We want to hear your news
French journalist Henri Gilbert, Barcaldine, April 1900
I’ve been very excited to hear from a few booksellers that they have recently started blogs. Because I’m not sure if they are ready for public dissemination yet, I won’t post the links here now — but if you are a bookseller who has recently started a blog, and you want some visitors, please let me know — either post here in the comments, or drop me an email (ann at booksellers blog dot com). I’d love to highlight your efforts here, so that everyone else can cheer you on.
I came upon two posts today that will give you some simple tips for blogging.
How to Format YourPosts So People Will Read Them: Julie Roads gives some practical advice on the relatively new blog that she writes with Ron Miller, Soc Media 101: Social Media Tips & How-tos for Beginners. There is much of value at their site, so I recommend that you subscribe and read all of the ealier posts as well.
Chris Brogan, author of the forthcoming Trust Agents (Wiley August 09; order one for yourself and a few for the store — trust me) talks about an important piece of blogging etiquette in his post Links Are Good Manners.
Still thinking about a blog but unsure if you should start one? Let us know if you have questions, and maybe together, the readers of this blog and I can help you figure out if it’s worth your time.
Julie Roads says:
June 30th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Thank you so much for finding my blog formatting post and SocMedia101.com…and for the kind words! I’m a big fan of independent bookstores and I’m so glad you’re here!
Sandy Scott says:
July 7th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Hi Ann! I started a store blog a few months ago–updating just once a week, and still trying to find my stride. I look forward to reading how other newbie bloggers are making it work and where they find inspiration.
Nobius Black says:
July 25th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I’m hardly new to blogging but I am new to publishing: http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/paper-cuts/7388443 and I am working on becoming a professional bookseller as well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/shops/storefront/index.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sellerID=A31EQW01CU2ESW.
Great website you have, I just added it to my RSS Reader program. I’ll mention you there soon.
Any advice on starting a rare/used/independent bookstore is always appreciated and I’m looking for bookstore owners and related to interview at the Calliope Nerve blog.
Mardhanaya says:
August 6th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
thanks very much for posting this!
Marie says:
March 6th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Hi Ann, I realize the last comment on this post was in August of last year, but I just stumbled onto it today. I opened an online bookstore a couple of months ago, selling new and used craft books and magazine back issues. I have written a blog but not sure where to post it. Let me know if you get this and any suggestions you might have for me. I do have a blog that is a personal one: http://www.maries-musings.com. My last blog on that tells a bit about my store but I would like a separate one that would just be about my store. I am also looking for book sellers that would like to trade links. Let me know if you get this. Thanks so much! Marie