15 Things People Love to Say to Authors

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In no particular order (other than the first one),  here is a list of 15 things people love to say to authors.

1. So you like . . . write books? Have you published any or do you just . . . write?
2. I've never met a real author before. I'm going to tell my kids I met you when I get home. 
3. Do you know somebody named (insert any name here)? We went to school together and I think they wrote a book a few years ago called uh . . . I can't think of the name of it right now but you should look him/her up.
4. Where can I get your book? Like at a store or something? REALLY???
5. So do you do book signings?
6. I love to read; you should bring me some of your books and let me read them and I'll tell you what I think.
7. I started writing a book one time. I've got about three chapters. I should let you read it. 
8. I want to write a book. You can help me! 
9. You should write my life story! It is guaranteed to be a best seller!
10. I'm working on a poetry book.
11. How much money do you make? Do you have a real job?
12. You should still send your book to Oprah - I think she still has a book club thing.
13. What do you write? Oh I don't read that.
14. My wife/mom/sister/cousin reads all the time. I'm going to tell her to get your book.
15. What was your name again?

Oh, if I only had a dollar for all the times I've heard these I'd definitely be in another tax bracket!  If you are a reader . . . yeah - we get this all the time. We'd love it if you went one extra step and followed up with a purchase! :-)  Here's a chance for you to do that now - just click the image on the left and go book shopping. It doesn't have to be one of MY books, although that would make me smile.

If you are an author and can identify, leave a smiley face in the comment section. Feel free to add on as well.



Kimberly T. Matthews

"I knew exactly how many condoms were left in his gym bag, in a little black box, wrapped in gold foil. Seven. Each time I randomly checked for no other reason besides I knew they existed, there'd always been seven. So I was taken aback that morning when I went to do his laundry, peeked in the box and only found three..."
 Lisa from - "Lisa's Dress" 
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Help Me Publish a Book - K Matthews

With the recent negative exposure of a couple of publishing houses, and considering the number of publishing industry questions I receive on a daily basis, I wanted to share with you some basic tips that can help you on your journey to publish a book.


A Mind is a Terrible Thing to not Use. 
Educate yourself! When you publish a book, you start a business, whether you go the conventional route or do it yourself. Approach it as such. There are informative books on the subject, seminars offered, and associations where you can learn the ropes and network with the more experienced. Don't go into the market place blinded and unlearned when there is a wealth of knowledge right at your finger tips! You can get help right here right now - click this link!
http://www.BooksAreABusiness.com/







To Market To Market . . . 

Generate marketing ideas is before you write the book, not after you have 5,000 copies in your possession. Identify and target your market and think of ways to reach them. Consider the your non-fiction theme or angle of your work (if you write fiction) then identify relevant groups and associations that will help you reach your potential readers. Also think of relevant magazines and other multi-media outlets. Can it be sold as a premium to companies that could give it away as a gift to new customers. Can it be used for training? Can you get endorsements from contacts who have name recognition? lAs you move forth to publish a book, think about who else reaches your potential customer and how you can partner with them. 

Leave the Typohs...Uh Typos to the Professionals
Do not attempt to edit or proofread your own work. It's highly likely that you will overlook details that seem obvious to you, but will be to your reader. And your eyes beccome accustomed to your own work, so it becomes super easy to overlook typos.



Don't Stop at the Copy Shop
To get a professional product, you need to use a professional book manufacturer for your printing. Kinkos, Copy-Quick, Fast Copies and other corner print shops won't have the knowledge or technical capabilities to produce a quality book. Go with the experts, when you publish a boo which will save you money and heartache. 

Share, Show, Sell
No one will be more excited about your book than you, and no one can sell them like you can. However, keep in mind that people will not want to be constantly bombarded with your sales pitch. Relationship marketing coupled with enthusiastic sales marketing will take you far. Share your knowledge (thinking of the non-fiction aspects of your writing), show yourself as the expert, then sell your work. 

Here are a couple of inexpensive resources you can put in your Author's Arsenal.  Ignorance if far more costly than paying for the knowledge you'll need!  Click on the images below and get AT LEAST one!

K Matthews