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Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours
Are you considering a virtual book tour?
Not sure where to start or exactly what an online tour will entail?
Roxanne Rhoads, book publicist and owner of Bewitching Book Tours, shares her virtual tour expertise in this Quick Tips for Authors Guide.
Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours will guide you in utilizing the best marketing tool available- a virtual book tour, which can create online exposure for your book, jumpstart your book sales, help build your author brand, and expand your network.
In this guide you’ll learn:
• what you should do before a tour
• the components of a great author website
• the best social media outlets for authors to utilize
• tips for building your author brand
• how to write great guest blogs
• what to expect from an online book tour
• the secrets of successful book tours
• how to schedule your own virtual book tour
And you’ll receive in-depth details about what to do during a virtual book tour to guarantee success.
Not sure where to start or exactly what an online tour will entail?
Roxanne Rhoads, book publicist and owner of Bewitching Book Tours, shares her virtual tour expertise in this Quick Tips for Authors Guide.
Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours will guide you in utilizing the best marketing tool available- a virtual book tour, which can create online exposure for your book, jumpstart your book sales, help build your author brand, and expand your network.
In this guide you’ll learn:
• what you should do before a tour
• the components of a great author website
• the best social media outlets for authors to utilize
• tips for building your author brand
• how to write great guest blogs
• what to expect from an online book tour
• the secrets of successful book tours
• how to schedule your own virtual book tour
And you’ll receive in-depth details about what to do during a virtual book tour to guarantee success.
- GenresNonfiction
64 pages, Paperback
First published May 25, 2014
4 people are currently reading
113 people want to read
About the author
Roxanne Rhoads
52 books262 followersRoxanne Rhoads is an author, book publicist, mixed media crafter, and lover of all things spooky.
Roxanne is the owner of Bewitching Book Tours, a virtual book tour and social media marketing company, she operates Fang-tastic Books, a book blog dedicated to paranormal and urban fantasy books, and she runs the blog, A Bewitching Guide to All Things Halloween, which is dedicated to everything Halloween related. Roxanne’s sells handcrafted jewelry, art and home decor through Bewitching Creations.
When not reading or writing, Roxanne loves to craft, plan Halloween adventures, and search for unique vintage finds.
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March 9, 2016
Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours by Roxanne Rhoads is written to help authors in promoting their books. I read it because I am a book blogger and figured I could also learn a few things to help out my favorite authors. As a book blogger, I am often surprised by the number of new authors I meet that do not really promote their books. There are a lot of inexpensive and free ways for them to do so. Roxanne Rhoads does an excellent job of laying these ideas out. The book is well-organized and easy to follow. She points out author mistakes and faux pas. She speaks from her past experiences.
I have a background in marketing. Roxanne Rhoads has a strong understanding of marketing and does a great job of explaining her suggestions and ideas. I highly suggest this book to all authors. There are many great ideas in this book that can help brand you as an author as well as get your books noticed. There are so many books out there. It is absolutely necessary for an author to promote themselves. As a blogger, Roxanne Roxanne Rhoads does an exceptional job mentioning the things we look for. As a reader, one of the things I look at when discovering a new author/book is the information I find on the web. This book will give you all the tools you need to establish yourself.
Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I have a background in marketing. Roxanne Rhoads has a strong understanding of marketing and does a great job of explaining her suggestions and ideas. I highly suggest this book to all authors. There are many great ideas in this book that can help brand you as an author as well as get your books noticed. There are so many books out there. It is absolutely necessary for an author to promote themselves. As a blogger, Roxanne Roxanne Rhoads does an exceptional job mentioning the things we look for. As a reader, one of the things I look at when discovering a new author/book is the information I find on the web. This book will give you all the tools you need to establish yourself.
Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 9, 2016
Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours by Roxanne Rhoads Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours by Roxanne Rhoads is written to help authors in promoting their books. I read it because I am a book blogger and figured I could also learn a few things to help out my favorite authors. As a book blogger, I am often surprised by the number of new authors I meet that do not really promote their books. There are a lot of inexpensive and free ways for them to do so. Roxanne Rhoads does an excellent job of laying these ideas out. The book is well-organized and easy to follow. She points out author mistakes and faux pas. She speaks from her past experiences.
