Developing a Newsletter E-mail List of Your Readers by Rolynn Anderson

SOURCES of E-mail addresses for your newletter (mailchimp.com)

1. Relatives

2. Friends

3. Neighbors

4. Clubs (hobbies, sports, special interests)

5. E-mail loops

6. Book winners

7. Doctor & Dentist offices

8. Hotels

9. Coffee shops

10.  Book Signings

11. Libraries

12. Bookstores

13. Conference attendees

14. Book clubs

15. Speaking Gig attendees

16. FB & GR & Twitter friends

17. Charities

Know your purpose and vision for marketing your books.  Then:

#1 Write GREAT BOOKS #2 Develop a FABULOUS UP-TO-DATE WEBSITE! #3 Create a NEWSLETTER WITH LOTS OF SUBSCRIBERS  (A list you control; regular entries-once a month) OTHER METHODS of MARKETING 1.  Postcards left wherever you go 2.  Swag/Giveaways 3.  Magnet on the car 4.  Signature (buy sites) on e-mail 5.  Goodreads 6.  Facebook 7.  Twitter 8.  Blog 9.  Press Releases 10.  Best-selling author’s testimonial 11. Tap into heritage 12.  Tap into a cause (I’ve got your 6; PTSD) 13.  Tap into a theme/setting/type of character/issue 14.  Tap into a brand 15.  Develop a street team. 16.  Ask for reviews 17.  Become an award-winner Recommended books: Michael Alvear - Make A Killing on Kindle. John Locke - How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months