tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post3227982930149228760..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Writer Wednesday: Email MarketingKelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-456622261407337222015-06-19T20:05:47.640-04:002015-06-19T20:05:47.640-04:00That's why I love this marketing method. Reade...That's why I love this marketing method. Readers have to signup, so there is no spamming and the people who see your book are people looking for good deals. It's a win for everyone.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-6644857698639888082015-06-19T19:55:52.294-04:002015-06-19T19:55:52.294-04:00I'm hope it works for you, Kelly. When it come...I'm hope it works for you, Kelly. When it comes to marketing I still feel lost. I'm perpetually recovering from the zillions of calls I get even though we were on the government do-not-call list, and have signed off of mailing lists when we could. I would have hoped publishers would have dedicated staff to take this on *the right way,* only because we amateurs are likely, despite our obvious passion and dedication, to make many faux-pas that would irritate our potential readers. <br />I would love to hear what you have learned.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-31730352149681647932015-06-19T19:29:24.126-04:002015-06-19T19:29:24.126-04:00I haven't had great luck with my own email lis...I haven't had great luck with my own email list, but the others I've found have yielded great results.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-87351590195768613212015-06-19T15:20:18.200-04:002015-06-19T15:20:18.200-04:00It's not so much about your own email list, it...It's not so much about your own email list, it is about distribution. Companies buy those lists. Most readers probably get sick of writer's flogging their books, we have to stay innovative. brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-65067360747245714012015-06-18T17:36:26.309-04:002015-06-18T17:36:26.309-04:00That's not what this is. These emails are spec...That's not what this is. These emails are specifically for readers who are looking for deals. They are who sign up, and they want to receive the emails. Plus, the books are together instead of being in a ton of different emails.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-75319757956274624202015-06-18T16:15:38.206-04:002015-06-18T16:15:38.206-04:00Well, I have to disagree.
The thought of doing em...Well, I have to disagree.<br /><br />The thought of doing email marketing makes me want to run away screaming. I don't like receiving tons of emails from people trying to sell me something. I rarely sign up for an email list just for a friend's blog, never mind a newsletter.Barbara Etlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190731838738606727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-31145458301478899712015-06-18T11:34:09.016-04:002015-06-18T11:34:09.016-04:00 We all feel that way. LOL We all feel that way. LOL Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-85478441450855851542015-06-18T11:33:46.158-04:002015-06-18T11:33:46.158-04:00That reminds me that I saw text messages, like mas... That reminds me that I saw text messages, like mass ones, are supposed to be really successful. I've never tried it though. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-39678941824906389622015-06-18T11:32:25.983-04:002015-06-18T11:32:25.983-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-69802276728127998702015-06-18T09:46:05.034-04:002015-06-18T09:46:05.034-04:00Thanks for the idea. I think I'll try it. My b...Thanks for the idea. I think I'll try it. My books could use some help. :)Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-43645493239231892662015-06-18T08:07:08.405-04:002015-06-18T08:07:08.405-04:00When I was at a one day writer's conference ru...When I was at a one day writer's conference run by Writer's Digest, Chuck Sambuchino (sp?) mentioned that email is a huge way to reach ppl these days. It's kind of circling back around to that again. Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-38253190245973653142015-06-18T03:58:30.102-04:002015-06-18T03:58:30.102-04:00You got a really useful blog I have been here read...You got a really useful blog I have been here reading for about an hour. I am a newbie and your success is very much an inspiration for me.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zairmail.com/templates/letters/snap_pack/snap_pack.asp" rel="nofollow">snap pack</a> & <a href="http://www.zairmail.com/templates/letters/snap_pack/snap_pack.asp" rel="nofollow">Direct Mail Snap Pack</a>Kevin Hakneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768575666576684649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-14293552783861648732015-06-17T20:48:34.171-04:002015-06-17T20:48:34.171-04:00I use MailChimp for my newsletter. I don't pay...I use MailChimp for my newsletter. I don't pay a thing. I'm not sure which services the newsletters I've been using for promo use though. I should find out.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-70970491939002160102015-06-17T20:31:04.742-04:002015-06-17T20:31:04.742-04:00I've heard that MailChimp is a low cost, effec...I've heard that MailChimp is a low cost, effective email tool. Haven't tried it personally, but I know people who have and love it.Johnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042379175433349768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-36950273410395186972015-06-17T19:44:53.662-04:002015-06-17T19:44:53.662-04:00I find it's a lot more effective than my perso...I find it's a lot more effective than my personal newsletters.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-21923935303312153922015-06-17T18:58:01.933-04:002015-06-17T18:58:01.933-04:00I really want to try this some day. Since my newsl...I really want to try this some day. Since my newsletter is kind of new-ish and still gaining subscribers, I'd like to reach more people somehow via email. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-84838509803791235082015-06-17T12:10:07.307-04:002015-06-17T12:10:07.307-04:00Yes, they are. I've heard it takes several tri...Yes, they are. I've heard it takes several tries to get approved there too.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-41669135764851798622015-06-17T11:46:41.972-04:002015-06-17T11:46:41.972-04:00I like that approach. I've started looking at ...I like that approach. I've started looking at Bookbub. but they're pretty expensive. Auden Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484527377996130004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-92140396101791792712015-06-17T11:31:06.972-04:002015-06-17T11:31:06.972-04:00 Yeah, research is key. Yeah, research is key. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-72980879382071908512015-06-17T11:30:45.852-04:002015-06-17T11:30:45.852-04:00 Thanks. Thanks. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-65846900756358929022015-06-17T11:30:28.794-04:002015-06-17T11:30:28.794-04:00I haven't come across any of these yet, but th... I haven't come across any of these yet, but that's a good morning, Diane. Thank you. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-22075472695704342132015-06-17T11:29:34.579-04:002015-06-17T11:29:34.579-04:00I wish I had your enthusiasm for marketing. LOL It... I wish I had your enthusiasm for marketing. LOL It's my least favorite part of this industry.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-77777523394370879922015-06-17T11:28:53.505-04:002015-06-17T11:28:53.505-04:00You're welcome. Staying one step ahead is a go...You're welcome. Staying one step ahead is a good plan.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-61354906064084494122015-06-17T11:13:29.363-04:002015-06-17T11:13:29.363-04:00It can be difficult to research which has the most...It can be difficult to research which has the most successful list for your target audience, but I agree (when you find the right one) they can really help boost your book's visibility.Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-47558530713411243962015-06-17T11:13:28.910-04:002015-06-17T11:13:28.910-04:00A very good tip, Kelly!A very good tip, Kelly!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.com