Happy Friday! I’ll be spending most of it on the plane back from England to Seattle, catching up on some good books. Leave any recommendations in the comments!

Here are the best marketing and promotions links from around the web for this week.

– Laura

1.       Social Media Sharing Buttons and why we need them – The Writer’s Guide to ePublishing

Although you don’t need to use every social media account available out there but you must have a bare minimum presence on all. Social Media sharing buttons are a quick and easy way for readers to spread word about your writing.

2.       The Agency Model Sucks – A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing

In the battle between wholesale model and the agency model, the former should be a writer’s first choice. Here is why!

3.       9 ways to use Meetup.com in a publicity campaign – The Publicity Hound’s Blog

Don’t let the lure of new social media sites distract you from the tried and tested marketing platforms like MeetUp.

4. 3 Do’s and Do Not’s of Requesting Book Reviews, and a Template – Duolit