We’ve gathered some of the best book marketing Tweets from the past week, courtesy of bloggers, marketers, authors and others. The topics include using social media to get an agent, influencing people with social media, ensuring your website shows up in Google, and much more. Happy marketing!

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* How Authors Can Use Social Media to Land An Agent

Learn how authors can build a social media presence that will help them be successful:

http://socialtimes.com/how-authors-can-use-social-media-to-land-an-agent_b103273

* 13 Simple Tips for a Better Blog

If you want to get more visitors to your blog, it will take time, but these ideas will get you started:

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/08/simple-tips-for-a-better-blog/

* 7 Tips for Publicizing and Promoting Your Book:

An author shares what he learned about what works in publicity and promotion based on his experience with his first book:

http://writerunboxed.com/2012/07/23/7-23/

* How to Influence People With Social Media

This video offers great tips for becoming an influencer and connecting with your followers:

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-influence-people-with-social-media/

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* The Deadly Sins of Memoir Writing

Hope to write a memoir? Avoid these pitfalls:

http://janefriedman.com/2012/08/21/two-deadly-sins-of-memoir-writing/

* Why Your Website May Not be Showing up in Google

When you don’t show up on Google, people can’t find you, so learn what might be missing from your site and how to fix it:

http://www.flyteblog.com/flyte/2011/08/why-doesnt-my-site-show-up-in-google.html