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8 May 2001

Q & A: Getting Listed as an Expert/Resource

 
Q&A026 - Australian Novelist
Q&A027 - POD Pictures
Q&A014 - Freelancing
Q&A015 - Write For Hire
Q&A016 - Short Pubs
Q&A017 - Web Hosting
Q&A018 - POD Opinions
Q&A019 - e-Booklets
Q&A020 - POD for Me?
Q&A021 - POD Printing
Q&A022 - Distribution
Q&A023 - DIY SelfPub
Q&A024 - Page Count
Q&A024 - Beginner Writer
Q&A001 - promotion
Q&A002 - CD-Roms
Q&A003 - be an 'expert'
Q&A004 - pricing
Q&A005 - e-zines
Q&A006 - ISBN LOC
Q&A007 - POD lists
Q&A008 - Selling POD
Q&A009 - POD Now!
Q&A010 - Amazon
Q&A011 - Extra ISBNs
Q&A012 - Press Releases
Q&A013 - Which POD?

 

 

 

 

 

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Michael writes:

Hi,

How does one get listed as a writer resource or newsletter or whatever?
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Hi Michael,

Hmm...I would LOVE it if there was one way to 'get listed as a writer's resource', but sadly, like everything else in life, you have to work at it.

You can start by getting involved in online communities, newsgroups etc., and including a subtle link in your signature file. This establishes you as someone with worthwhile contributions, someone trustworthy -- assuming you are ;)

You can also offer free advice, articles, offers, to the editors of newsletters that writers read (like writersweekly.com and writing-world.com). They will reprint your information along with your bio. If your site is good enough, these people may add you to their lists of resources. Try contacting the editors of the sites on my resources page if you think your site would interest them. If you can't get free publicity in these newsletters, you can usually pay a little to advertise.

There are also the standard search engines, each of which has information about how to register your site with them. Then there are specialist lists that you can find and apply to.

Everyone who likes your site may tell another couple of people, and that's how word of mouth support happens. There is also a list called WriterZines at Yahoo Groups, in which writers of newsletters can post details of their newsletters, in the hope that people will subscribe. It's free and I usually pick up a couple of subscribers every time I post.

Basically, you have to pound the virtual pavement, and try to get listed at every writer's resource site you come across.

Oh yes, and use a signature file that tells people about your site/product, on every email you send.

Good luck!

Julie

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