tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post5389821682547603977..comments2024-03-29T05:07:06.873-04:00Comments on Pimp My Novel: Guest Post: Four Elements of a Great Book SigningUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-31303668998655150712011-07-17T00:35:36.207-04:002011-07-17T00:35:36.207-04:00I'm glad this was helpful!
@Mike - You're ...I'm glad this was helpful!<br />@Mike - You're right, some of these tactics definitely depend on where you are in your career, and your immediate goal for the signing. I suppose he went forward b/c his quick poll indicated that almost everyone in the crowd already bought and read the book. But for most of us, you're right, we should tout what can be immediately sold or pre-ordered. Thanks for reading!Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08821607054612002855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-23924409656253348472011-07-15T23:17:28.615-04:002011-07-15T23:17:28.615-04:00Do not talk about forthcoming novels! You won'...Do not talk about forthcoming novels! You won't hear the booksellers groaning, because you're busy talking, but trust me, they are. Nothing kills sales like an author who talks about stuff the audience can't buy. Maybe Scalzi doesn't need the sales, but then why is he doing book signings anyway?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705584247681883936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-37967396025721023082011-07-15T14:04:57.255-04:002011-07-15T14:04:57.255-04:00A very helpful post. Thank you!A very helpful post. Thank you!Karin Rita Gastreichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788750258292938903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-43083241957605934852011-07-12T15:48:05.324-04:002011-07-12T15:48:05.324-04:00Thank you, thank you. Fabulous advice. Oh, but, if...Thank you, thank you. Fabulous advice. Oh, but, if only I'd had this magic potion at my fingertips for my own less than earth moving series of book signings last year when my novel was first released. Nevertheless, next time,( and hopefully there is a next time!) I'll be ready :-0Barbara Forte Abatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791031735377619076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-87900015728792754702011-07-12T14:54:44.283-04:002011-07-12T14:54:44.283-04:00Thanks for the tips. They will become useful in th...Thanks for the tips. They will become useful in the near future!Chevonese Fenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137859773559612154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-78953582632444572872011-07-12T14:36:36.881-04:002011-07-12T14:36:36.881-04:00This is excellent advice. Some local colleges and...This is excellent advice. Some local colleges and schools may run classes to help you with nerves or in public speaking. Take them if you can.Martin Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605554706836638988noreply@blogger.com