tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post4146512983535434639..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Insecurity Buster: Book Signing FearAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-59312750862524904142016-07-29T19:09:21.574-04:002016-07-29T19:09:21.574-04:00Once I finally have physical copies, I'll ask ...Once I finally have physical copies, I'll ask the local indie bookstores to host me. I'm that rare person who can not only write with both hands, but write with each hand simultaneously, so I could sign two books at once.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35628897633503489602016-07-22T10:40:36.385-04:002016-07-22T10:40:36.385-04:00Thanks for the great tips, Chrys! I'll get to ...Thanks for the great tips, Chrys! I'll get to put them into practice this Sunday. I've found, too, that I don't sell as many books at straight book signings as I do at farmer's markets and events like the Renaissance Faire. It's still a great way to connect with readers, though, as you said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-33725594834277749492016-07-20T14:44:23.658-04:002016-07-20T14:44:23.658-04:00Way to go, Melissa. What a brilliant idea. Thanks ...Way to go, Melissa. What a brilliant idea. Thanks for this list of tips, Chrys. They are awesome ideas. I dread book signings. At least at a reading you know they're there to see you. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-19887441851240092282016-07-20T14:40:46.313-04:002016-07-20T14:40:46.313-04:00@JL, a group signing is a great idea and takes the...@JL, a group signing is a great idea and takes the pressure off you.<br /><br />@Crystal, I hear the same thing. I wouldn't do a candy dish because people just grab and go. I'd have something to give people if they actually stop and talk to me or buy a book. :)<br /><br />@Fundy, a farmers market is an excellent idea! I'm glad you liked my post. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-30584133899387912552016-07-20T09:48:45.773-04:002016-07-20T09:48:45.773-04:00Great tips, Chrys! I've been to many book sig...Great tips, Chrys! I've been to many book signings over the years, so I've had a chance to observe many authors in action from famous to unknown newbies and at events from huge conferences to newbies at the local bookstore. One venue that I thought took the heat off was a farmers market. I've seen authors have successful signings at different markets across the US and Canada. I think it is important to remember that it's about making connections and getting info about your book out there. One give-away that I think is effective is a bookmark with the author's book and info on it ~ which you mentioned. I think it's great because readers always need bookmarks, and they see that bookmark over and over while they're reading a book. Your comment about pretending to be in author really speaks to the insecurities a newly published author feels. Loved it! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-84989966068880132712016-07-20T09:13:13.041-04:002016-07-20T09:13:13.041-04:00I hear having a treat at your table is a good way ...I hear having a treat at your table is a good way to draw people, but not necessarily for your book. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-67145502407185512732016-07-19T15:28:02.315-04:002016-07-19T15:28:02.315-04:00Wonderful tips, Chrys. If the thought of doing the...Wonderful tips, Chrys. If the thought of doing the signing on your own gets too bad, I suppose you could invite another couple of authors to share the limelight. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62105888541909037172016-07-19T14:37:20.086-04:002016-07-19T14:37:20.086-04:00@Tyrean, I feel the same way about a signing at a ...@Tyrean, I feel the same way about a signing at a coffee shop or book store. Too intimidating for me right now. I need to work myself to those. :)<br /><br />@Michelle, my hands would be shaking like crazy and it's the perfect prop to hold! ;)<br /><br />@C Lee, thanks!<br /><br />@Patricia, big events are great for readers and authors. Sounds like you know how to go a good book signing. Thanks for the gift basket ideas!<br /><br />@Diedre, fliers are a great marketing tool. Thanks for visiting!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22263434093994248162016-07-19T11:23:19.936-04:002016-07-19T11:23:19.936-04:00All great ideas, Chrys! The comfortable setting of...All great ideas, Chrys! The comfortable setting of a park is my favorite place for these events. I hadn't thought of an ad in the newspaper, but I have passed out flyers at writers meetings and inadvertently recruited more authors to join me! And a tablecloth is an essential that I overlooked - just once;-) I do agree, signings are more about connecting than about sales. Terrific post, thanks for sharing.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-40210587056100225462016-07-19T10:47:03.023-04:002016-07-19T10:47:03.023-04:00My favorite signings have been at big events such ...My favorite signings have been at big events such as our Senior Center's two-day after Thanksgiving craft and gift sale.<br /><br />For my last book release, I was hobbled by a bad knee so I only scheduled "one big book signing and launch party" at a local bookstore and I served lots of refreshments plus coffee. I gave a talk with a Q&A, which is not my favorite thing but turned out well, and had two large gift baskets for giveaways.<br /><br />Cool things to put in gift baskets include stuffed animals (especially if you can find one that relates to your story) and coffee mugs with the book's cover art on the side.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-40940306198290665202016-07-19T10:46:23.479-04:002016-07-19T10:46:23.479-04:00Lots of good details here, things people don't...Lots of good details here, things people don't often think of when doing a signing. Always appreciate these kinds of posts. Very helpful.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-82026668764070631462016-07-19T08:58:18.488-04:002016-07-19T08:58:18.488-04:00Such great ideas!
