JESSICA THERRIEN

From Imagination To Publication

Monday, August 29, 2011

Rachael Harrie's Platform-Building Campaign

This couldn't have come at a better time. I need something like this. Publishing a debut novel is exciting and fun, but I have no experience to work with. I'm trying to network and market myself and my book, but it's hard to know what to do and how. Things worked out a little different for me with THE DESCENDANTS. I didn't go down the typical path of query, find agent, find publisher. I got a lucky break with ZOVA Books at the Southern California Writers Conference and was fortunate enough to be introduced to three wonderful people with ZOVA through a great author, Michele Scott. That being said, I have no agent on my side coaching me through this process. ZOVA has been so helpful, but to be a part of this blogging campaign is a real opportunity to meet fellow authors, get and give advice, share stories, and promote each other. I'm so excited about joining. I can't wait to find out what's in store!

If you would like to jump on the bandwagon, here is the link (click on the picture):
The deadline is August 31st.....

15 comments:

  1. Hi there fellow campaigner.

    Just joined your blog and now following you on Twitter.

    Happy campaigning!

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  2. Hi Jessica! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Congrats on your book, THE DESCENDANTS!

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  3. Thanks guys! I'll make sure to follow you as well :) This is fun...

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  4. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Exciting that you have a book already coming out :) This campaign will be so fun!

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  5. Thanks for the follow Angie! I'm already having a blast talking to everyone. Blog ya later!

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  6. Hi there! Mina here. New follower. Looking forward to Writer Campaign stuff! :) Are you one google connect?

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  7. Thanks for following Mina! I'm not on google connect, but I probably will be shortly :)

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  8. Hi, Jessica! I'm a fellow Campaigner. It's nice to meet you! :)

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  9. Just dropped by to say hi.
    *clears throat*
    HELLO JESSICA!

    A fellow campaigner,

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  10. Hi everyone and thanks! I should be following you all as well :)

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  11. Thanks for stopping by my blog, Jessica, and congrats on both the book and your wedding! You must certainly still be in newlywed glow stage, and I can only imagine how on top of the world you must feel between your book and getting married!

    Can't wait to learn more!

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  12. Hi Jessica :D

    I'm in your YA group - only got around to signing up yesterday afternoon. I'm really looking forward to getting to know fellow writers and campaigning with them.
    Congrats on your up and coming release :D
    (I'm in the group as Scribble Muse but don't use blogger so it's kind of confusing when I sign for stuff)

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  13. Just stopping by on the Campaign Trail to say hello! I'm on Twitter @sherilswift ; )

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  14. Stopping by to say Hi. I'm in your YA - All Genres campaign group, and I look forward to connecting! I signed up the last day, so I'm playing catch-up.

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  15. Hi, Jessica! I'm part of the Campaign as well, found your blog through Joanna's link. I will definitely be following you!

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