The Question
One of the members of the online writing community I belong to (Scribophile) asked me how I get the word “out there” about my new works. Here’s the question:
Hello again, Jenise. I see they published your story in Mojave Review. Congrats to you. My first chapter of [name deleted] will be published in the emag next month. How did you handle that? Any advice on what to do? Scrib and such? Write to the magazine and say thanks?
What’s My Promotion Process?
As of the date of this blog post, this is my process, and it will change over time:
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- Post news on Twitter
- Post news on Facebook
- Share links in Groups on Scribophile
- Write and post on my website and my blog
- Send out links via my email newsletter
This is my process as of now, and it’s 100% online. In the future, I may add Instagram, a YouTube channel, and other online media that would effectively bring an audience my way. I’ll explore real-life, in-person, channels once I have something to put on a table (books, greeting cards, photo prints, etc.).
Acknowledge the Editors
Yes, I always thank the Editors for publishing my works. They’re very busy people, so my email messages are short and sweet.
I also thank them when they reject my works. That’s a difficult decision for them to make. I tell them I’m grateful they read my work and had put time into considering it for publication.
Your Turn
How do you promote your works? Let me know in the Comments below.
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