First Book Signings
This week I decided it was time for a book signing. I am having no luck with ebook sales through Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Smashwords. I have tried to encourage traffic to come to my website through twitter and facebook with no results. I'm hoping the personal touch with the paperback version of my book will be better.
So, this week I contacted two local libraries to see if it would be possible to have a book signing at their locations. Both were extremelycourteous and very receptive to the idea. We scheduled one for February 18th from 1-3 at the Haysville Community Library (it's a Kansas town about seven miles from my house) and one for February 25th from 11-1 at the Clearwater Public Library. The Librarian, Betty, at the Haysville Library asked that I make it a discussion also. I'm not much of a public speaker so we'll have to see how that goes. I thought I would talk not just about the book specifically, but also about the process of writing and revisions. I have my three ring binder from my last revisions with almost every page dog-eared where I either needed or wanted to make changes. I also thought part of my show-n-tell would include my first proof copy that is full of sticky notes. Now I hope someone shows up. Selling a few books would be nice, but I will also just enjoy talking to anyone that is interested in the book or in writing in general.
I made flyers for each library to hand out and made an announcement fortheir entry doors to encourage attendance. I also contacted the two local newspapers and asked them to place a notice in the paper for the book signings. I'll let you know how it goes. If anyone reading this has a suggestion,please let me know.
So, this week I contacted two local libraries to see if it would be possible to have a book signing at their locations. Both were extremelycourteous and very receptive to the idea. We scheduled one for February 18th from 1-3 at the Haysville Community Library (it's a Kansas town about seven miles from my house) and one for February 25th from 11-1 at the Clearwater Public Library. The Librarian, Betty, at the Haysville Library asked that I make it a discussion also. I'm not much of a public speaker so we'll have to see how that goes. I thought I would talk not just about the book specifically, but also about the process of writing and revisions. I have my three ring binder from my last revisions with almost every page dog-eared where I either needed or wanted to make changes. I also thought part of my show-n-tell would include my first proof copy that is full of sticky notes. Now I hope someone shows up. Selling a few books would be nice, but I will also just enjoy talking to anyone that is interested in the book or in writing in general.
I made flyers for each library to hand out and made an announcement fortheir entry doors to encourage attendance. I also contacted the two local newspapers and asked them to place a notice in the paper for the book signings. I'll let you know how it goes. If anyone reading this has a suggestion,please let me know.
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