tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post7811034159849807021..comments2024-03-09T12:39:14.950-08:00Comments on Sharing with Writers and Readers: Vivian Zabel Dishes On What She Learned at a Conference and How She's Using ItCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-38744753536295587232010-06-16T16:58:46.258-07:002010-06-16T16:58:46.258-07:00*laugh* No one has found the typos? I could as soo...*laugh* No one has found the typos? I could as soon as I read the post. Too bad I couldn't when I proofed before I sent it to Carolyn.<br /><br />I'm always glad to share what I know and have learned, even what I've stolen from other people, rather what they shared.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-35236749950411355522010-06-16T15:28:21.812-07:002010-06-16T15:28:21.812-07:00Karen, sometimes people feel ill at ease because I...Karen, sometimes people feel ill at ease because I wrote The Frugal Editor. I make more mistakes anyone. For one thing Ity-pppppeeee (-: really fast. And I'm always in a hurry. I do slow down when I'm editing for someone else, though. LOL.<br /><br />Ally, you're right. I had forgotten that you've been speaking to writers groups over the years. You speak so many other kinds of places, too.<br /><br />And Vivian, love how this topic sparked suggestions. <br /><br />Best,<br />CarolynCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-62686687993205207382010-06-16T12:07:58.472-07:002010-06-16T12:07:58.472-07:00Of course I remember you, Allyn. Pen and Keyboard ...Of course I remember you, Allyn. Pen and Keyboard Writers is still going. We meet at the Edmond Library the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 - noon. We'd love to have you come back.<br /><br />Karen, The ARCs arrived and are ready to be used as prizes and to be sent to major reviewers that require galleys or ARCS.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-88154986089469845842010-06-16T11:51:59.733-07:002010-06-16T11:51:59.733-07:00Thanks for sharing Vivian. I'm bookmarking al...Thanks for sharing Vivian. I'm bookmarking all the sites. Lots to savor later. Stolen sounds very good, I'm looking forward to reading all of it when it releases. <br /><br />Many wishes for your continued success!<br /><br />KarenKaren McGrathhttp://pandkmcgrath.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-85777177003081183702010-06-16T11:19:39.533-07:002010-06-16T11:19:39.533-07:00Hi, Vivian!
As I am also from Oklahoma, enjoy see...Hi, Vivian!<br /><br />As I am also from Oklahoma, enjoy seeing you here on Carolyn's blog. what Carolyn might not know is that I spoke to your writers' group in Edmond a few years back. <br /><br />Hope you are surviving all the rain. :)<br /><br />Shopping cart technology helps with the purchase button in the email. I'm not sure if google's cart has this capability, it's free. But I use kickstartcart. It has a monthly fee, but has many, many fancy features including the ability to send emails with purchase links.<br /><br />Allyn EvansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-80862408823309689822010-06-16T10:00:31.073-07:002010-06-16T10:00:31.073-07:00Just remember to promote that website. Few people ...Just remember to promote that website. Few people search for new and different sites.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-17760090630636329052010-06-16T09:45:01.719-07:002010-06-16T09:45:01.719-07:00Great promotional tips. I'm currently working ...Great promotional tips. I'm currently working on a website for one of my picture book characters. I'm not sure if that will help with sales, or even be cost effective for me, but it might be fun for the kids. We'll see.Rena Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328844122193024220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-9981574280435192282010-06-16T09:10:09.237-07:002010-06-16T09:10:09.237-07:00A lot of great tips Vivian. I also have the amazon...A lot of great tips Vivian. I also have the amazon link on all my sites to help promote my books. Another great idea is to write an article that some how ties to your book and post it in the different article sites. <br /><br />There are so many ideas out there. It's all about finding the ones that work for you and your writing.VS Grenierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744216160236230482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-15131224651507113102010-06-16T06:22:51.359-07:002010-06-16T06:22:51.359-07:00What great information. I copied it for reference....What great information. I copied it for reference. <br /><br />Vivian, I know you're super busy, but if you get a chance maybe you could post a message at VBT about how to personalize your signature. I"m sure the members would appreciate it.<br /><br />And, Carolyn, I love the reasons why you left the errors in. And, no, I didn't spot even one.Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-72188520008953303752010-06-16T02:08:43.722-07:002010-06-16T02:08:43.722-07:00Thanks for sharing these tips, Vivian!Thanks for sharing these tips, Vivian!Mayra Calvanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444333264952371471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-63602246429373251592010-06-15T16:14:28.894-07:002010-06-15T16:14:28.894-07:00Thank you, Carolyn, for allowing me to visit today...Thank you, Carolyn, for allowing me to visit today. <br /><br />I'm so glad that those who stopped by and left comments found the ideas helpful.