tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post1693790620789919843..comments2024-02-13T09:38:07.389-05:00Comments on Carrie's Procrastinatory Outlet: Chasing your tailCarrie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13751498516235657725noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-58739815965126969442008-08-25T23:18:00.000-04:002008-08-25T23:18:00.000-04:00Carrie,I understand what you mean. I suppose so. I...Carrie,<BR/><BR/>I understand what you mean. I suppose so. I do know authors who are very private and aren't into Twittering and blogging daily, but I guess it's always fun to see what you have to say. But then again, I'm a bit of a MySpace/Blogger/Facebook/Twitter stalker! Just do whatever feels natural--you can always tell when someone is trying too hard to be funny/entertaining in blogs and stuff like that.<BR/><BR/>TirzahThe Compulsive Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955463063347756742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-70929314740865554142008-08-24T15:50:00.000-04:002008-08-24T15:50:00.000-04:00Hey Steph -- great question! I think I'm going to...Hey Steph -- great question! I think I'm going to have to think about that one and answer it in a future blog post :)<BR/><BR/>Great thoughts, Tirzah and thanks for sharing! Here's my question about Twitter -- do you ever think that could backfire, could be too much information? I started with Twitter but then realized... I'm boring - haha!<BR/><BR/>LEAH!!!! YAY! So good to hear from you! What have you been up to!?!Carrie Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198867176033112742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-45206327550462775632008-08-24T01:27:00.000-04:002008-08-24T01:27:00.000-04:00Hi Carrie:Just saw what you were up to in class no...Hi Carrie:<BR/><BR/>Just saw what you were up to in class notes, and wanted to say congrats for getting a book published. That's WONDERFUL! I will look forward to reading it.<BR/><BR/>Leah (your junior year suitemate)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-75432803885313170692008-08-23T17:45:00.000-04:002008-08-23T17:45:00.000-04:00Hey Carrie,Here's my take on some of your publicit...Hey Carrie,<BR/><BR/>Here's my take on some of your publicity woes: as a reviewer and person who spends way too much time on the web, I've noticed that authors with a strong "web presence" tend to be more popular among teens. Teens like to be able to connect with you, so having a blog can really get readers interested.<BR/><BR/>Also, being open to book bloggers can really get the word out. You don't have to give every blogger a book to review, but just be available for interviews or answering their questions. Many even have a list of things that they are willing to to do to get the word out that cost nothing at all.<BR/><BR/>Also, get a MySpace and Facebook (or even a Twitter) and befriend away. And then use them too. You don't have to update or get on every other day, but once a week or so. Just doing a few of these things will really help get your name and title out to loads of teens, and the sooner you do it, the more hype you'll build up. There are loads of people out there who are more than willing to help you build buzz--it's our hobby.<BR/><BR/>You can do a lot on your own, and the best part is, you won't be alone!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>TirzahThe Compulsive Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955463063347756742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-85020940141002213932008-08-23T11:36:00.000-04:002008-08-23T11:36:00.000-04:00Happy saturday, Carrie! Not to insinuate anything,...Happy saturday, Carrie! Not to insinuate anything, but do you ever get worried about a "sophomore slump"? I imagine it'd be really nerve-wrecking writing the second book (or third, or fourth, etc), but hey, everyone deals with this stuff differently.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, good luck in everything!<BR/><BR/>StephStephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659688646243833862noreply@blogger.com