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Very interesting, again.
"The successful authors I have talked to, all invested heavily in their books including marketing.
Oh yes, advertising is important. You have to be seen."
Yup!
And despite what the other guy said about not promoting his books and still selling apparently to his satisfaction, I can see the sense in what you say here too. Admittedly, I'm averse to some of the measures I've seen recommended, but I believe I'd fit somewhere between that extreme and the other extreme where this guy did nothing to promote his books.
Past-tense for work (ed) at a newspaper. Actually did regular freelance work with two, simultaneously - additionally had a regular column with one. Both are now defunct, and perhaps they deserve it for having the likes of me contributing. But, seriously, you're also right about the ads issue, as they were probably put out of business by the fact that bigger fish ate up most of the better ads.
Gosh! Selling 5 books - with your expertise? I'd wondered, initially, but now I don't blame you for not pursuing that course. Just goes to show; it ain't easy out there. Nevertheless, that's also 5 more than I've sold, so far - after half a month, and counting.
Best regards.
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