tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post7026842553465290380..comments2024-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: The wrong demographicKaren Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-21684906038462149572010-04-22T22:43:48.477-07:002010-04-22T22:43:48.477-07:00PS: My friend and I set this up, use it if it is a...PS: My friend and I set this up, use it if it is any use. It is free book promotion, we all need help.<br /><br />http://newbookblogger.blogspot.com/Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-87509747716506856362010-04-22T22:41:35.483-07:002010-04-22T22:41:35.483-07:00The word soon spreads when a good blog is around. ...The word soon spreads when a good blog is around. Yours is a good blog, it is attracting people. People read books, people have family, family reads books. Word of mouth and gift giving, will be part of the marketing for your book. <br />I had a man buy my poetry book via my poet's blog. He said he did not like poetry but his wife loves it. A friend directed him to my blog.<br />StumbleUpon has book groups and writer groups. That is a good way of targeting and marketing.<br /><br />You just keep doing what you are doing. You are doing a great job!Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-19725448971813056722010-04-22T19:24:30.059-07:002010-04-22T19:24:30.059-07:00Wow, girl! You get a lot of comments! My finger ge...Wow, girl! You get a lot of comments! My finger gets tired just scrolling to the bottom! LOL And it looks to me you just got a TON of new followers. What's your secret?<br /><br />I loved this post. I worry about it all the time. I want to reach the right people, to advertise. Will I have the energy? Will I get lazy? Yikes. It really does stress me out because I'm perfectly happy to stay home all day long every day. Not that I'm a loner, I've just grown used to my little world and I like it. <br /><br />It's going to stretch me to branch out again. Hope it doesn't hurt to stretch that much.Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-86180521119776087662010-04-22T13:17:12.073-07:002010-04-22T13:17:12.073-07:00LOL! I realize it's funny/serious. But just th...LOL! I realize it's funny/serious. But just the title is kind of a turn-off for me. Crush It? How about SPREAD THE WORD!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-65473312850025290392010-04-22T09:57:08.465-07:002010-04-22T09:57:08.465-07:00Hi Karen, great post. It's funny, yet you make...Hi Karen, great post. It's funny, yet you make a good point. I'm not published so I can't really relate - but I can empathize.<br /><br />You may have to create another blog. For me I can't imagine wanting to interact with all the readers who bought my book in the same way I do with other writers. Obviously I would want some kind of communication but it would have to be different.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this - you've gained another 30 something writer as a follower who probably is also not in your demographic.<br /><br /><a href="http://theqqqe.blogspot.com/2010/04/homework-helpers-essays-and-term-papers.html" rel="nofollow">Today's guest blogger is Michelle McLean!</a>Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-44116818564858208252010-04-22T07:25:59.051-07:002010-04-22T07:25:59.051-07:00Hi, Karen, Thanks for stopping by my blog. And th...Hi, Karen, Thanks for stopping by my blog. And thanks for The Mayflower tip. Back on my blog, CheryK posted photos from Cannery Cove (Wash. State) that show receding tides and are in line with one theory as to how the first people crossed, perhaps not by walking but in boats (skins) and could survive because of clams, etc. when tides receded. As you can see, 1491's really grabbed me. And, I so enjoyed your blog, I'm clicking to follow. Like your writing style. It hums!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-6841641969625091082010-04-22T04:15:30.497-07:002010-04-22T04:15:30.497-07:00Interesting! I think for me blogging is about lear...Interesting! I think for me blogging is about learning and getting the latest scoop on great books, learn how to write and keep fresh in the industry.Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-18709843065699830462010-04-21T20:27:02.043-07:002010-04-21T20:27:02.043-07:00I worry about this one a lot. But HOW do we determ...I worry about this one a lot. But HOW do we determine our target demographic? I just write darkly comic fiction. Who the heck reads that? It's all so complicated....I guess I'll check out that book, but from the looks of the comments, I dread it.Kirsten Leskohttp://disobedientwriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-53512519481624036082010-04-21T17:22:33.188-07:002010-04-21T17:22:33.188-07:00Well, I'm over 30 and I don't write YA. Th...Well, I'm over 30 and I don't write YA. That help you any? ;)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-83531934716821081322010-04-21T17:20:16.380-07:002010-04-21T17:20:16.380-07:00Karen, thanks for sticking up for us. :) I hope ...Karen, thanks for sticking up for us. :) I hope you succeed at reaching your demographic! I imagine it will just take time.MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-39267678494842641712010-04-21T16:31:34.472-07:002010-04-21T16:31:34.472-07:00See, your blogging is helping you reach your demog...See, your blogging is helping you reach your demographic because with the gift card you won on Christine's blog, you bought that book. Makes perfect sense to me.<br /><br />There's something for you at my blog. