I had the privilege of listening to Denise Vega speak at a writing conference a couple years ago. She is not only extremely knowledgeable about writing and living the writing life but is also very motivational and encouraging. She is awesome at sharing her talents and knowledge with other writers, and I wanted to share her recent video about finding a publisher for your children's book for any of you interested in viewing it.
Here is the link for Denise's video: http://www.findapublisherforyourchildrensbook.com/submission-possible-video-1/
You can also learn more about Denise at:
http://www.denisevega.com/blab-o-denise/
I encourage you all to go visit and follow Denise for ongoing info and support!
Showing posts with label publishing. Show all posts
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Monday, August 17, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
Generating Book Sales
I've been thinking lately about how to re-energize book sales of Bedtime Kisses as sales seem to be in a bit of a slump lately. Granted, it has been a crazy summer as of late and I haven't been very good at promotion; however, I've been mulling ways to creatively generate new book sales.
Today, I was perusing a new book, The Book: The Essential Guide to Publishing for Children 2015 (www.scbwi.org), and found a chapter entitled, "Keeping Your Book Alive." That is just what I have been trying to figure out how to do.
This chapter discusses considerations pre-acceptance (hard and softcover, publishers, contract negotiations, etc.), post-acceptance/pre-publication (checking for accuracy, cover copy, inclusion in catalogs, etc.), marketing (reviews and awards) and book life post-publication (availability, rights, print life, etc.).
There were certainly many great ideas, and I will be following through with those I have not already; however, it really made me start to wonder what all of you find most effective in re-kindling the sales fire when it subsides a bit.
If you are willing to share your ideas and tips for generating sales, I would love to hear them as I am sure would many others. Perhaps we can all learn new techniques and ideas from each other.
If you are interested in this book, you can find more information at www.scbwi.org. I haven't had it long and have only browsed through a few chapters thus far, but it seems well worth the investment.
Today, I was perusing a new book, The Book: The Essential Guide to Publishing for Children 2015 (www.scbwi.org), and found a chapter entitled, "Keeping Your Book Alive." That is just what I have been trying to figure out how to do.
This chapter discusses considerations pre-acceptance (hard and softcover, publishers, contract negotiations, etc.), post-acceptance/pre-publication (checking for accuracy, cover copy, inclusion in catalogs, etc.), marketing (reviews and awards) and book life post-publication (availability, rights, print life, etc.).
There were certainly many great ideas, and I will be following through with those I have not already; however, it really made me start to wonder what all of you find most effective in re-kindling the sales fire when it subsides a bit.
If you are willing to share your ideas and tips for generating sales, I would love to hear them as I am sure would many others. Perhaps we can all learn new techniques and ideas from each other.
If you are interested in this book, you can find more information at www.scbwi.org. I haven't had it long and have only browsed through a few chapters thus far, but it seems well worth the investment.
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