Blogs aren’t just for daily journal entries. Where did that idea come from? Blogging for self publishing authors is an essential part of marketing a book, and is part of the process of getting a book to print.
Blogging Reveals Yourself
Every author has a voice and blogging is a great way to introduce your readers to your writing style and your personal voice as an author.
Blogging For Authors Is Good Practice
If you’re writing a book or self publishing you may not have other opportunities to practice the art of writing. Journalists and copy writers spend a great amount of time everyday honing their craft. Writing short blog articles helps to hone the writers style, editing skills, and getting a story from mind to “paper.”
Blogging Chronicles the Journey
Rome wasn’t built in a day and it’s likely that your book won’t be magically written overnight. You’re going to start the adventure of a lifetime. Start engaging your audience now by blogging about what you do along the way — days when you have writer’s block and what you do to solve it, character development, non-fiction writers may want to share information or data they research or authorities in their field they consult. Readers will love reading about the unique path your book takes to publication.
Blogging for Self Publishing Oils the Publicity Machine
In today’s publishing world, every author must be a promoter too.
— Authorhouse.com (self-publishing company)
Blogging for self publishing is the beginning of marketing. Whether you’re an author seeking a publishing deal or you plan to self publish, you’re going to have yourself “out there” and do a lot of your own publicity and marketing. Starting your blog now shows you’re connecting with your potential readers and you’re already working toward book sales.
