There's encouraging news in the book publicity world, and it's about blogs. Each year they become more widely read, influential, and valuable to promotional programs. The first blogs were launched in the mid-'90s, and their quality and numbers have grown over the past 30 years. To be sure, casual and irreverent bloggers still exist, but the vast majority take their roles seriously and work to develop loyal and devoted audiences. According to recent statistics, there are 600 million blogs online, each with a distinct point of view and audience. Being mentioned on blogs where your book topic lines up can be especially useful.

Novelists and other fiction writers may find particular use for blogs because book bloggers have unique sway. They also talk freely with their readers about books and share recommendations – remember that most blog articles allow readers to comment in an adjacent spot. The dialog will enable people to discuss books they like, and when the right person plugs yours, it can spark sales. Given the huge number of blogs, selecting a group and requesting coverage is common. The PR value often lies in the combined force of many blogs mentioning your work. They can be a mainstay of your marketing program online.

People love contests and the opportunity to win things, so running contests with your favorite bloggers can be a genius idea. Generally speaking, the prize will be a copy or download of your book unless you have merchandise (t-shirts, hats, mugs, etc.) to offer instead. Some authors give blog contest winners autographed copies of their books as an incentive. If a blogger reviews or writes about your book and you accompany it with a contest or giveaway, you extend the visibility and more chances to reach your target readers. It's common for people to become more interested in a book over time.

Starting early when you want your book covered by prominent bloggers is wise. Like their media counterparts, popular bloggers today receive many pitches for coverage. Last-minute requests may not receive coverage at all, or they might be less prominent than articles planned ahead. Bloggers may also want to ask questions, interview you, or discuss your book's content. All work better when there is ample time. From a practical standpoint, if you submit your book and are waiting to receive a response, working in advance gives you more time to follow up and be noticed.

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