tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post3596713325178171034..comments2024-03-28T09:45:32.063-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: When Marketing Leads to MinistryEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-46096618722144471112017-07-11T17:26:13.439-04:002017-07-11T17:26:13.439-04:00Well communicated, Lori. Thank you for encouraging...Well communicated, Lori. Thank you for encouraging us to serve our reader "peeps" and to never stop discovering who they are and how we can serve them better. Great read! You always keep us coming back for more.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05916221533890908277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-16733427122885674222017-07-10T17:22:56.296-04:002017-07-10T17:22:56.296-04:00Many prayers for word to spread to just the right ...Many prayers for word to spread to just the right ears about your book, Beckie! So happy for you!Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-27832963445926889182017-07-10T15:44:26.719-04:002017-07-10T15:44:26.719-04:00Lori, I needed this today. I just signed a contrac...Lori, I needed this today. I just signed a contract with Elk Lake to publish my first book. Hooray! I'm over the moon excited until I think about the dreaded marketing. Interestingly, I ran into one of my 14-year-old beta readers at church. She hugged me and told me how my book made her feel. God lit a fire in me. SHE is why I write, and others like her. Your article was another reminder from God. <br />I'm still nervous. Gulp. But I know I'm not promoting myself. I'm promoting the message that God gave me. I guess you can see we are all on a mission from God and we better get busy doing our part! People need to hear about the stories God has given us to tell.<br />Many blessings, sweet sister!Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-59797150127453952712017-07-10T14:38:20.217-04:002017-07-10T14:38:20.217-04:00You wouldn't be wasting your money to consult ...You wouldn't be wasting your money to consult with Jim! I've done formal surveys on my blog asking demographic questions, but also about reader's values, fears, and needs. I pay attention to which posts receive the most attention and analyze why. When I meet anyone in my target audience (which I do all the time), I listen to them, ask lots of quesions, and pay attention. I also pray for my readers and have a team that supports me and them in weekly prayer.Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53533604507899812342017-07-10T12:57:28.242-04:002017-07-10T12:57:28.242-04:00Lori, I loved this article. We have to do our part...Lori, I loved this article. We have to do our part, don't we? How did you do the "marketing research"? Did you reach out to your followers/subscribers or is there another way to learn more about your audience? Maybe I need to hire Jim! LOL! Blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440273658483446153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-70950584639930709952017-07-10T12:12:37.262-04:002017-07-10T12:12:37.262-04:00Tessa, you have such a loving heart!Tessa, you have such a loving heart!Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-87825004180987221382017-07-10T12:10:45.383-04:002017-07-10T12:10:45.383-04:00Beautiful post! Thank you for reminding me of why ...Beautiful post! Thank you for reminding me of why I feel called to write: Not to build a name for myself or gain material profit, but to make an eternal impact. Bookmarking this. <3<br /><br />Tessa Emily Hall<br />www.tessaemilyhall.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864795824812161542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-79109164958855518232017-07-10T11:56:12.977-04:002017-07-10T11:56:12.977-04:00Clearly, I've been there! The gift of being a ...Clearly, I've been there! The gift of being a writer is that along the way, God uses it to make us more like Him. (and maybe that's the real plan all along ;))Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58598574910437635952017-07-10T11:53:32.779-04:002017-07-10T11:53:32.779-04:00Thank you so much for this, and all your posts. I&...Thank you so much for this, and all your posts. I'm just starting the journey of writing and building a platform. And as much as I try not to harbor the holier-than-thou attitude, God uses you and others to point out where I'm doing it anyway. Like with marketing. 😏Maria M Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261081664283796125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-19702634138727379422017-07-10T11:14:39.339-04:002017-07-10T11:14:39.339-04:00Slow-growth is highly under-rated. I'm with yo...Slow-growth is highly under-rated. I'm with you!Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53241353202781537292017-07-10T11:11:07.726-04:002017-07-10T11:11:07.726-04:00Target audience and marketing. My worst thing! I c...Target audience and marketing. My worst thing! I can write til the cows come home and have a myriad of book, program, and product ideas. But getting all that into the hands of the people I seek to serve is an albatross around my calling as a writer. It's been a slow growing thing to articulate and make headway. But, I'm thankful for the slow grow as it has fine tuned my skill and message. "Growing into greater things with patience for the prize."<br />Joy!<br />KathyMiss Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535864559101763980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-11543932240321482782017-07-10T09:23:54.140-04:002017-07-10T09:23:54.140-04:00Nothing I love more than a "wow," Jennif...Nothing I love more than a "wow," Jennifer. You made my day.Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-89283960105918623412017-07-10T09:23:35.365-04:002017-07-10T09:23:35.365-04:00I'm so glad we re-connected through the blog, ...I'm so glad we re-connected through the blog, too, Cherrilynn! Wonderful to have your friendship.Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-1093268850162856582017-07-10T09:22:58.819-04:002017-07-10T09:22:58.819-04:00I have enough problematic numbers in my life, Ingm...I have enough problematic numbers in my life, Ingmar. God always has a way to show us what's behind the numbers, doesn't He?Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-46554464980702789272017-07-10T09:22:41.225-04:002017-07-10T09:22:41.225-04:00Wow. I love this...Wow. I love this...Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163521563641083919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-10655774730127373282017-07-10T09:22:25.061-04:002017-07-10T09:22:25.061-04:00Thank you, Crickett! Blessings on your search for ...Thank you, Crickett! Blessings on your search for your people!Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32550396261242509732017-07-10T09:01:15.373-04:002017-07-10T09:01:15.373-04:00Lori, Thank you. I struggled with marketing also. ...Lori, Thank you. I struggled with marketing also. As one of your readers, I am glad your post showed up in my feed. Your writing has changed me for the better. I praise God for you.truthtoshine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911184699045569514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-31076314096661394132017-07-10T08:57:57.097-04:002017-07-10T08:57:57.097-04:00Thank you, Lori for such a great post reminding u...Thank you, Lori for such a great post reminding us marketing starts with yourself and it is not a numbers game. <br />Have a nice day! Ingmar Albizuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329625581962664673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37673370832824899892017-07-10T08:44:45.211-04:002017-07-10T08:44:45.211-04:00Lori, Thank you for this. I struggle with this who...Lori, Thank you for this. I struggle with this whole area of marketing, "self-promotion", platform, numbers, etc. You gave a great perspective. Thank you! Cricketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11322554538851831708noreply@blogger.com