Many authors feel comfortable online.
But when it comes to promoting their books online, many authors feel uncomfortable. They want to tell people about their books without violating the loose prohibition on commercial announcements in most online discussion groups. You can reach the people online who want to hear about your book without upsetting those who don't. That's the subject of my own new book, Publicity on the Internet , based on five years' experience promoting books and authors online. Here are some suggestions for authors who want to promote their own books online.