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A Follow-up on my Goodreads Advertising

sassevn's avatarAuthor Mark W Sasse

A couple days ago I posted how I had written a Goodreads ad which, at the time, had not received even one click after a couple weeks of being in circulation. It takes special talent to write an ad that poorly. I feel honored.

Well, as an update, my new ad just started in circulation and, yes, wait for it, it already has ONE CLICK. I feel like I belong on Madison Avenue. I’m going to sell millions of copies, aren’t I?

Sometimes you are asleep at the wheel and don’t realize how bad you have performed. You need perspective, and an objective point of view.

Well, Goodreads whacked me over the head and I realized I can’t be lackadaisical in how I approach my promotion. Indie authors can’t afford that. They have to be purpose-driven (is that a trademark) and thoughtfully planned out.

But sometimes when you are in…

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About The Owl Lady

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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