Be the brand

[vashtan]

I've thought long and hard recently about marketing for writers. I'm subscribed to many publishers' mailinglists, and about 90% of all mail traffic I'm getting from those is spam. Not SPAM spam, but..."marketing". It's writers offering prizes, free books, blasting "GET MY EXCITING SEXY NEW ROMANCE TODAY!" through 15 channels, EVERY FUCKING DAY,

Comments

[klgaffney]

good read, and bookmark-worthy post. this sounds like good, sensible advice, should i ever try that publishing thing. =p

[vashtan]

Thanks. I kept it a public post because... yeah, it's common sense and really should be. :)

[kittymay]

I love you, Vash. You are eeeeeeeeevil, but you are good at it.

[vashtan]

Being evil is only worth it when you do it right. :)

[firynze]

This should be required reading for all writers aspiring to be professionals.

[vashtan]

Well, there's always the other way: School of Hard Knocks. :)

[firynze]

Survival of the fittest! Let the fools weed themselves out...more room for sensible, talented folks to thrive. ;-)

[pinkdormouse]

Excellently put!