Book launch party tips by author dayna lorentz take a look at her giveaways for her book no safety in numbers. How to throw a successful book launch party the writing. Google sponsored the event and he invited seth godin to join him on stage. Ill be giving away a free ebook copy of descent at each party.
Jul 30, 2015 heres how to throw a book launch party that brings you massive sales. You are the same amazing person that i remember spending year book hour with nov 20, 2017 this weeks blog post and podcast shares how to throw a book launch party. Rent top book launch party spaces in manhattan, new york find the perfect venue to make your book launch party unforgettable search our listings of over 3000 undiscovered rooftops, gardens, ballrooms and private rooms available at any budget. Tricks and tips for a successful book launch party. David goldenberg is cofounder of, a usergenerated greeting card site.
But i have thrown three book launch events, sending my publications out to readers. How to throw a book launch party that isnt a waste of. I want to congratulatescbwi for this massive undertaking. I hunted around on the internet for ideas of what to do for a launch event and found that most people did the same things. You are the same amazing person that i remember spending year book hour with apr 23, 2019 a bookseller is likely to have your event listed on the stores monthly or weekly calendar. How to throw a book launch party on a budget tips and ideas. A good book launch party should be about the guests as much as it should be about your personal achievement. A lot of websites i found claiming to tell you how to throw a book launch party said they just held the party in their home with a few of their closest friends. I have a question but i dont know quite where to ask this. Tips for authors thinking about book launch parties make a budget.
Throwing your book launch party is a monumental celebration and it should be reflective of your spirit as an author. Instead of a party happening at a concrete time of day, my online book launch will run for 24 hours, she says. If you selfpublish you have no one to blame but yourself for missing the opportunity to maximize your release date. Brilliant book launch tips for savvy authors lisa tener. A party host needs to keep her visitors amused, so i started a party file on my laptop, adding funny photos who can resist puppies and kittens. But as everyone the store, the publisher, you the author benefits from a successful book signing, it behooves you to help spread the word by letting your own networks know about the appearance. Book purchasers can participate, regardless of physical location.
And maybe i have learned a few things, maybe enough to help with your launch. Rent top book launch party spaces in manhattan, new york. The complete book launch party checklist tiana warner. Theres nothing that will impact your book sales as much as this. The launch is designed to attract attention to the title, sell copies, boost the discovery of a new author or alert fans to new work from a favorite author and with a large infusion of luck get a book on or. Here are some book launch party ideas that you could consider for your next book launch. It was also so great to see you after so many years. Fiction writing, writing a book, writing tips, editing writing, writing quotes, creative writing, print on demand, book release party, writing images. Marketers often dread planning new company launch parties. But with a few helpful tips and a little help from your friends, you can plan a fun and successful event. Tomorrow, i will announce two up coming facebook launch parties by authors doing this for the first time.
Dont forget to invite your friends, family, coworkers, writing group, and social media contacts. The scbwi book launch parties are a fantastic way to boost your newlypublished books outreach. However, there are ways to host launch parties on a budget. You can schedule your launch party for the same day your book releases. From the bloomsbury group of revolutionary writers in the early twentieth century to the publishers of the phenomenally successful harry potter franchise, bloomsbury is teeming with the power of words. Many authors want to host a launch party, and that can be a lot of fun. When authors finish their books, it is generally the end of a long journey. More than a book launch party the miami book launch for cough cures dr. What are your tips on picking the best venue for a book launch. If youre ready to launch and want to fill the room with the right people, and leave them with a great first impression, follow these 10 tips to plan a launch party. Aug 08, 20 a party host needs to keep her visitors amused, so i started a party file on my laptop, adding funny photos who can resist puppies and kittens.
Oct 21, 2009 how to throw a kickass launch party on the cheap david goldenberg october 21, 2009 6. Having just finished a major launch for my new tool, contentmarketer. Jan 19, 2015 8 facebook book launch party tips i like to be prepared, which is interesting because in the writing world, im more of a pantser than a planner. The event hosted close to 250 of my nearest and dearest okay, many were strangers, but not by the end of the night. How much are you willing to invest in this one promotional event. Historical crime writer angela buckley explains why its a great idea to hold an online launch for an indie book, and shares her top tips on successful facebook launches, based on her own experience with her new nonfiction title, amelia dyer and the baby farm murders, which reached an astonishing 5,000 people.
Mar 30, 2016 in this blog post we focus on planning a book launch to celebrate your new book a kind of birthday party for your latest creation. Promotion can seem like a daunting task, especially when it comes to planning your first book launch. Im also thinking of the bookmarks having the heads of the animal characters on the ends. See more ideas about book launch, launch party and party. Heres how to throw a book launch party that brings you massive sales.
I do not claim to be an expert at advertising or party planning. Mar 25, 2015 in this blog, we will show you how to host a book launch party, and provide you with some tips on the best ways that you can make it work to your advantage. The scbwi book launch parties are a fantastic way to boost your newlypublished book s outreach. Now you can show the people closest to you theres a method to your madness, but that you also appreciate their patience and faith.
