Best of the Web Book Marketing Tips for the Week of August 8, 2011

by | Aug 12, 2011 | Book Marketing Basics, Social Media for Authors

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We’ve rounded up a few of the top book marketing Tweets from the past week, courtesy of bloggers, marketers, authors and others. The topics include ways for readers, authors and writers to use Google+, how to build your personal brand on Facebook, simple SEO tips for authors, ways to use video for promotion and much more. Happy marketing!

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* 5 Things Lady Gaga Can Teach Marketers About Community Building

Lady Gaga at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Believe it or not, Lady Gaga can teach you a lot about successfully marketing yourself:

http://www.fastcompany.com/1770222/5-things-lady-gaga-can-teach-marketers-about-community-building

* How To Write A Successful Book Proposal

Intentionally blank pages at the end of a book.

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Learn what the three key elements are, and how to put them together in a winning proposal:

http://bubblecow.co.uk/blog/2009/09/22/how-to-write-a-book-proposal/

* 6 Simple SEO Tips for Authors

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It’s not that difficult to take a few simple steps to ensure your blog posts rank highly in search engine results:

http://workflowwriting.com/631624/6-simple-seo-tips-for-authors.php

* A Quick and Easy Guide to Using Video in Your Promotion!

Bauer Bosch Video Kamera

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Some creative ways to get yourself and your message on video:

http://amarketingexpert.com/a-quick-and-easy-guide-to-using-video-in-your-promotion/

* 7 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand on Facebook

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Make your Facebook Page something that enhances the work you do:

http://www.allfacebook.com/7-ways-to-build-your-personal-brand-on-facebook-2011-08

* Great Ways for Writers, Authors, Speakers, and Readers to Use Google+

Google Plus logo

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Writers are flocking to Google+ in large numbers, and the site has a lot to offer:

http://workflowwriting.com/632009/gaga-for-google-great-ways-for-writers-authors-speakers-and-readers-to-use-google.php

* 10 Twitter Hashtags for Writers

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Depending on the hashtag you use, you can connect with other writers, promote your work, or even get your writing done:

http://www.publishingtalk.eu/social-media/twitter/10-twitter-hashtags-for-writers/

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