Hold one of your books so your h...Such great ideas!<br />Hold one of your books so your hands don’t shake. This made me chuckle. But it's true. <br />Keeping post-its on the table is a good idea. Nervousness may cause authors to misspell names...<br />The shells are such a cool idea for your Seismic Crimes series. When it comes to SWAG, authors get an opportunity to let their creativity run wild.<br />Thanks for the informative post, Chrys!<br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89427945566822979942016-07-18T21:19:42.440-04:002016-07-18T21:19:42.440-04:00Wow! I love these ideas. I've been thinking ab...Wow! I love these ideas. I've been thinking about having a signing in the near future and I haven't been able to figure out where to locate it. The coffee shop seems intimidating, the local and very encouraging book shop closed, and then . . . well, I start to feel ragged thinking about it.<br />But a home signing, or one in a park, would be really cool.<br /><br />Thanks for the great tips!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-33240730381706995522016-07-18T19:08:20.058-04:002016-07-18T19:08:20.058-04:00@Susan, a Valentine's book signing is a great ...@Susan, a Valentine's book signing is a great idea!<br /><br />@Juneta, thanks. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27203564863621453662016-07-18T15:51:55.945-04:002016-07-18T15:51:55.945-04:00Enjoyed the post. Love the pictures.
Juneta @ ...Enjoyed the post. Love the pictures. <br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-52934657709311092082016-07-18T15:12:14.751-04:002016-07-18T15:12:14.751-04:00Our local group does a Valentine's booksigning...Our local group does a Valentine's booksigning at a local greenhouse. We always sell books and there's usually about 20 of us. I don't get nervous anymore.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22968706776008281272016-07-18T12:47:21.479-04:002016-07-18T12:47:21.479-04:00@Jemi, I feel the same way, which is why I plan to...@Jemi, I feel the same way, which is why I plan to start small with these examples and work my way up. Slowly banish the fear. :)<br /><br />@L. Diane, you are braver than I am. But I should really give that a try.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-13094773503866530192016-07-18T12:06:28.783-04:002016-07-18T12:06:28.783-04:00Hold one of your books so your hands don't sha...Hold one of your books so your hands don't shake - LOL!<br /><br />I'm a roamer and greeting. I go all over the bookstore and hand book marks to anything that moves.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56634249477098488722016-07-18T11:23:47.535-04:002016-07-18T11:23:47.535-04:00Those are great tips - fun!! I have to admit to sh...Those are great tips - fun!! I have to admit to sheer terror at the thought of a signing. *shudder* :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56792585169781206592016-07-18T11:20:27.987-04:002016-07-18T11:20:27.987-04:00@Elias, I'm glad you liked this. I'm also ...@Elias, I'm glad you liked this. I'm also an introvert. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-76401822136645510872016-07-18T11:04:18.798-04:002016-07-18T11:04:18.798-04:00Oh, this is GOOD. I'm an over-compensating int...Oh, this is GOOD. I'm an over-compensating introvert so I can project like nobody's business. Of course, I use this power only for good--promoting scribble siblings in their signings. Which, in turn, helps me see what works and what NEVER do do in my own signings. Thanks for posting this.EliasMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001582934570664540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-23081081453753129882016-07-18T10:26:35.401-04:002016-07-18T10:26:35.401-04:00@Pat, I'm still getting used to signing my pen...@Pat, I'm still getting used to signing my pen name.<br /><br />@Bish, anything really. You can actually give readers anything that relates to your book. I painted sea shells and put hearts on them because shells are something that have a significance in Seismic Crimes, as well as Book 3 that's not out yet. So I'm giving these shells to readers. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42029277943517510822016-07-18T10:21:54.083-04:002016-07-18T10:21:54.083-04:00Great ideas! Besides bookmarks and postcards, what...Great ideas! Besides bookmarks and postcards, what other kinds of swag should a person have?Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-50899106716030559612016-07-18T10:07:57.841-04:002016-07-18T10:07:57.841-04:00Good idea to give a little something indeed. My si...Good idea to give a little something indeed. My signature always looks different lol sucky hand writing.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-55522449188170939502016-07-18T10:05:23.045-04:002016-07-18T10:05:23.045-04:00The coast by the Kennedy Space Center is known as ...The coast by the Kennedy Space Center is known as the Space Coast. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com