I have a background in marketing. Roxanne Rhoads has a strong understanding of marketing and does a great job of explaining her suggestions and ideas. I highly suggest this book to all authors. There are many great ideas in this book that can help brand you as an author as well as get your books noticed. There are so many books out there. It is absolutely necessary for an author to promote themselves. As a blogger, Roxanne Rhoads does an exceptional job mentioning the things we look for. As a reader, one of the things I look at when discovering a new author/book is the information I find on the web. This book will give you all the tools you need to establish yourself.
Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I have a background in marketing. Roxanne Rhoads has a strong understanding of marketing and does a great job of explaining her suggestions and ideas. I highly suggest this book to all authors. There are many great ideas in this book that can help brand you as an author as well as get your books noticed. There are so many books out there. It is absolutely necessary for an author to promote themselves. As a blogger, Roxanne Rhoads does an exceptional job mentioning the things we look for. As a reader, one of the things I look at when discovering a new author/book is the information I find on the web. This book will give you all the tools you need to establish yourself.
Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 7, 2017
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I have been a virtual book tour host for 4 years now, and I have seen many benefits from promoting a book this way. I have also seen authors simply try to promote by word of mouth, booths, visits to businesses, etc. Although this is also effective, it tends to keep an author within the area they are currently in. With a virtual book tour, your outreach is global.
Roxanne Rhoads owns a virtual book touring company called Bewitching Book Tours. I have been one of her hosts since the beginning of The Indigo Quill, and I can say in full honesty that it's one of my favorite tours to be a part of. I have seen both effective and ineffective companies, and BBT has proven to be one of the more successful. I am excited to introduce a title from Rhoads herself that will guide authors to meeting faithful followers and potentially aid book sales.
In this quick and comprehensive collection of tips, Rhoads lays down the foundation to boost your publicity actively and passively. In this treasure trove of information, you will find advice on getting a website going, utilizing social media, and creating a professional presence to help your advances. She also covers what kind of expectations you should and shouldn't have (be sure to read the fine print of your touring company) and how to create content that you can re-use in the future such as guest blogs and character profiles.
It is so important in this progressive age for authors to actively get their work noticed. Even though I've been a host for years, there was information in this guide that I hadn't even thought of. Rhoads does a fabulous job of using her own experience paired with observation to create the perfect compilation for aspiring authors everywhere.
I don't want to give away all the gems you will find in this book, but as a librarian, tour host, and reviewer, I can tell you with confidence that this is a good resource to have at your fingertips if you are self-promoting. Secrets of Successful Book Tours is well organized and a quick and easy read. It makes the perfect reference guide for both new and seasoned authors alike. I would highly recommend it!
I have been a virtual book tour host for 4 years now, and I have seen many benefits from promoting a book this way. I have also seen authors simply try to promote by word of mouth, booths, visits to businesses, etc. Although this is also effective, it tends to keep an author within the area they are currently in. With a virtual book tour, your outreach is global.
Roxanne Rhoads owns a virtual book touring company called Bewitching Book Tours. I have been one of her hosts since the beginning of The Indigo Quill, and I can say in full honesty that it's one of my favorite tours to be a part of. I have seen both effective and ineffective companies, and BBT has proven to be one of the more successful. I am excited to introduce a title from Rhoads herself that will guide authors to meeting faithful followers and potentially aid book sales.
In this quick and comprehensive collection of tips, Rhoads lays down the foundation to boost your publicity actively and passively. In this treasure trove of information, you will find advice on getting a website going, utilizing social media, and creating a professional presence to help your advances. She also covers what kind of expectations you should and shouldn't have (be sure to read the fine print of your touring company) and how to create content that you can re-use in the future such as guest blogs and character profiles.
It is so important in this progressive age for authors to actively get their work noticed. Even though I've been a host for years, there was information in this guide that I hadn't even thought of. Rhoads does a fabulous job of using her own experience paired with observation to create the perfect compilation for aspiring authors everywhere.
I don't want to give away all the gems you will find in this book, but as a librarian, tour host, and reviewer, I can tell you with confidence that this is a good resource to have at your fingertips if you are self-promoting. Secrets of Successful Book Tours is well organized and a quick and easy read. It makes the perfect reference guide for both new and seasoned authors alike. I would highly recommend it!
