Intent to Sell: Marketing the Genre Novel

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Summary: Forget John Kremer.
Review: And the Ross books too. Okay, so some of you won't want to, but INTENT TO SELL may be the only book you'll need and actually use in the marketing and promoting of your book.

This is a no nonsense, practical guide to selling your genre novel. Unlike the Kremer book and other such marketing bibles that focus primarily on non-fiction books, Jeff's book deals with the realities of selling a novel.

If you're a new author, a self published author or print on demand, I can't recommend this book more highly. As an author who has published two books through small presses and used many of Jeff's marketing and promoting plans, I can honestly tell you that they work! Yes, it's hard work selling your books, but use the ideas in this book, mark it up for reference and sell, sell, sell!

Patty G. Henderson, author of BLOOD SCENT, Justice House Publishing, and THE BURNING OF HER SIN, Barclay Books.

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Summary: A Roadmap for the Newly Published
Review: For the newly or soon-to-be published writer--whether with a big house, small house, or all on your own--this book is a straightforward, sensible roadmap. Marks analyzes the pros and cons of various strategies, explains what publishers often don't have time to explain, and gives an idea of what to expect in terms of cost. He's included helpful addresses and contacts, but most valuable is his advice to weigh your options and do what best suits your skills and personality. As soon as you stop jumping up and down with excitement at your new book deal, get this book!

Cathy Pickens, author of "Southern Fried" (St. Martin's Press)

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Summary: A must-read for learning about book publicity
Review: In this well-written and succinct book by Jeffrey Marks, the aspiring genre author will find invaluable advice and instruction from an experienced veteran of the publishing world. Marks provides both general and specific tips and approaches for making published fiction a profitable and exciting venture, as well as helpful appendices with contact information to help implement his proven strategy. Marks is straightforward and clear in this book, exercising the very sort of ambition he suggests. INTENT TO SELL is vital reading for the business side of writing and publishing, giving concise expertise on turning one's passion for writing into profit.