Publishing. Self publish or find a publisher or agent? How to self publish using vehicles such as Createspace, Lulu, etc. What to avoid when publishing.
E-Books. Nook and Kindle as examples. How to do the conversion process from typed text to the formats required.
Readings. We can organize Readings of our work to the public. Possibly through the library system or other organizations. We should put together a package of those who are interested in participating. Each "show" might be five authors, each for ten minutes.
Promotion Through Bookstores and Other Retail. Store owners have an interest in our success when they can sell our books. We can organize promo tours of various stores.
Promotion Through Service Clubs. Especially if the writing of a few of our authors is of interest to the Club or organization. Example might be military novels and veteran groups.
Author Blogs and Websites. In addition to our group's blog, the one you're reading, authors want help starting their own blogs and websites. There is experience in our group and we can help others to get started.
Merchandising Units. Set up a stand of our books in local hotels, real estate offices. Good public relations and hopefully a few sales.
Promotion Through Library Systems. Including the Horry County system. We have members who have contacts in these systems.
How to Use Twitter, Facebook and Youtube for publicity and trailers.
Internet Radio Shows. We have at least one member who has experience in this area.
Live Radio. One particular show was discussed. These shows often are searching for program content and we could be it.
Book Clubs. There are many in the area and they make multiple purchases. We might also hold readings for these groups.
Dave
Special thanks to Dave Griffin for a great job last night. After a morning spent at the dealership, I am back in business! Thanks to all who participated and shared their ideas. Best, Mary Anne
ReplyDeleteWonderful note taking and posting there Dave. You did a great job last night and we're glad Mary Anne is once again the rage of the roads.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to meet you, Dave, and the group. I look forward to attending future meetings.
ReplyDeleteSo far, I like the topics suggested for future meetings. I think this blog spot is a great idea. It is very helpful to share our personal efforts, helpful and not,at marketing our books.
ReplyDeleteThanks for setting this up! I am a member of a Myrtle Beach book club, and, since The Autobiography of Fezziwig is new and I need reviews, I offered to send each of them who requested it a free digital copy, either in Kindle or Nook format, in exchange for their honest reviews when finished. I'll report later how it works. One member suggested that, when it's my turn to host and chose a book, I do my own. But, I didn't want to do that, for a couple of reasons. I didn't want to seem like I am taking advantage of the group, and I wanted everyone to feel free to give their honest opinions during the meeting/discussion. But, at some point, maybe I could set up a Local Authors evening for everyone to give a reading (and hopefully spark interest) later on. What do you think? The group is open to new members, by the way. We read one per month, and meet over refreshments at various Grand Strand establishments.
ReplyDeleteThanks for setting this up! I am a member of a Myrtle Beach book club, and, since The Autobiography of Fezziwig is new and I need reviews, I offered to send each of them who requested it a free digital copy, either in Kindle or Nook format, in exchange for their honest reviews when finished. I'll report later how it works. One member suggested that, when it's my turn to host and chose a book, I do my own. But, I didn't want to do that, for a couple of reasons. I didn't want to seem like I am taking advantage of the group, and I wanted everyone to feel free to give their honest opinions during the meeting/discussion. But, at some point, maybe I could set up a Local Authors evening for everyone to give a reading (and hopefully spark interest) later on. What do you think? The group is open to new members, by the way. We read one per month, and meet over refreshments at various Grand Strand establishments.
ReplyDeleteDanny. I think that's a great idea! "The group is open to new members ..." Do you mean the Myrtle Beach Book Club? When do you meet? I'll put it on my calendar and try to be there. Thanks, Dave Griffin
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