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Old 07-28-2011, 10:07 AM   #7
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Isn't there a way you can promote through sites like GoodReads, too? I've only recently signed up for my GoodReads account, so I'm still getting the hang of the site, but I did notice that they do giveaways.

If you're willing to pay a few pennies, you could always try things like Project Wonderful to publish ads targeting a specific audience. For example, say you've written a book that targets sports fans, you could choose to run an ad campaign to publish an ad of a size you choose on sports sites, paying a specific amount for the whole ad run. I found it through webcomics I read and now use it to advertise my fiction serial.

Otherwise, like the above posters suggested, I would find book blogs and ask them to review your book. Offer copies for free. Use word of mouth. Tell your friends and family on Facebook and ask that they help you get the word out.

And read the Smashwords Marketing Guide.
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