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-3973286310065292032010-06-15T15:29:01.613-07:002010-06-15T15:29:01.613-07:00Even my friends with the big advances found they h...Even my friends with the big advances found they had to do most of the PR on their books.<br /><br />I also learned with EARRINGS to get word out about your books behind they came out.<br /><br />For CROSSED OUT right now I'm having a contest on my blog. I'm also going to be involved in an virtual book tour and bloggers tour. <br /><br />I also think it's huge to network with other authors like this group.<br /><br />Good luck with your upcoming book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-38425177206457809322010-06-15T15:23:40.893-07:002010-06-15T15:23:40.893-07:00Thank you for sharing such helpful ideas.Thank you for sharing such helpful ideas.Janet Ann Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234310280477491538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-26809123238258871042010-06-15T15:23:30.036-07:002010-06-15T15:23:30.036-07:00Thank you for sharing such helpful ideas.Thank you for sharing such helpful ideas.Janet Ann Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234310280477491538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-27190527270879329382010-06-15T15:14:38.303-07:002010-06-15T15:14:38.303-07:00Katie, it isn't too late to promote with this ...Katie, it isn't too late to promote with this ideas.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-5258044346635452212010-06-15T14:59:15.224-07:002010-06-15T14:59:15.224-07:00This was a great article, Vivian. Even though my b...This was a great article, Vivian. Even though my book is already out, I like the ideas you put down about putting chapter 1 out there. I think I'm going to check out my website and see where the best place to put it is. I've jotted down all your ideas! thanks.Katie Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279118592523922756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-31113799314393307982010-06-15T13:08:53.669-07:002010-06-15T13:08:53.669-07:00I'm always looking for marketing ideas and the...I'm always looking for marketing ideas and these are certainly unique. Thanks for sharing.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-60425074428997757862010-06-15T12:23:22.973-07:002010-06-15T12:23:22.973-07:00Never post anything before it's under contract...Never post anything before it's under contract, and then only what your publisher allows.<br /><br />I didn't post the one chapter until I knew the ARCs were ordered.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-66700077436910593872010-06-15T12:17:01.259-07:002010-06-15T12:17:01.259-07:00Vivian,
At what point did you begin posting the ch...Vivian,<br />At what point did you begin posting the chapters? Was the book accepted for publication? aday(AT)jadaykenndy(DOT)com<br /><br />Carolyn,<br />This was an excellent guest post. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br /><br />Blessings,<br />J. Aday Kennedy<br />The Differently-Abled Writer<br />Children's picture Book Klutzy Kantor<br />Coming Soon Marta Gargantuan WingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-55249660286767432992010-06-15T12:03:05.960-07:002010-06-15T12:03:05.960-07:00Publishers do next to no marketing these days! Uni...Publishers do next to no marketing these days! Unique twist on the idea, Vivian.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-2681837670268721442010-06-15T11:51:14.609-07:002010-06-15T11:51:14.609-07:00Don't forget the contests start on http://Stol...Don't forget the contests start on http://Stolen.yolasite.com today. Nancy is already in the running for one of the ARCs because she offered to host Stolen on a blog tour, which will be in September.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-6677671575545540872010-06-15T11:47:36.037-07:002010-06-15T11:47:36.037-07:00Thanks for hosting Vivian, Carolyn. I loved the f...Thanks for hosting Vivian, Carolyn. I loved the first chapter of "Stolen." I want to read more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286437269354482883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-68319239415873535902010-06-15T11:20:49.706-07:002010-06-15T11:20:49.706-07:00Vivian, your ideas sound great. I know that publis...Vivian, your ideas sound great. I know that publishers don't do much publicity for writers, so every little suggestion helps. Thanks!<br /><br />Thanks, Carolyn for hosting such an interesting guest!Nancy Famolarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18276516645921716314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-57185956457440215362010-06-15T10:08:09.821-07:002010-06-15T10:08:09.821-07:00Sure! I'll throw in an e-copy of The Frugal Ed...Sure! I'll throw in an e-copy of The Frugal Editor. Where I tell writers to be compassionate but also to use many eyes. Having said that, this is a blog, not a book. So more compassion still, please? (-:Carolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401984.post-20358125434647447122010-06-15T08:19:23.794-07:002010-06-15T08:19:23.794-07:00Should we have a contest to see who can find all t...Should we have a contest to see who can find all the typos?Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.com