We’ve collected some of the most informative and popular book marketing tweets to provide some tips, courtesy of bloggers, marketers, authors and others. The topics include memoir writing tips, how to use SlideShare for social sharing, ways to make your media pitch irresistible, and more. Happy marketing!

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* How to Stop Wasting Time and Focus Your Book Marketing

You do not have to be active on every social media site. Instead, choose wisely so you focus on the sites that work for you:

http://socialmediajustforwriters.com/stop-wasting-time-focus-book-marketing/

* The Secrets Behind Book Categories on Amazon

What you should know when selecting your book’s categories:

http://amarketingexpert.com/secret-book-categories-amazon/

* 7 Ways to Add Sizzle to Your Next Book Event

There’s so much more than bookstore events. Here’s how you can have a great book launch party:

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/7-ways-to-add-sizzle-to-your-next-book-event

* Make Your Media Pitches Irresistible Using These Insider Secrets

Get the scoop from a former CBS news executive so you can make your pitches count:

http://www.vocus.com/blog/batt-humphreys-insider-secrets-to-the-perfect-pitch-webinar-recap/

* 40+ Resources & Tools to Take Your Blogging & Social Media Marketing to the Next Level

If you haven’t started a blog, this guide will walk you through the process. It’s easy!

http://www.jeffbullas.com/resources/

* 6 Tips for Avoiding Writer’s Block

These tricks of the trade can help you get writing again.

http://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/6-tips-avoiding-writers-block

* The Power of SlideShare for Social Sharing

Do you use SlideShare? The site can be a great way to build buzz. Learn how:

http://www.webinknow.com/the-power-of-slideshare-for-social-sharing

* Six Lessons about Memoir Writing

Author Abigail Carter shares tips from a recent retreat:

http://kelsye.com/six-lessons-memoir-writing/