March 24, 2016
Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours is fantastic compilation of tips, tricks, and learning tools for ensuring your book tour is to your liking. The guide is filled with do's and don'ts as you navigate your tour whether it's your first or your 10th. Learn what a book tour is all about, how to market your author brand, write guest posts, and much, much more.
This guide is also good for blog tour hosts. It contains information about the importance of a book tour. An author depends on reliable hosts to feature their work. Have you ever wondered why an author or promotions company is upset or irritated when you miss your posting date, don't feature the content provided, or skip out on your book review? We all must work as a team in order to make an author's book tour a success.
Roxanne does a magnificent job describing the process of a book tour. She also discusses specific social media to utilize and how to write original content for bloggers so that not all posts are identical. Readers don't want to read the same material over and over again during a 1 week or 2 week tour. She also discusses how to schedule a tour and how to choose between doing a tour yourself, or hiring a well established promotions company to help you out.
Highly recommended for authors and bloggers, alike!
Review copy provided to me by the author, at no cost, in exchange for an honest review.
This guide is also good for blog tour hosts. It contains information about the importance of a book tour. An author depends on reliable hosts to feature their work. Have you ever wondered why an author or promotions company is upset or irritated when you miss your posting date, don't feature the content provided, or skip out on your book review? We all must work as a team in order to make an author's book tour a success.
Roxanne does a magnificent job describing the process of a book tour. She also discusses specific social media to utilize and how to write original content for bloggers so that not all posts are identical. Readers don't want to read the same material over and over again during a 1 week or 2 week tour. She also discusses how to schedule a tour and how to choose between doing a tour yourself, or hiring a well established promotions company to help you out.
Highly recommended for authors and bloggers, alike!
Review copy provided to me by the author, at no cost, in exchange for an honest review.
March 19, 2016
In this era of self-publishing, an author needs to do as much as they can to get themselves noticed. Enter the virtual book tour, a tour of blogs on the Internet - as opposed to visiting book stores - with the aim of increasing an author's online presence and ultimately increasing book sales. Roxanne Rhoads guides you through the dos and don'ts of virtual book tours, with great advice on providing fresh material for each tour stop. She covers both tours run by established tour companies and tours you plan yourself, and she includes a list of sites where you can find book bloggers to contact. She also gives you some great advice about setting up your online and social media presence, as well as social media mistakes to avoid.
Roxanne Rhoads is the guru behind Bewitching Book Tours, the first book tour company I ever signed up with. If you're interested in a well-organized blog tour, be sure to check out Bewitching Book Tours. As Roxanne states, "Publication is only the beginning of the process ... promotion is the road to success."
An excellent quick guide for all authors.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Full blog post (22 March): https://booksdirectonline.blogspot.co...
Roxanne Rhoads is the guru behind Bewitching Book Tours, the first book tour company I ever signed up with. If you're interested in a well-organized blog tour, be sure to check out Bewitching Book Tours. As Roxanne states, "Publication is only the beginning of the process ... promotion is the road to success."
An excellent quick guide for all authors.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Full blog post (22 March): https://booksdirectonline.blogspot.co...
March 25, 2016
when it comes to promoting books online, Roxanne Rhoads is in the know and she shares her wisdom through her book
Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours
. it is a no-nonsense, practical, straightforward guide that contains helpful information and useful tips on how to go about doing virtual tours while avoiding pitfalls along the way.
personally, i can attest to the success of Ms. Rhoads virtual book tours. since September 2011, i have been fortunate to be among one of the bloggers of her Bewitching Book Tours team and to date, i still am.
this little gem was borne out of Ms. Rhoads' experiences and speaks for itself. it is a must-have reference for authors old and new and it comes highly recommended!
*received a copy for review
personally, i can attest to the success of Ms. Rhoads virtual book tours. since September 2011, i have been fortunate to be among one of the bloggers of her Bewitching Book Tours team and to date, i still am.
this little gem was borne out of Ms. Rhoads' experiences and speaks for itself. it is a must-have reference for authors old and new and it comes highly recommended!
*received a copy for review
March 19, 2016
Recommended reading for anyone considering a blog tour. There is information here that I didn't know and have never come across before. If you want to do-it-yourself, there is a section to help with that as well. How to write a good guest blog, do's and don'ts, even copyright information. It changed the way I think about blog tours and I will be doing things differently the next time around.
