tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post5692522147037898416..comments2024-03-09T00:43:00.462-05:00Comments on So, You're a Writer...: Word of MouthCarrie Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-70878789184387158922011-12-16T16:02:42.406-05:002011-12-16T16:02:42.406-05:00@Donna - Absolutely! :)@Donna - Absolutely! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-41828723452656362432011-12-16T15:42:56.486-05:002011-12-16T15:42:56.486-05:00Yep, first impressions--even when seen from a dist...Yep, first impressions--even when seen from a distance--can totally influence how others think of you. And our perceptions control our reality.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-27716162979852288862011-12-16T13:54:31.401-05:002011-12-16T13:54:31.401-05:00@C D Meetans - You're welcome! Thank you for s...@C D Meetans - You're welcome! Thank <i>you</i> for stopping by! <br /><br />Ah, yes. Word of mouth, though powerful, can be very subtle. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-49745302757229641852011-12-16T08:55:08.618-05:002011-12-16T08:55:08.618-05:00Great cartoon, and very true. Thanks for the marke...Great cartoon, and very true. Thanks for the marketing advice. When I think back over something I've bought, it's often because someone else recommended it.C D Meetenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185285028025647307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-14343504005750051522011-12-15T22:30:57.877-05:002011-12-15T22:30:57.877-05:00@Eagle - You should! It'd be easy to get lost ...@Eagle - You should! It'd be easy to get lost in the <a href="http://xkcd.com/archive/" rel="nofollow">archives</a> for a couple of hours. :) Thanks!Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-69890599285189918042011-12-15T20:19:26.130-05:002011-12-15T20:19:26.130-05:00I need to start reading XKCD more often. Whenever ...I need to start reading XKCD more often. Whenever I do see those comics, I almost always laugh . . .<br /><br />Great point about word of mouth!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-9265560194029541642011-12-15T17:07:12.803-05:002011-12-15T17:07:12.803-05:00@Ellen - Welcome, fellow marketer! :) Hah! Fun tim...@Ellen - Welcome, fellow marketer! :) Hah! Fun times, indeed.Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-49873425513561299482011-12-15T09:56:47.411-05:002011-12-15T09:56:47.411-05:00So true! :) I'm a marketer too... also trying ...So true! :) I'm a marketer too... also trying to harness the awesome/wily power of word-of-mouth. fun times. >.>Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202494819302527977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-47204529609019075782011-12-14T20:43:22.243-05:002011-12-14T20:43:22.243-05:00@Melodie - Sounds like fun! I want to visit your l...@Melodie - Sounds like fun! I want to visit your library now. :)<br /><br />(<i>Well, someday. It might be a bit of a trek from Ohio... *grins*</i>)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-15267423950365071952011-12-14T20:09:09.879-05:002011-12-14T20:09:09.879-05:00Have you read this book yet? It is awesome, you HA...Have you read this book yet? It is awesome, you HAVE to read it!<br /><br />Yup, that's how I find books I like. I swear, this one librarian at our local library and I always generate dirty looks at the check-out bc we can't stop recommending good reads to each other. It's like a real-life Goodreads!!Melodie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599091593083976703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-1431859671362162922011-12-14T16:35:50.539-05:002011-12-14T16:35:50.539-05:00@Nancy - As long as I'm around, you will. :)@Nancy - As long as I'm around, you will. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-53346303517836806422011-12-14T16:24:54.196-05:002011-12-14T16:24:54.196-05:00Yes, word of mouth is the number one reason why a ...Yes, word of mouth is the number one reason why a debut author's book succeeds. I hope someday I can generate that kind of response.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-69212325909209335602011-12-14T14:24:19.713-05:002011-12-14T14:24:19.713-05:00@Sarah - Twitter is word-of-140-characters. It'...@Sarah - Twitter is word-of-140-characters. It's pretty effective, when used properly. :)<br /><br /><br />@Laila - Merry Christmas, Laila! I'm still reading yours, too. Enjoy your time off, and be safe! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-65878490084332079022011-12-14T14:13:28.850-05:002011-12-14T14:13:28.850-05:00Hey Care Bear. I stopped by to wish you a Merry C...Hey Care Bear. I stopped by to wish you a Merry Christmas. I'll be gone for the rest of the year. Not to worry...I'm still reading your awesome story. Take care of yourself. :)Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-45825475943379018182011-12-14T14:10:27.382-05:002011-12-14T14:10:27.382-05:00Twitter has been amazing at just getting the chanc...Twitter has been amazing at just getting the chance to talk to other writers and share ideas. But you are so right, bottom line is if people like it they will tell everyone about it.Sarah Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935254177533426841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-5830682017326746192011-12-14T02:42:20.646-05:002011-12-14T02:42:20.646-05:00@Pegasus - Hard, indeed! :)@Pegasus - Hard, indeed! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-41059323727063249332011-12-14T00:04:34.075-05:002011-12-14T00:04:34.075-05:00I totally agree! Now if it wasn't such a hard ...I totally agree! Now if it wasn't such a hard thing to do.... :DPeggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-12982724418432480622011-12-13T20:06:09.540-05:002011-12-13T20:06:09.540-05:00@JeffO - This is very true!
