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Hi Dustin,
A number of the members of "The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword" are joining Filedby.com where they are gaining maximum exposure for their works and are supporting one another through communities. We hope to see you there.
Claire

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Claire

Hi Dustin,
I'm so pleased that you have chosen to join, The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword". You may wish to Comment ON the site by introducing yourself to us and sharing what you may possibly contribute and/or derive from participating.
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Claire

hi dustin,

thanks for the great message!

yes - i know what you mean about PR advertising results not matching up with the costs. Really have to be careful, and specific, i think.

this is my first book, going on Amazon, so i am not sure about all the do's and dont's of getting good exposure like some of the pro's here.

i do see everything going to utube / video. the convential PR is just old, even from a short tme ago! networking like this with cambridge, good SEO, a good video of you, and radio or internet interview, these are my focus, along with a good press release.

so you are the next steven king? i have a liking to the stargate, battle star galllicata, shows for fun.

teens are my passion as well. i am director of our parish confirmation program, and just had 67 terrific teens confirmed a few weeks ago. they are our future - and god know they need the help, and so do we, in this upside down world.

i would love to speak with you more on all fronts..

blessings your way,
deb

www.greenskyandbluegrass.com

As for people taking your book or name with them you do want something to hand out if they can"t buy the book now like a book marker with the web address title and pic of the book, even a blog page or e mail to contact you be personal until time will not allow it. Shirts are great but they really only go to those who purchase so starting out its getting you and the name out there first then when the following happens add the rest.

Advertising in any form is all about numbers, the game is known as SINALOA, Safety In Numbers And Law Of Averages. Rule of thumb is pick three ways you can advertise( financially, time, ability) and keep them going for 90 days this will get the ball rolling then do another 90 days of what is working but still three methods. example: fliers on bulletin boards 25 a week, ad in paper/ announcement local every week, library readings/ signings every week at least 1.
what works in each industry is different but the Laws still apply. Hope this helps, as for a publisher its the same you just need to talk until some one says yes. You must believe in your product before any one else will then its numbers. You can't say the right thing to the wrong person or the wrong thing to the right person so plug away.
Failure only comes when we have given up.

Hi Dustin,
There are many Discussions and Comments on "The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword". It is also the largest group on Connect. Check it out! There are also many members who are beginning to interact in helping one another. I suggest you join and put out your needs on the site.
Best,
Claire

It's always hard to get started without a lot of start-up capital. You have to be creative and patient. They say it takes 3-5 years. I'm still facing some of the same financial issues. We have a lot of interest in our business, but we are still struggling with making our services affordable in the midst of a financial crises and still making enough to keep things going.
Good Luck,
Donna