Another query emailed, this time to Ginger Clark at the prestigious Curtis Brown literary agency. Upon reading Ginger's page at Publisher's Marketplace, I figured she could empathize with my novel, considering her client list being profoundly Science Fiction/fantasy.
Is it ever too early to market your book? This question is retroactive to pre-publishing, too. I know very little about marketing. In fact, I guess I know nothing at all. My plan has always been, from the beginning, to get my story out there . To have people read it - that's the point to all of this. That's why this blog exists. And yet now I find myself searching for new, constructive ways to market this book. So far, I've been searching for an artist for the cover. I have it completely planned out, but I could screw up a stick figure, so I'll leave this to the pros. I'm wondering if it's too soon to design a website. Would a website even work for an unpublished work? I don't know. These are things I am looking into to help market my first novel. I've never had much use for an ego, but is self-promotion really egotistical? Or will it only hasten my prospect for publishing? Hmm.
Have you tried posting some of your writing on www.YWO.com
ReplyDeleteJust take a look and see what you think.
Best wishes,
Annie
Sorry the address is www.youwriteon.com
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Annie
I have not heard of the site before. Sounds interesting, though. Have you submitted work here?
ReplyDeleteYes, in the past. I found the feedback very helpful and my book (first 10k) got up as far as 14 in their top charts. My friend had his book read by an agent which was very helpful for him.
ReplyDeletebest wishes,
Annie