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Writing a book and promoting it are polar opposites. While someone with a ton of cash would arrange for a national tour, another person, with some gray matter can improve the sales of a book through the Internet without even stepping out a bit. This article brings into light a few such secrets.

Branding is an important thing and it is something even an author needs. For promoting books, an author needs to promote himself and make his name recognizable to the target demographic. Branding helps in establishing a name as an expert on the subject matter of a book. Let's start with the most common phenomenon on the Internet - the website.

It has been quite some time that websites have earned fame as crucial marketing tools for any product that has shown up in the market. It applies to the literary world as well; any author in need for promoting books requires the world to know about it. Thus, a website providing the necessary lowdown is the first step towards promoting a book. It helps the target demographic know about the author as well as the work. Added with an option for free registration and references, Email newsletters can be sent to all the subscribers to initiate the word-of-mouth style of advertising. Added with positive book reviews and genuine reader comments, the step can promote books in ways formerly unthought-of.

A few extras for promoting books are as follows:

* Extra tips and notes: These should be additional ones, not to be found in the book.

* Updated information: The most recent news, views and reviews for and from the target community are essential tools for promoting a book.

* Interviews: The author's views are a vital element when it comes to promoting books. Marketing studies by renowned publishers provide the evidence; authors' comments on their own works bring forth greater sales figures.

* Trade Shows: Trade Shows (sometimes called book fairs) are major places for promoting books due to the fact that more than half of the visitors are avid book-buyers. The publisher can be smooth-talked into arranging for a book signing session; if added with a speaking gig, the initiative can turn into a great book promotion session.

* Consultations and Training: Publishers have been found to look for trainers or consultants for authoring books on certain topics. Fitting in the role gives recognition as an expert on the subject in the community and this also helps in becoming a consultant. And everyone wants to read and hear what a pro says, so that way, getting into discussion groups helps in earning recognition, stay updated on latest developments and making crucial contacts.

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