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-35497277194406137482010-04-21T15:31:29.417-07:002010-04-21T15:31:29.417-07:00Sometimes we all just need a little fun, right?! I...Sometimes we all just need a little fun, right?! I hope you find what you're looking/researching for. :)Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-34367814193526846312010-04-21T15:17:11.490-07:002010-04-21T15:17:11.490-07:00Ha. I saw you commented on my blog last week (BYU,...Ha. I saw you commented on my blog last week (BYU, Purdue, etc.), so I searched out yours. I don't know why we haven't found each other before--so much in common. My first ms was loosely based on my Scandinavian ancestors' life in America in the 1850's and the contrast with life today. I'd be interested to know what part of Norway your family comes from, and if we have another connection to find. Thanks for reading, Rebekah Gustafson Aidukaitis--another unpublished author confused about her demographic.Rebekah Aidukaitisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-67354129158079597212010-04-21T13:13:49.569-07:002010-04-21T13:13:49.569-07:00I read YA, too! I think YA appeals to a lot of peo...I read YA, too! I think YA appeals to a lot of people besides teenagers. <br /><br />No, but I see her point. I've thought about this before, too, though I don't have any answers. You're right, being published does present a whole new set of challenges. I hope you find a way to reach your demographic that works for you. And when you do, tell us about it! :)<br /><br />AmyA.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-63560196640111022412010-04-21T12:09:32.503-07:002010-04-21T12:09:32.503-07:00I totally get this. I'm blogging to WRITERS, b...I totally get this. I'm blogging to WRITERS, but in the end I want to sell my book to READERS. I'm operating on the assumption that most writers are readers too, and can reach readers I can't reach. *fingers crossed*Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-6511967680746422762010-04-21T10:52:49.803-07:002010-04-21T10:52:49.803-07:00Geez, your marketing director sounds scary! I'...Geez, your marketing director sounds scary! I'm picturing Meryl Streep crossed with Godzilla (sorry if she's reading this - you can delete this!). :)<br /><br />I agree with Jen!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-45688612272417553712010-04-21T10:42:04.876-07:002010-04-21T10:42:04.876-07:00Hi, Karen! I popped over from E. Elle's blog ...Hi, Karen! I popped over from E. Elle's blog to say hello and congratulate you on your Awesomesauce award! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-13691543766590063572010-04-21T10:12:47.992-07:002010-04-21T10:12:47.992-07:00Hey, I'm your demographic! :::beams::: I wish ...Hey, I'm your demographic! :::beams::: I wish I had more time to look at your stuff here, but I have to go. I'll be back though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-51297925006802145702010-04-21T09:34:13.302-07:002010-04-21T09:34:13.302-07:00Jen, you have succinctly summarized what many othe...Jen, you have succinctly summarized what many other commenters have said, too. It's what I have thought, or at least hoped, through my bouts of insecurity. Anyway, it's nice to hear everyone else echo these ideas. Plus it's not just true for me but for all of us, and that's why we're here.<br /><br />Elle, thank you! I'll go check it out!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-73002265131534393272010-04-21T09:32:51.269-07:002010-04-21T09:32:51.269-07:00Well, in a demonstration of the FUNNESS of bloggin...Well, in a demonstration of the FUNNESS of blogging... I have an award for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-22720614450882766292010-04-21T08:26:24.727-07:002010-04-21T08:26:24.727-07:00I'm willing to bet that most of your followers...I'm willing to bet that most of your followers are your demographic... LIKE ME :) I love all types of books and the people who follow you hear your voice and love what you write... isn't that enough?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-34927885885912420832010-04-21T07:06:20.525-07:002010-04-21T07:06:20.525-07:00Ugh, that sounds like a not-so-fun part of being a...Ugh, that sounds like a not-so-fun part of being a published writer. I've got a few ideas about how to reach an audience with my novel but until the day comes, who knows if it'll be successful! You better hop on that though!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-38032807612752832052010-04-21T04:46:47.862-07:002010-04-21T04:46:47.862-07:00I'd heard that too - I should be blogging to a...I'd heard that too - I should be blogging to attract my book's audience. I've tried to maintain a sci-fi feel to my blog, so hopefully that's enough.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-43529977913881793032010-04-21T02:12:02.652-07:002010-04-21T02:12:02.652-07:00I think any reader is your demographic because we ...I think any reader is your demographic because we all like books, and we can all spread the word about them!<br /><br />I'll take the chocolate if it's on offer too :)Ellen Brickleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184391430927483100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-2232121764639680182010-04-20T23:35:17.409-07:002010-04-20T23:35:17.409-07:00Gosh, Karen, you can just see James Joyce and Erne...Gosh, Karen, you can just see James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway staying up all night worrying about their 'demographic'.<br />Everything has to be so calculated, bleuugh.<br />I agree with Theresa about promotion through other peoples blogs.<br />There are a few serious writer friends of mine who read my blog and never comment, just not their thing so you never know who may come across you via someone else's blogs.Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.com