@Cassie - I love that...@JeffO - This is <i>very</i> true!<br /><br />@Cassie - I love that (font of keyboard)! You're right. The right buzz--especially around here--can be a big boost..<br /><br />@Lisa - Thanks! :)<br /><br />@April - I know exactly what you mean. There's a certain vulnerability that comes with--for lack of better word--<i>admitting</i> you're a writer. Here's to getting better! :)<br /><br />@Emily - Good point! :D<br /><br />@Lindsay - Thank you! Oh yes. The best part about writing communities is having the opportunity to give back to them. Aww... you're too flippin' sweet. :)<br /><br />@Laila - Thank you! Absolutely! If more people thought before they spoke, we'd certainly have more meaningful interactions--that's for sure. :) <br /><br />@Iain - D'aww... thanks! :)<br /><br />@Bethany - Me too! :D<br /><br />@Joylene - Why thank you, Mrs. Butler! :)<br /><br />@Lee - If only we could all keep that in mind. :) You're welcome! I love your blog, and I was thrilled to enter!<br /><br />@Angela - Oh, no doubt! I'm sure you have plenty of stories/lessons from being in that business. Good point. :)<br /><br />@Lydia - Definitely! Me too. :)<br /><br />@Jen - Absolutely! Which reminds me, I have a "review" of CREEP I need to get back to working on. I'm a little distracted with revisions at the moment, but it should be up in a couple weeks. :)<br /><br />@Lynda - Thank you very much! :)<br /><br />@Alex - Thanks for stopping by, Alex! That's a wonderful mindset to have. No one can fault you there. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-28109125026989751632011-12-13T18:11:35.673-05:002011-12-13T18:11:35.673-05:00Marketing is NOT my thing, so I hardly ever promot...Marketing is NOT my thing, so I hardly ever promote my own books on my blog. I prefer highlighting the accomplishments of my blogger buddies.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-55057343941474550292011-12-13T04:05:07.278-05:002011-12-13T04:05:07.278-05:00fabulous post with a great point. So, so true. Wor...fabulous post with a great point. So, so true. Word of mouth is the best marketing tool.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-13420927075765388432011-12-13T03:15:06.323-05:002011-12-13T03:15:06.323-05:00That cartoon is genius! And you're right, noth...That cartoon is genius! And you're right, nothing is more valuable than people talking about you... and hopefully in a positive way!Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-4470191188981331912011-12-12T20:01:51.215-05:002011-12-12T20:01:51.215-05:00Word of mouth is very important. Love that cartoon...Word of mouth is very important. Love that cartoon!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-43300843864456900932011-12-12T18:32:57.752-05:002011-12-12T18:32:57.752-05:00Being in the telecommunications business, I've...Being in the telecommunications business, I've seen how a simple praise can garner a few but a negative word-of-mouth moment can infect many. Being considerate and kind to readers is certainly one of the best ways to market and grow.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-14718245816537424972011-12-12T18:13:55.971-05:002011-12-12T18:13:55.971-05:00So right! Treat people fairly, honestly and kindly...So right! Treat people fairly, honestly and kindly, then enjoy the benefits. Now, it's back to writing a book people will want to read. <br /><br />Thanks for joining in my giveaway. Appreciate your stopping by as always.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114381326555172655.post-52014103546433352022011-12-12T17:04:03.335-05:002011-12-12T17:04:03.335-05:00Nicely put, Ms. Butler.Nicely put, Ms. Butler.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.com