Where to Find Readers?

[Greg Zimmerman]

Hello fellow bloggers,

New book blogger here (thenewdorkreviewofbooks.blogspot.com) - just getting started, and wondering if any of you could shoot me some advice on how to locate readers. I suck at self-marketing, so I am hoping the community here can provide some tips about strategies or sites (other than facebook) used to land loyal readers. Thanks for your help!

[Danielle]

I'd say basically just network, be friends with other bloggers and all that. Contests don't hurt either.

Follow me, I'll follow you!

http://readingwatchingliving.blogspot.com

[Tena]

I agree... this is the tired and true way to get them. Fancy sites are nice, but if you don't have the time to keep up with them, they just won't work. Find a small group of blogs you like and be a loyal commented, and it will come back to you!

Best of luck-

P.S. I am going to go check out your blog now if your link is on your page.

[Kory]

Great name for your blog - I'm following you! Check out my new blog, too!

emptytheshelf.tumblr.com

[GeekGirl]

Some people join Blog rings, Networked Blogs, and all social media outlet pages!

[Greg Zimmerman]

Thanks for the tips! Thanks, also, for following my blog - hope you'll enjoy. I'm enjoying yours, too!

[Erica Zamsky Hunt]

Same here run giveaways, post on other blogs, and follow blogs. Feel free to check my most recent post out

http://me-mommyetc.blogspot.com/2009/10/essentials-guide-review.html

[Lauren Montgomery]

I love you blog! You have me as a new reader! You can check out my book blog at www.geebsbookclub.blogspot.com

[Katy F.]

I like your blog posts so far! :) I especially enjoyed the post on Oprah's book picks.

[charles m soto]

I agree with everyone, find the blog groups and sites you like, make friends and stick with them. you can also go to google blog search and find book blogs or topics that fit your story. twitter is another great way to find readers that would be interested in your stories. book contests, giveaways, and reviews are also great ways to promote.

[Maggie]

There's some great advice here. I struggle with the patience it takes to really gain followers.....It seems like you can promote the heck out of your blog, but ultimately it just comes down to who like what you're writing well enough to follow you.

[Maggie]

Haha, I meant to add.... I like your blog, it's cool. I like to see what other people are reading and maybe get some idea for books i haven't read yet/

[Alyssa Kirk@Teens Read and Write]

Having the contest has really helped us. But what others have said is true, you have to have the content to keep people coming back. And of course, not only following others but commenting on their blogs as well! Speaking of which, I'll go check yours out!

Alyssa

BTW, our MegaBook giveaway with 9 ways to win is at

http://teensreadandwrite.blogspot.com/2009/10/our-first-megabook-gi...