Book Marketing Tip #20: Join the conversation on blogs

NOTE:  In January 2018, an updated and expanded edition of The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide was released, offering 65 book marketing ideas and new "Deep Dives" sections exploring social media strategy, how to work with beta readers, and how to earn free press coverage. 

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The information that follows on this page is from the 2013 edition of the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide, which will remain here for historical purposes only.


Book Marketing Tip #20:  Join the conversation on blogs 

When you comment on another blog, you’re often asked for your web address.  You could give your Smashwords Author Profile page, or your book page, or your own web site or blog if you have one.  Whatever you do, don’t spam other blogs with messages to buy your book.  That’s rude.  Instead, participate in relevant discussion.  If readers think your posts are intelligent, they’ll be curious to learn more about you and will click on your name to access your link.