Welcone Annie, to a damp dreich Scotland. Grab a chair, pick a dram and lets chat...
Posting a blog on a UK author’s site made me consider t the differences
in readership in different countries. And how we cater for the needs of our
readers?
The phenomena of globalisation and digital technologies have seen a
massive change in mind sets of readers and writers. The market is now global, however
an analysis of book sales shows different markets for different books in
English speaking countries. Here, I am talking predominantly about the Untied
States, United Kingdom and Australia...the three markets I know...having turned
into an OCD statistics checker since Holiday Affair was released in March this
year.
It is interesting...despite the trope, an author is supported predominantly
by readers in the country in which they reside and write.
Is it a cultural thing? In the days of globalisation and online buying
through an international digital bookstore what is the key to selling across
countries?
I did some research on popular tropes in different countries with no
real data coming to light,
So how does an author become successful across different markets in this
day and age?
Some tips for creating a brand globally
· Set
up a twitter, Facebook and Goodreads account
· Choose
your followers carefully eg readers, writers, editors, publishers
· Tweet
frequently. Keep your tweets short, personal and interesting. Your readers like
to know about you.
· Create
a personal blog
· Blog
regularly, there is nothing worse than going to a blog that is not current and
guest blog and reciprocate
· Find
your voice in your social networking.
· Comment
regularly on other’s blogs
· Leave
your opinion on third party sites
What are your thoughts on personal branding? Does anyone have any more
tips or experiences they would like to share? Best comment will win a giveaway
of my latest novel Summer of the Moon Flower.
Annie Seaton lives on the beautiful east coast of
Australia, where she loves sitting in her writing chair, gazing at the ocean
and writing stories. She has always been fascinated by all things historical
and has found her niche writing romance, ranging from contemporary, paranormal
and a foray into steampunk, where strong heroines and brooding heroes fight
together to make their alternative world a better place!
Her debut full length novel, Holiday Affair, a contemporary romance set in the South Pacific
was released as part of Entangled Publishing’s Indulgence line in March and has
been a best seller on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The sequel Italian Affair is currently in edits.
Watch out for the story of Tom and Brianna, the sex therapist who spices up his
life! Outback Affair will follow soon.
Winter of the Passion Flower was released early in 2012. The second book in the sereis Summer
of the Moon Flower will be released on 21st December. Check out
the adventures of Sofia and her Scottish laird.
Annie is already looking forward to the rest
of the series, particularly the adventures of Indigo’s four boys: Jago and
Jory, Ruan and Kit. Strong sassy heroines and rebellious heroes have a
rollicking good time as they work to make the world a better place--albeit
their own steampunk world.
Blind Lust, a paranormal novella was released in June 2012.
Annie has recently been contracted for more books with
Entangled Publishing- first up is a romantic suspense called A Passionate Deal
Annie lives with her husband, and ‘Bob’ the dog and two
white cats, in a house next to the beach in a small coastal town of New South
Wales. Their two children are grown and married and she loves spending time
gardening, walking on the beach and spoiling her two grandchildren.
Visit Annie Seaton at http://annieseatonromance.com
Check out her blog at http:annieseaton.blogspot.com
Twitter
@annieseaton26
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Tip for social networking/branding -
ReplyDeleteI find twitter and facebook to be relatively painless and will stick with those on a reglar basis. Of course, I do diversify at times, but feel if i try to pull myself thinly over several social networks etc, it feels too much like a chore. Only stick with what you're comfortable with, as it really does come across in your actions.
Love the cover of the new release, btw!
I enjoyed reading your post. Lots of great advice. But I find it hard to keep all the balls in the air. Time is never enough or maybe I need to be more disciplined?
ReplyDeleteHelpful advice, thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI find the blog hops have directed the most traffic to my site, and Goodreads and Pinterest are a great way to get new followers too.
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ReplyDeleteMichaela, discipline is the key!
ReplyDeleteXandra...I did it myself...the cover, that is, and I am very happy with it.
Cherie and Jorja...thanks for stopping by!
Fab post! All things I desperately need to work on. My New Years Resolution!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Annie and I wish you every success with Moonflower. Can't wait to see it released.
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