Jerry D. Simmons has posted 15 tips for writers’ promotions. These are:
1. Website profiles
2. Excerpts and sample chapters
3. Book reviews
4. Bookmarks
5. Audio and video
6. Book trailers
7. Social Networking
8. Blogging
9. Google alerts
10. Give copy of book
11. email signature
12. Press releases
13. Author status
14. Expert on your topic
15. Pricing
These points discussed in detail by Jerry D. Simmons at:
http://www.writersreaders.com/fifteen-points-for-marketing-your-writing
Go there for the details. Great tips and reasons.