Thursday's Guest Thoughts - Darren Michaels
Darren Michaels
Flipside Erotica: Both Sides of the Story
I have discovered that writing a book is only half of the battle. Like most people, I undertook this task not knowing where it would lead. Well as luck would have it, I have finished one book and am knee deep in the writing process for my second. I self published, and my book can be found on Amazon.com and other online retailers. However, I have discovered the problem with having finished a book is now to try and market it. I have been able to accomplish a few things on my own, but quickly learned that I am not a marketing guru.
Luckily for me, call it fate or karma…whatever you like, I found a solution. Alix Taylor, founder of Heetr.com and I connected via Facebook and she has been a Godsend. Now I am getting guest blogging and featured author spots on very recognized review and book talk sites, and have more scheduled for the very near future. She is solving the issues and has the answers to the questions I have not even thought to ask.
For a beginning writer, my best suggestion is to focus on what you do best…writing. Don’t get mired down in the task of trying to promote and sell your book, let someone who is well versed in this area do the work for you. For me, Alix Taylor has been the answer; she allows me to continue writing, and handles all the details of my PR and marketing for me. I highly recommend the services of a gifted professional such as her; it is well worth the price.