https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/6830/bob-morris-on-how-awards-and-endorsements-affected-the-success-of-his-first-novelen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/6830/bob-morris-on-how-awards-and-endorsements-affected-the-success-of-his-first-novelFri, 30 Mar 2018 14:04:27 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:371df7bb-1920-498d-9b35-cbf70e0ea202Bob Morrishttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/6830/bob-morris-on-how-awards-and-endorsements-affected-the-success-of-his-first-novel#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Endorsements by Bob Morris on 3/30/2018 2:04:27 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>Accomplished writer and author Bob Morris admits that he was very green when he wrote his first novel. He didn&#39;t consider if there was an audience for his work or think about a marketing strategy. All he cared about with the first book in his Zack Chasteen series was telling a great story. This paid off for Morris because <em>Bahamarama</em> attracted an agent and publisher and was a finalist for the Edgar Allen Poe award. While this critical acclaim did give his career a boost, what helped even more were the high profile endorsements he was able to secure. Morris had the unique privilege of being connected with well-known authors such as Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen, who gave him great endorsements to add to his book and marketing copy. Their praise has gone a long way in hooking readers and lending credibility to Morris&#39; work. While awards and accolades are great, Morris strongly recommends putting the writing and story first.</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-22/Bob-Morris-on-How-Awards-and-Endorsements-Affected-The-Success-of-His-First-Novel.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Bob-Morris-on-How-Awards-and-Endorsements-Affected-The-Success-of-His-First-Novel.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Mystery – Thriller – Suspense, fiction, Subscriber, video</div>