Lorraine Mace: Networking for Writers by Lizzie Chantree

Today’s post will be of interest to all writers looking for advice on promoting their books. We are fortunate to have Lizzie Chantree on the blog talking about her new book: Networking for writers

Thank you so much for inviting me onto your blog today, Lorraine.

My name is Lizzie Chantree. I am a romance author and have been a business mentor for many years after running my own retail and wholesale business. About seven years ago I wrote and published my first romance book as a completely unknown author. Today I have five international bestselling books and have hit the #1 spot on Amazon in my category. I believe this is due to my network. Writing books can be an incredible way to meet like-minded people in the book loving and writing community, but it can also feel quite isolating at times, so building a network can help to build your confidence and widen your customer base.

In my new book, Networking for writers, I talk about ways to grow your readership and author network, through some of the most powerful of all marketing tools - word of mouth and recommendation. Marketing can seem like such a scary word and can be very daunting when you are starting out as an author, but that can be turned around to make marketing something you look forward to. It doesn’t have to eat into precious writing time, or push you into procrastination because you aren’t sure which direction to take next. This book can be used as a writing reference, or as something to kick start a new way of looking at book marketing.

Book blurb:

Are you swamped with book marketing and looking for a way to find new sales? Whether you are a new or experienced writer, self-published or traditionally published, Networking for writers, will help you learn simple and effective networking techniques, to grow your readership and connect with other authors and book lovers, today!

This book will show you:

How networking can help you sell more books.

Why author branding is important.

How networking hours work.

Specific Facebook groups for writers

How to utilise social media to grow your readership.

How not to waste valuable writing time.

How to make our marketing more effective.

Throughout Networking for Writers, we will explore running or attending book signings, hosting seminars, finding a writing buddy or mentor, author networking groups, social media planning and so much more.