Arches - McDonald’s
It’s in there - Prego Spaghetti sauce
Or how about these: Worlds of Adventure...Souls of Desire...
Unstoppable Heroes, Uncompromising Love, Unforgettable Passion
Where words mean so much more...
She’ll keep you up all night
Recognize any of those? They are all tag lines from various romance authors’ blogs or websites. The first is Emma Lai, second is Kayelle Allen, third is Em Petrova and last is Jackie Collins. I know what’s she doing in the midst of all these steamy writers? Just to show that even a NYTimes bestselling author has branded herself.
But then there are some authors or products which need no slogans, like Stephen King, Nora Roberts or Kleenex or Kodak. Automatically one thinks of horror, romance, tissue, and cameras. None of that recognition would have been achieved if branding hadn’t been accomplished.
So, how does one accomplish branding? I thought this would be something difficult, but turns out, it’s fairly easy. First get your name out there! Make it easy for readers to find you. If you’re on Facebook, Twitter or Myspace readers should be able to find you by name. Not a nickname or something cutesy, but by your name or slogan. And those aren’t the only places you can brand yourself. Use your email signature line, GoodReads, Blogs, Online Communities, (Eharlequin, ARe Cafe, Savvy Authors, The Romance Review, etc.) articles, blogs you visit, email address, websites. Note: a word on websites--even if you don’t have one now, buy the domain name. You don’t want to put in all this hard work building your image, cultivating your brand just to have someone else take all the credit. People need to know who you are and what you’re about.
I will confess when I first set up my Twitter account I used a nickname, as soon as I heard that tidbit from an avid reader and blogger I came home and changed my name. After all, everything else says W. Lynn Chantale, why not Twitter?
Keeping this in mind what image do you want to convey to readers? Do you write dark, sensual love stories? Then your site needs to reflect that. Sci-fi/fantasy or historical romance? Something relevant should be in the header, like a group of sexy men (great site Kayelle). Or if you’re a closet romantic and want to convey that image; well a pink background, red roses, and maybe a picture of a bubble bath is the way to go. *grins* However you decide to build your name, your image, your brand—this is how readers will find and remember you. So make it count, get your name out there, and have some fun while doing it.
Until next time, indulge your inner romantic.
Seducing His Wife W. Lynn Chantale |
About the Author
W. Lynn Chantale resides in southeastern Michigan. Married to her high school sweetheart, they’ve been together for the last twenty years. They have three children. She writes African-American and Interracial sensual erotic and erotic romance. She has a mad affinity for milk chocolate, preferably Dove chocolate truffles or the caramel-filled squares (Godiva and Ghiradelli are acceptable), and plays the bass guitar when the Muse begs for a bit of distraction.
Contact Info
Email: wlynnchantale@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wlynnchantale
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Visit Our Other Blog
MFRW Authors Blog |
As a group, MFRW decided to create a separate blog where members can share spicy excerpts with our readers.
The blog director is Lynn Crain. Admins are W. Lynn Chantale, Chris Redding, Karen Cote', and me. You can visit this brand new blog by clicking its name beneath the image to the left. Please take a moment to comment, and don't forget to follow via Google Connect, or Networked Blogs.
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