tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post358983259623079244..comments2024-03-28T01:47:39.446-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Marketing -- Power In Numbers?Elana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-43045681461002840652012-03-29T17:20:34.231-06:002012-03-29T17:20:34.231-06:00I agree, it makes sense for authors to work togeth...I agree, it makes sense for authors to work together.I think it needs to be in groups that have some link though. For me I need to know the author's work is good, that's why I set up the Awesome Indies site. http://awesomeindies.wordpress.com<br /><br />I know that those authors all produce good books, so I feel comfortable promoting them. What connects them is their 'Indieness' and their quality. I haven't had a lot of actual hands-on help, so far, but I just do it anyway because I like to support others.<br /><br />Other than that, I think genre would be a good link and as soon as I have something more than short stories out there, I'll be looking for a YA fantasy/magical realism group I can work with. I'm naturally one of those people who get engaged with whatever I do, and I don't worry about those who dpn't pull their weight so much these days, some people are just like that. In the Awesome Indies though, those who give more do get more, because the front spots go to those who help out the most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-62529796385795589892012-03-29T12:21:46.506-06:002012-03-29T12:21:46.506-06:00Hi Elana! Great post.Hi Elana! Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-16600284893479162742012-03-29T11:12:01.313-06:002012-03-29T11:12:01.313-06:00Great post! I love my group. It can be overwhelmin...Great post! I love my group. It can be overwhelming, but it's worth it! The Indelibles are AWESOME!!!RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-45263420147756227582012-03-29T08:50:28.731-06:002012-03-29T08:50:28.731-06:00Good tip, thanks. I'll have to look around. I&...Good tip, thanks. I'll have to look around. I'm part of Utah Children's Writers, but we don't do a lot of promotion there.Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-43675434686046158102012-03-28T17:30:28.297-06:002012-03-28T17:30:28.297-06:00Being part of a group definitely helps in many way...Being part of a group definitely helps in many ways. I agree with your advice to choose wisely! I'm part of the gang over at From the Write Angle and it's been a very positive experience :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-41151745243012568932012-03-28T14:22:20.627-06:002012-03-28T14:22:20.627-06:00Totally agree. But the group has to fit your needs...Totally agree. But the group has to fit your needs. It can get tricky if there's a problem.amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-77311347164660623412012-03-28T13:36:04.979-06:002012-03-28T13:36:04.979-06:00Honestly, the thought of being active in another w...Honestly, the thought of being active in another whole blog makes me want to drink (and I don't mean Diet Coke)! But...if they were the right fit, maybe :) you got me thinking though...Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-85968223401140534682012-03-28T13:26:25.428-06:002012-03-28T13:26:25.428-06:00I belong to a Yahoo group that is very supportive....I belong to a Yahoo group that is very supportive. I'm a member of the A to Z Challenge blog, so that's another source. I'd even say the Insecure Writer's Support Group qualifies.<br />And after almost three hundred people posted something about my book release a few weeks ago (and thank you for the guest spot again!) I'd have to say involvement in the blogging world is a big plus.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-82028010528759290152012-03-28T13:25:56.291-06:002012-03-28T13:25:56.291-06:00I'm hoping I do belong to some groups that wil...I'm hoping I do belong to some groups that will be supportive when I finally need it. They've certainly been awesome with everything else.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-4608125705238859732012-03-28T12:45:20.028-06:002012-03-28T12:45:20.028-06:00Great suggestions!!
I'm part of a couple of g...Great suggestions!!<br /><br />I'm part of a couple of group blogs-- The Crowe's Nest (my agent's), and The Lucky 13s (2013 Debut authors). Both are huge, though (40 in one, 75+ in the other). Sometime I think it might be fun to be in a group blog with 5-15 people. But with the Luckies group, it's been invaluable in the Moral Support category! And I'm sure it will in the marketing category when we all get closer to our release dates.<br /><br />And we did a revision support group with some people who read my blog. There was about 20 of us, and even though it officially ended at the end of November, we still email the group! Unofficial groups can be completely amazing, too.Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-39349081010188420282012-03-28T12:43:48.716-06:002012-03-28T12:43:48.716-06:00I think this is all very well said! I'm in a g...I think this is all very well said! I'm in a group blog and it's been interesting to see what kind of different people we pull in!Carolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-18395376591366443982012-03-28T10:31:00.239-06:002012-03-28T10:31:00.239-06:00Elana, this is so very helpful! I was in a group b...Elana, this is so very helpful! I was in a group blog that worked for a while, but lost its way for three reasons:<br />1. No one was willing to manage it<br />2. The authors were not writing in similar enough genres so the focus was vague. <br />3. The person who had the original idea had triplets!<br />I am in the process of cautiously and slowly putting together a group blog of like-minded authors. So, this was the perfect time to read your post!Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76226499040337387542012-03-28T09:42:06.558-06:002012-03-28T09:42:06.558-06:00I think being part of a group when you reach that ...I think being part of a group when you reach that stage is invaluable. For marketing and moral support, mostly the latter.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-67734263011222674212012-03-28T09:27:44.156-06:002012-03-28T09:27:44.156-06:00I'm currently not part of a group blog. I hav...I'm currently not part of a group blog. I have a bit of a ways to go for some things. However, I've seen many authors joining forces with groups like Lucky 13's and they've expressed the benefit of being part of the group.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-21419462051563277082012-03-28T08:43:33.211-06:002012-03-28T08:43:33.211-06:00I try not get overwhelmed with anything but I am t...I try not get overwhelmed with anything but I am trying to be wise and give back. These are great tips, Elana. Marketing is a scary beast. lolJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-62074489016345698082012-03-28T07:18:25.610-06:002012-03-28T07:18:25.610-06:00I LOVE this idea. Planted something here. Going to...I LOVE this idea. Planted something here. Going to investigate. Not currently part of a marketing group.<br /><br />Hey, do you meet in person or is your group online?<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-61788023690196455652012-03-28T07:06:13.370-06:002012-03-28T07:06:13.370-06:00I recently changed my blog related to giftedness i...I recently changed my blog related to giftedness into a group blog - and the people I am blogging with are the BEST EVER!!! This was such a good thing. <br />In the meantime, I have sort of lost contact with some of my closest YA friends, something I hate - no real reason, just busy...but I miss them...<br />so off to email...Christine Fonsecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986034666903054819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-59819719067861508142012-03-28T06:19:08.257-06:002012-03-28T06:19:08.257-06:00I recently joined the group at YA Bound. I love it...I recently joined the group at YA Bound. I love it because I get along really well with the girls there. Two are my agency sisters, too.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-81533075832928559292012-03-28T05:59:23.247-06:002012-03-28T05:59:23.247-06:00I've only belonged to the Indelibles group of ...I've only belonged to the Indelibles group of self published and indie published authors for a few months but so far the pros have far outweighed the cons. The moral support, the wealth of knowledge and the extended reach. I guess it depends on what point each person is at in their publishing journey and if time put in is equal to what you get out of it.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83582178037373740472012-03-28T05:30:34.692-06:002012-03-28T05:30:34.692-06:00Great suggestions Elana. I don't belong to any...Great suggestions Elana. I don't belong to any group blogs now. But I love partnering with Casey on my blog. I do plan to join a group or two of debut authors when I debut for all the reasons you've listed. I'd be so much more terrified going through the debut year without a group even after watching so many of you debut.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com