How to throw a kickass launch party on the cheap david goldenberg october 21, 2009 6. This is the story of how i created and hosted my first launch party. Put the signing on your author website, promote it on. Now that youve published your book, host an unforgettable book launch party. When scheduling your party, be sure to consider differing time zones. A book launch party is the perfect opportunity to showcase your work, your quirks, and talk about some of the dramatic highlights that happen behind the scenes. May 21, 2016 historical crime writer angela buckley explains why its a great idea to hold an online launch for an indie book, and shares her top tips on successful facebook launches, based on her own experience with her new nonfiction title, amelia dyer and the baby farm murders, which reached an astonishing 5,000 people. Tips for hosting a facebook launch party kristina stanley. Pick an evening during the week when people are likely to be free. Hold your party in a retail environment if at all possible. Throwing a book launch party is an outstanding way to launch your book and drum up interest and even free publicity.
If the library or other venue wont allow snacks at a launch party, will bookmarks made for children work. Tip 3 you dont need to go hard to have a successful launch. How to throw a book launch party that isnt a waste of time. I am so glad that alice inspired me to throw a book launch partya celebration for reaching. Three hours of chatting online, asking trivia questions, keeping track of winners, and answering questions. So if youre thinking about a book launch party, here are some tips that will help you. But when it comes to just about anything else, i prefer doing my research and knowing what im getting myself into, so that i can handle any contingencies. This weeks blog post and podcast shares how to throw a book launch party. Timing your books launch date for maximum impact this post by alan rinzler is a must read for every author. Last month i got to play queen for the night when my local library held the launch party for my debut novel at your service. Initially, dont think of your book launch as a party.
How to host a virtual book party where writers win. Your guests are there in support of you, so make sure you greet them with food, drink, entertainment, free swag, and the chance to win prizes the preparations are a lot of work, but this stepbystep checklist should help reduce that feeling of floundering. Invite other big name authors as speakers at your event. If your party is in a store, you will probably be supplied with a. October 3, 2014 jenmalone uncategorized 14 comments. When you schedule a book launch party or event, the goal is to gather people who already know, like, and trust you so that you can create the opportunity for a more intimate encounter with you as the author.
When my latest book, creative collaborations, was nearing completion, i decided to throw a local book launch party. Katz will offer miniclasses in a backstage, passwordprotected area of her website during the launch party period. Your guests are there in support of you, so make sure you greet them with food, drink, entertainment, free swag, and the chance to win prizes. How to host a virtual book launch party write2ignite.
Finding a place to hold your party can be kind of hard. Japheth claude has written the book entitled do you see what im saying, the. The virtual book party was an allday event noon until 8 pm, following a format i copied from a similar event hosted by normandie fischer for the launch of her novel, sailing out of darkness. During the launch party for my young adult novel angelhood, i had one friend participating during her daughters fencing. Book launch party details perfectly imperfect blog. I cant wait to get my house hold goods out of storage to start using some of the tips from your book.
Ask a friend to take pictures and make sure to get some shots of you signing books, talking to readers, and speaking. Exhausted, thats how i felt when my facebook launch party ended. Jul 16, 2014 book launch celebration recap video do you see what im saying book signing celebration by dr. In this blog post we focus on planning a book launch to celebrate your new book a kind of birthday party for your latest creation. How to throw a book launch party that brings you sales. I have plans for an even bigger and better party when i complete the final book in the sheridan and blake adventure series because not only will i be marking the completion of a book but also the end of a series. Book launch celebration recap video do you see what im saying book signing celebration by dr.
Jul 28, 2015 how to plan a great book launch party is one of those things youll develop with practice. When it comes to literature in london, theres one place that instantly jumps out bloomsbury. Its a great chance to anyone wanting to learn about a launch party to see one in action. The only reason to throw a launch party, and the only way it will work, is if you can turn it into a quasinews event. See more ideas about book launch, launch party and product launch. This is the day when you are going to set up your book to successfully launch over the next. In this book launch model we use 3 days for our soft launch window, and then begin the actual launch on day 4. In this blog, we will show you how to host a book launch party, and provide you with some tips on the best ways that you can make it work to your advantage. Oct 03, 2014 last month i got to play queen for the night when my local library held the launch party for my debut novel at your service. A book launch is a unique opportunity to market, sell, and promote your book to a large audience. Read on for tips on promoting yourself with a wellexecuted book launch party. The great part about a facebook party is that people can participate on their smart phones while doing other things. How to host a facebook launch of your selfpublished book.
How to plan a great book launch party is one of those things youll develop with practice. Design a oneofakind, online book launch party page that lets visitors get an inside look at you and your book. Oct 29, 2015 i have plans for an even bigger and better party when i complete the final book in the sheridan and blake adventure series because not only will i be marking the completion of a book but also the end of a series. More people equals more excitement, and thats what a party is all about. You might have been asking yourself whether its even possible to throw a successful book launch as an indie author. Tricks and tips for a successful book launch party writers. Childrens book authorsillustrators supporting authors. The launch is designed to attract attention to the title, sell copies, boost the discovery of a new author or alert fans to new work from a favorite author and with a large infusion of luck get a book on or near a bestseller list right out of the gate. Most book launch parties are for novels, but the best parties are those for kids books because then everyone can come for the fun. Here are my top 10 tips to make your launch party something special. Each hour, a different author hosted the discussion, with me in the first and last hours. A book launch is the activity created around the publication of a book, either traditionally or digitally.