Book Release: I Have a Plan (Cylon-free)

Steps of Krakador: Introduction Help Make an Indie a Bestseller

Book Release: I Have a Plan (Cylon-free)

The main goal is to spread the word, to tell people in real life in creative ways and to share like crazy on the internet.

Hey everyone! So here’s the deal, I’m releasing my third book on May 20th, which is not very far away at all. I need your help to generate buzz and spread the word!

I am not on my own, I can’t just make the success of my stories happen, I need other people. I need you.

Thankfully, as my stories have somehow found their way into more and more hands, there are more and more fans and friends out there who are willing to help. I’m hoping you’ll be among them, because with your added enthusiasm they’ll go even further!

So here’s my little scheme. I hope you’re game to help spread the word!

The Key Element: “Sharing” via Facebook

In order to maximize our collective power and push this together, I’m going to ask that you help out directly by sharing things I post onto your own newsfeed and the newsfeeds/pages of others. When I post an image with the announcement that the books are free on Amazon, for example, I think it will be more effective if everyone “shares” that post from my facebook page to their own newsfeeds rather than creating their own unique posts.

I’ll specifically ask in each post that people share it, and hopefully it will grow exponentially. Otherwise feel free to share whatever you like from the resources below!

Phase 1:

Giveaway (Emphasize free books and release date) May 15-19th

White Shores and Tomb of the Relequim go up for free on Amazon on May 15th! That’s just two days away! First thing on the 15th, I’m going to post a picture on my facebook page with links and relevant info in the descriptoin. Please share that photo to your own timelines!

During this phase, I’d also love it if you would raise awareness of the release date by using one of the profile pictures or cover photos I’ve prepared below for just such an occasion.

I’ll also be publishing a “Make an Indie a Bestseller” post here tomorrow that will appeal to the world to help spread the news, much like I did for the release of White Shores.

Phase 2:

Release (Emphasize book III is available) May 20th

When the book goes up on Amazon I’ll post another photo with information in the description. Share that on your own Timelines (and those of everyone you feel like pestering) and spread the word like crazy! We’ll also be releasing a book trailer, and hopefully the winners of the Fashion World makeup contest! There will be a lot to share, so please do so far and wide on every social network and into every level of the stratosphere!

RESOURCES

Profile Pictures: (click through for full size)

You can also post these on your Instagram account. I already made them square and everything!

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Include the following in the description: “The Vitalis Chronicles: Steps of Krakador is almost here!! You can get the first two books for free on Amazon right now if you search for ‘The Vitalis Chronicles,’ and then Steps of Krakador is coming out May 20th! Visit http://jayswanson.me for more info!”

Cover Photos: (Click through for full resolution)

Include the following in the description: “The Vitalis Chronicles: Steps of Krakador is almost here!! You can get the first two books for free on Amazon right now if you search for ‘The Vitalis Chronicles,’ and Steps of Krakador is coming out May 20th! Visit http://jayswanson.me for more info!”

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