Networking Works

Networking works, but you never know when or how it will. Last night I spoke at a library. After my talk, an audience member told me that she'd visited my website due to pre-talk posters she'd seen. She noticed that I do writing workshops. Would I be willing to do one there?
Of course, I said I would.
She went right to the librarian and made her request. The librarian approached me and set up a tentative time for the workshop.
The library had also asked a local bookstore to handle book sales. After the talk, the bookseller asked if I would do a pre-Christmas event at her store.
Of course, I said I would.
I was also able to tell the audience about a craft show I would be attending in the area where I will demonstrate Tudor clothing (and sell books, of course).
One event: three branches, each different but each likely to help both sales and the all-important name recognition that authors need.
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Published on September 23, 2010 03:31 Tags: book-sales, bookstores, craft-shows, libraries, marketing, networking, promotion, website
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message 1: by Karol (new)

Karol Peg,

That's wonderful! I agree about networking. I've never done great at "job interviews" - but I've landed the positions I've held through networking.

Keep it up - sounds like you're getting some wonderful and interesting opportunities!

Kay


message 2: by Peg (new)

Peg Thanks, Kay. And I read your blog about Hannah Reed's BUZZ. Good to know you like it. I'm a friend of "Hannah", and she is just a great person. I loved her Yooper series (which is how we met) and I am very happy that she has a new series started. I WILL get around to reading it, just as soon as I finish edits, get that next book done, etc. etc. etc.


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