As an author you want people to know about your book and read it. The more people that read your book the better your chances are of getting a following and having other people show interest in your book. The problem arises for many authors as to how exactly they can get attention drawn onto their book. Here’s a look at some of the ways authors have used to promote their book and hopefully gain a following of readers.

Contests. Everybody loves to get something for free. Authors will sometimes offer their books for free through contests and promotions. These contests can be helped are websites like good reads, through social media outlets and even on the author’s website. Anywhere where a person can hear about it and sign up for the contest will get you people who want to read your book.

Book Blog Tours. Going around from book blog to book blog is a great way to promote your book. Many book bloggers welcome authors and expert columnist and allow them to talk about a wide range of subjects as well as promote their book. Many book bloggers have huge followings which will let you to get the word out about your book to a wide range of people.

Interviews. Promoting your book can be done through interviews. The local media as well as national media is always open to conducting interviews with new authors. There are also various public radio stations as well as Internet radio stations which will also conduct interviews with the authors. You can also have the book bloggers do interviews which will allow you to cover all your bases. Very similar to interviews is the chat format which allow authors to discuss their book with potential readers and can generate interest.