It Takes a Village
06/24/10 02:01 PM Filed in: On Writing
Ted told me that getting the book published was just the beginning. He explained that the battle continues even when your name is in print. Now, I understand what he meant. The books don't sell themselves. We constantly have to promote. It's imperative that we treat this just like a business. Marketing ourselves is necessary.
Right now, the time is crucial. We have to strike while the iron is hot. In order for The Running Waves to be a success in our eyes, we want it to go national. It will take time, but we have faith that we can get there. If we want to accomplish this goal, we must first succeed on Cape Cod. This book should be in every bookstore on the Cape. It's a no-brainer. It's a story based on Cape Cod. If we can thrive here, we can then ride that momentum across the bridge and hopefully continue to grow. Please urge your local bookstore to carry The Running Waves, if they are not already doing so.
Our family, friends and fans have been amazing. You supported us even before the book came out. If that's not loyalty, then I don't know what is. We are starting to get some incredible feedback from people who have read the book and the feeling is astounding, but we still need your help. We have recently added a review page to our web site. If you liked the book, we ask you to please write a quick review. It doesn't have to be lengthy, just a summary of what you thought or how the story made you feel. These reviews are vital.
We have also added a memorial page. The book was written to keep the spirits of our friends alive. This page is for our readers who would like to do the same thing. Writing is the best therapy. We would like to thank everyone who has had our backs. Your support means the world to us. God bless.
-Seton and Ted
Right now, the time is crucial. We have to strike while the iron is hot. In order for The Running Waves to be a success in our eyes, we want it to go national. It will take time, but we have faith that we can get there. If we want to accomplish this goal, we must first succeed on Cape Cod. This book should be in every bookstore on the Cape. It's a no-brainer. It's a story based on Cape Cod. If we can thrive here, we can then ride that momentum across the bridge and hopefully continue to grow. Please urge your local bookstore to carry The Running Waves, if they are not already doing so.
Our family, friends and fans have been amazing. You supported us even before the book came out. If that's not loyalty, then I don't know what is. We are starting to get some incredible feedback from people who have read the book and the feeling is astounding, but we still need your help. We have recently added a review page to our web site. If you liked the book, we ask you to please write a quick review. It doesn't have to be lengthy, just a summary of what you thought or how the story made you feel. These reviews are vital.
We have also added a memorial page. The book was written to keep the spirits of our friends alive. This page is for our readers who would like to do the same thing. Writing is the best therapy. We would like to thank everyone who has had our backs. Your support means the world to us. God bless.
-Seton and Ted
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