Book Marketing Stories
Publicity Tip: Six Ways to Speak in Sound Bites
The following article is adapted from an email I received today from Steve Harrison. How do editors, writers, and producers decide who they will interview? Obviously they want someone who knows what he or she is talking about, but they also want people who know how to provide succinct answers, people who know how to […]
Seth Godin: Harper Lee and Two Mythical Promises
The following is taken from an email of Seth Godin (reprinted by permission): Harper Lee is a legend and a genius. She’s also the exception that proves the rule, twice. Rule 1: Your book will not be beautifully edited, it will not be lovingly hand sold, it will not be taught in schools across the […]
Handwritten Notes Stand Out – Deborah Lloyd
Book Marketing Tip: In the age of e-mail and texts, a handwritten note always stands out. — Deborah Lloyd, chief creative officer, Kate Spade If you want to connect with people, get out your pen and write some meaningful short notes. By hand. Do this for booksellers. Do this for TV producers. Do this for […]
Jeff Davidson: Leveraging Your Book Talks and Author Appearances
After booking a speaking engagement it makes sense for authors to consider, “What are the other revenue opportunities with this client?” For example, would the meeting planner be interested in ordering books for all the participants? Are they having a board of directors meeting the night or morning before where you could lead a round-table […]