Everybody knows that buying
copies of his or her book is the best way to support an author. But if you have
a lot of favorite authors (or friends who are authors) buying all those
hardcovers can become a financial burden. I mean, if I bought the hardcover
edition of every book by every author I know and like, it would cost me several
thousand dollars a year. I love my author friends, but there’s a limit.
Still, there are things you
can do that take only a few seconds and will make your favorite author
deliriously happy.
1. Give the book a good
rating on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads, etc.
Believe it or not, those stars make a difference. Four
stars will do. Five stars is better. A rave review is awesome.
2. Face the book out in
bookstores.
Face out books make authors feel wonderful, which guarantees
HUGE positive karma. If the bookstore doesn’t have the book, suggest that they
order it. And be nice to that clerk. It’s not his fault.
3. Read the book in public…
…or put the dust jacket over that copy of 50 Shades of Grey,
thereby giving your favored author a boost while preserving your own dignity.
4. “Like” the author’s fan
page on Facebook.
One click and you’re done. Everybody likes to be
liked.
5. Check the book out of the
library.
Or reserve a copy if it’s checked out.
6. If you are on Twitter,
retweet.
Your favorite author’s pithy remarks deserve a wider
audience.
7. Talk about the book, in
person and on social media.
“Speaking of cats, I know this author who wrote a book
that has a cat in it. It’s pretty good.”
8. Send chocolate.
Okay, this one isn’t free, but chocolate is always a
good idea.
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