I’d Rather Be in the Attic

November 28, 2007 | Business, Writing

So today I’m starting to put together some marketing ideas for me and Living Lies. While the book will not be released until next year, (probably late spring, early summer unless something changes) I want to be prepared. A big part of this need to feel like I have all my ducks in a row I think stems from the feeling that I don’t know what the hell I’m doing. I’m a control freak so that kind of uncertainty completely throws me off.

Yesterday, I pulled out every writing magazine and newsletter I had stashed away in my office. The number is considerable. (I have a theory that all creative people fight a constant internal battle between their inner pack-rat and the annoyance of too much clutter.) Then I marked any articles that had anything to do with PR or marketing and began making notes.

With my notes before me two things have become perfectly clear. The first, I’m going to have to start scheduling my time better. And the second, I’m going to start putting myself out there more. This last one will be hard for me. I’m actually really shy and total lurker when it comes to listservs and blogs.

So, as I screw up my courage to de-lurk, I have a question for you all five of my faithful readers. (Provided of course you managed to make it to the end of this rather lengthy post) Which marketing techniques worked best for you and at what stages–before, when and after the book was released? I’m very curious.

Mood: Thoughtful
Music: Hurdy Gurdy Man, Donovan