| It will be important for new writers and authors | | | | input. In addition this type of interaction will help |
| to know and connect with some or all of the top | | | | your web site rankings by increasing the number |
| 10 blogs, filled with authors and fellow writers. | | | | of incoming links to your blog. |
| Shortly after deciding to become a writer, most | | | | When posting comments on blogs be sure that |
| begin searching to connect with online book clubs | | | | your comment is worthwhile and not |
| and social media networks and sites filled with | | | | self-centered. Never try to sell your own book |
| people who love to talk about and read books. | | | | instead create a helpful and supportive relationship |
| When searching for help you will find that blogs | | | | with others. If anyone comes across your book |
| are filled with people willing to review your book, | | | | and reads about it, they will almost immediately |
| offer suggestions on your writing and even help in | | | | know if your book is of interest to them, valuable |
| research. They do all of this for free, its a heaven | | | | enough for them to want to buy it. You will know |
| sent resource for new authors and writers. | | | | immediately if that's the case because they will |
| All of these sites have a mixed focus, from book | | | | ask you how much the book costs. |
| prices to libraries to print on demand publishing | | | | Hers a great list of blogs to start with: |
| services. Some offer marketing advice and even | | | | 1. BookFinder |
| personal help to get noticed by the big publishers. | | | | 2. Book Patrol |
| Take your time and start working through this list | | | | 3. BookReporter |
| find the 2 - 3 that you feel offer specific advice | | | | 4. 5. Blog Talk Radio |
| that you need. You will see benefits from getting | | | | 6. GB Book Club |
| involved with blog readers, by leaving comments, | | | | 7. Book and Reader Blogs |
| and asking questions. | | | | 8. Rare Book News |
| Don't be afraid to offer helpful information to | | | | 9. Books4all |
| other readers as well, they will appreciate your | | | | 10. |