I am at a loss. I am burned out, without hope. I have written a book and have gotten wonderful reviews. But, sales are pathetic, dismal, wretched. I've sold maybe 10 books since I released it for the Kindle and the Nook in November. I've contacted blogs who have reviewed and written about it. Nothing. What can I do? I am trying to find a way to help support my family and right now, this is my only option. Of course, I am applying for anything and everything I am qualified for. But, they are either not contacting me or are pyramid schemes. I NEED to make this work! Will someone please help me? Any suggestions? Anything at all?
My books went online on Valentine's Day, so I'm really new to marketing too. Still learning, but have you looked at Kristen Lamb's blog? --http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/ It's a free way to start getting ideas to market your book. I bought John Locke's book, too, on marketing. (Don't have it to give you a title--loaned it to a friend), but it's a really fast read and practical. Both recommend Twitter. If you join Twitter, you can search for "writers," your favorite authors, etc. to "follow." If you read their comments, a lot of times they'll mention a blog that might give you ideas. Good luck!
I've contacted blogs who have reviewed and written about it. Nothing.
What can I do? I am trying to find a way to help support my family and right now, this is my only option. Of course, I am applying for anything and everything I am qualified for. But, they are either not contacting me or are pyramid schemes.
I NEED to make this work! Will someone please help me? Any suggestions? Anything at all?