January 19, 2018
Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours by Roxanne Rhoads
Genre: Non-fiction, Reference/Resource
First Sentence: Virtual book tours are a way to visit multiple places and get the word out about your book without ever leaving your home.
Review:
Ms. Rhoads knows her business with this book. Yes, it is a helpful guide with her lists of sites and knowledge of blog posts. I highly recommend it for anyone considering a book blog tour for promoting books.
Genre: Non-fiction, Reference/Resource
First Sentence: Virtual book tours are a way to visit multiple places and get the word out about your book without ever leaving your home.
Review:
Ms. Rhoads knows her business with this book. Yes, it is a helpful guide with her lists of sites and knowledge of blog posts. I highly recommend it for anyone considering a book blog tour for promoting books.
January 21, 2018
Excellent!
Highly informative and well-written. The author takes you step by step through the process in an engaging and open fashion. Thanks!
Highly informative and well-written. The author takes you step by step through the process in an engaging and open fashion. Thanks!
February 12, 2021
Excellent Advice!
Short and sweet, but full of ideas to help you make the most of your virtual book tour! Thank you!
Short and sweet, but full of ideas to help you make the most of your virtual book tour! Thank you!
March 7, 2017
A "Must Read" for anyone considering doing a book blog tour.
Supurbly written, informative, and easy to understand. The author takes a subject that tends to overwhelm most people, breaks it down into easy to follow steps, and walks you through the process. As an event planner and author assistant I found it to be an invaluable tool. I highly recommend this book to not only authors, their assistants, but anyone who builds a book blog post. All I can say is, "Thank you Roxanne Rhoads for writing this book."
Supurbly written, informative, and easy to understand. The author takes a subject that tends to overwhelm most people, breaks it down into easy to follow steps, and walks you through the process. As an event planner and author assistant I found it to be an invaluable tool. I highly recommend this book to not only authors, their assistants, but anyone who builds a book blog post. All I can say is, "Thank you Roxanne Rhoads for writing this book."
July 6, 2016
Short and concise, this virtual book tour how-to was written by Roxanne Rhoads of Bewitching Book Tours. I have worked with Roxanne in the past and she provided me with the best experience. Now, four years later, I was curious to see what advice she had to offer me. This book is not necessarily filled with anything new, or revolutionary. If you have participated in online book tours in the past, you will pick up on different aspects. However, if you're like me, then this book will be the ideal reminder and clue you in on some etiquette you probably missed the last time. Like Rhoads says, you won't suddenly sell books just by having a tour, or reading this book necessarily. Both are tools for you to use to promote your work, up your social networking and hopefully gain readers. Because of this book, I changed the way I participated in my last online tour, resulting in more followers, new blogger friends and most importantly interaction with readers.
April 17, 2016
So you’re an indie writer and you’ve your first baby has gone to press, now what? Well a quick internet search will yield a bit of information, but not how to get started. Let Roxanne Rhoads show you the ropes with her Secrets of Successful Virtual Book Tours. Rhoads walks you through the first steps and lays down the foundation. There is some sound advice on what to do before a book tour and DIY tips on running one yourself, basic information and one that is tailored to the complete novice. I found the writing style a bit archaic and the information repetitive. An internet search would get you the same results, but if you’re short on time and web surfing isn’t your thing then this short book can get you started and all in one handy place.
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September 12, 2016
Although I am not the type of person to read any type of self help books I did find this book full of useful information. It opened my eyes to what I can do to help the many authors, I have come to know, with their promotions of their books. I suggest any author read this informative book and add some or all of the information to your next book tour.
Reviewed by Epiphany
Our Blog was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Epiphany
Our Blog was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 18, 2016
This book really explains virtual booktours, what they are, how to prepare for one, what to expect from one, and why to do one. It also explains guest posting and how to make it work for your author brand. It’s well thought-out and easy to read. I’m really glad that I got this ebook. I’d recommend it to debuting authors as well as those about to publish for the umpteenth time.
October 5, 2016
If you're looking to host a virtual book tour, this is a fabulous guide. Having been through the stress and craziness of a few tours, I found the advice to be spot on and well thought out. A great resource for anyone looking to tour independently.
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