How to Blog a Book

Inspiring You to Build Visibility, Boost Authority and Become an Author Post by Post

Inspiring You to Build Visibility, Boost Authority and Become an Author Post by Post

  • Home
  • About
    • Vote This Blog One of Writer’s Digest’s Annual 101 Best Internet Sites for Writers
    • Resources for Nonfiction Authors and Bloggers
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Service
  • The BOOK!
    • Table of Contents
    • Page One
    • NEW! Revised and Expanded–2nd Edition–of How to Blog a Book
    • How to Blog a Book (Revised and Expanded Edition) BLOG TOUR
    • Previous Virtual BookTours
  • Services
    • Blog Services
    • Coaching
      • Blog and Blog-to-Book Coaching
      • Author Coaching
      • Writing and Book Coaching
  • Courses
    • The Productive Writer Course
    • Inspired Creator Community
    • High-Performance Writer Group Coaching Program
    • Turn Your Blog Into a Book Production Machine
    • Build a Business Around Your Blog
    • How to Blog a Book Audio Course
    • How to Blog a Book eCourse
    • How to Blog a Book Audio Recording
  • Contact

August 21, 2014 by Nina Amir 3 Comments

How and Why to Blog a Romance Novel

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Tumblr
  • Pocket

ID-100143606The world of blogging might never be the same after I write this post. Why? Because I’m going to suggest that romance writers get on board and start blogging books.

That’s right…take those great hot men and women on the covers of those romance novels and plaster them all over your blogs. Then, instead of keeping those steamy love scenes (should I call them what they are—sex scenes?) on the pages of your books, publish them on the Internet.

Yes! Start telling those juicy tales, sharing those can’t-put-‘em-down plots in the blogosphere. Why? Because blogging books gets your book written and promoted quickly and easily. That means you develop fans. Fans are potential readers of your book.

Why Blog Your Romance Novel

Here’s the thing. In the traditional publishing world, great ideas and stand-out writing are not enough to turn aspiring authors into successful published authors. Writers must prove to publishers they’ve got what it takes. And they can do that with a blog.

A successful blog with lots of readers also acts like a beacon to agents and publishers. They see a successful blog as a successfully test-marketed book idea, so your ability to attract readers to your blogged book might just land you a book deal—if not for your first blogged romance novel at least for your next one. Why? Because you’ve developed what in the publishing world is called an author platform—a fan base, people who will buy your books.

If you don’t land a publishing deal, or you don’t want one, the platform you have built will help you produce a successful indie book. Over time, blog readers develop a relationship with a blogger. They then tend to purchase what that blogger produces, such as a book. As you hook them on your great romance novel, they will continue purchasing your books over and over again.

Now, why in the heck would they buy your book once they’ve read it on your blog? Because they will want a souvenir. And it’s easier to read a book than a blog, especially if they missed any posts, or “installments,” along the way. Most book readers prefer to hold a book in their hands as well. Plus, you will have produced the first draft on the blog and the printed or digital book will offer them a polished version with some extra content (that you will have craftily planned out ahead of time to entice them—and possibly a publisher—to purchase the book).

How to Blog Your Romance Novel

So, how do you blog your romance novel? Easy. Here are some simple steps:

  1. Plan out your book’s content. No writing by the seat of your pants!
  2. Come up with a content plan. Know what you will write and when you will post it.
  3. Break the contents down into posts-sized pieces (typically 300-500 words). You may find that you need to write 750-1000 word bits to get a full scene, bit of conversation or bit of action into one blog post.
  4. Write your novel in post-sized bits on a manageable schedule. Publish each “installment” on your blog regularly and consistently.
  5. Create a manuscript at the same time as posting on line. Write the posts in a word processing program, and then copy and paste into your blog program.
  6. Each time you publish a post, promote it on your social networks.

Now, go set your blog afire with your next romance novel. And watch readers and publishers flock to the flame.

How to Craft a Proposal for a Book that Sells

A 6-week course on how to write a
business plan for a successful book

Learn how to write a book proposal that convinces agents and acquisitions editors your book is a viable product and that you make a good business partner so they are eager to work with you and to help bring your book to market. Also, discover how to use the “proposal process” as a creative one that helps you produce a book that will sell to a publisher and to readers upon release. Find out how developing a proposal can help you craft a successful career as an author as well as a success book no matter what type of book you write or how you decide to publish.

Receive more information and register by clicking on the button below.
Space is limited.

info button Vyacheslav Ermishin 123rf

Photo courtesy of Tina Phillips |freedigitalphotos.net

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Tumblr
  • Pocket

Filed Under: How to Begin Blogging a Book Tagged With: blog a novel, blog romance novels, romance book, romance novel

Comments

  1. unwana udo-osoh says

    August 21, 2014 at 6:11 am

    This is so great.. I have been thinking about doing this on my blog. I am an aspiring author, but I don’t think I have polished my skills well enough, this post has taught me a great way to showcase my potentials as well as gain a following for when I am ready to publish a book.
    Thanks so much for this, this has been very helpful.
    Sassyrebel.wordpress.com

  2. Nina Amir says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:52 am

    You are welcome! There are more posts on the blog about blogging novels…

  3. romantic compatibility by birthdate says

    May 29, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    Are you looking for your soulmate or do you already have one? And you just want to know about the romantic compatibility by birthdate or your soul mate compatibility. Well, we are glad to tell you that you have found exactly what you are looking for! Here we are not only going to tell you how to find your soulmate but we will also help you out about how to work things out between you and your soulmate, which is a very important crucial thing in a healthy relationship. So before wasting much time, let’s get going and find out about the romantic compatibility by birthdate and about your soul mate compatibility so that you know exactly where it is going.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About Nina Amir

Nina Amir, the Inspiration to Creation Coach, inspires writers to create published products and careers as authors as well as to achieve their goals and fulfill their purpose and potential.

Read More . . .

Follow Me!

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Google+Follow Us on TwitterFollow Us on LinkedInFollow Us on PinterestFollow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on SkypeFollow Us on RSSFollow Us on E-mail

As Seen On:

social proof2

How to turn your blog into a book

Amazon.com
Barnesandnoble.com
IndieBound.com
WritersDigestShop.com

Create a Successful Author Website!

Book. Books and laptopPurchase a copy of my eBook!

Bestselling authors like Michael Hyatt and Joanna Penn use Scrivener and endorse this course! I tried Learn Scrivener Fast, too, and found it a quick, easy way to learn the Scrivener writing technology. Plus, you can use it to produce produce ebooks!
Click here to find out more!

250x250

bluehost

Writer's Digest: 2013 Best Writing Websites (2013)
This website has been awarded a Best Writing Website.
Sponsored by Writer's Digest, Writer's Market,
Writer's Digest University & Writer's Digest Shop.

TFOI Badge

Popular Posts

  • Are You Blogging a Book? List it here!
  • Can You Publish Blogged Material As a Kindle Ebook?
  • Darren Rowse on Book Deals and Discovery in the Blogosphere
  • 4 Ways Digital Marketing Helps You Blog A Book
  • Selling Your Ebook on Your Own Website vs. Amazon

Search

Categories

Archives

Copyright © Nina Amir 2023

»
«
Powered by Conversion Insights: Boost your online revenue.  
Are you a productive, semi-productive or unproductive writer? Take My Quiz To Find Out!
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.