Does anyone have advice/opinion about blogging as publishing? As we all know, keeping a compelling blog active is very time consuming, but can be an effective way to reach an audience. On the other hand, it doesn’t leave much time for traditional “marketing” for publication. How do you use your blog? Do you think of it as a way to publish your work, or to advertise it, or....Would love any comments!
Based on my experience a blog is not the place to sell books. It remains a fantastic way to learn discipline since a blog only exists if you post regularly. It can work as a publishing tool if your niche is extraordinary unusual, but we are so many bloggers that it can be as challenging to be noticed as a blogger as it is to get an editor or agent for a manuscript. However I still blog for the unique exchange opportunities and maybe one day this readership will boost my sales. Best to you and looking forward to read more on the topic.