Need Networking 28/08/2010
 
I've been approaching some authors to seek a review/comment about Blue Freedom for the back cover blurb, but this is turning out to be harder than I thought. And after pondering for just a moment, I think I know the reason why - I really don't know that many published authors.
The answer: networking.
All of us, especially writers in our solitary profession, need to connect with other authors - to run past ideas, give support, provide reviews, mentor each other, and just debrief in general about this writing life (read: have a good laugh and chat over a coffee :) ).
But having just moved to a new city six months ago, I'm currently not a member of a writers' group, or even any writing organisation. So I'm currently feeling a little alienated in the "writers' support" department.
Being a Queensland gal, I'm looking at joining Omega Writers (a faith-based writers' group in Brisbane), and attending the Word Writers' Fair (also in Brisbane) in November. Will keep you posted.
Just one more small step on the looong writing journey... :)
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Almost done now! Well, that's what I keep on telling myself...

Really, some of the main work is just beginning - that of drumming up publicity for Blue Freedom, getting the word out there about me as an author, and trying to sell more books. Perhaps easier said than done...

But, as Confucious said, "the longest journey begins with a single step". And that step can be as simple as writing up a quick media release to send to some news outlets, and faxing out the Advance Information sheet to local churces and Christian bookstores. It all helps.

Internet marketing is one of the most time-effective, far-reaching promotional mediums, but unfortunately I'm not overly tech-savvy - yet. Now, if I could just find my "to-do" list and jot that one down up the top... :)
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