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The DigiWriting Team is excited to introduce our book marketing agency's blog. Check back often for exclusive and unique content addressing issues that are important to independent authors and small publishers.
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
Book Promotion Interview With Author And Dietitian Jean LaMantia
Theresa Albert, DigiWriting Director of Communications
For the book promotion program we’ve developed for Health and Wellness authors, I’ve been in search of Health and Wellness Experts who have written a book to further help their clients and build their brand authority.
Working in the book promotion field and on our Promote Your Book Like a Pro course has been informative and inspiring! I’ve met people in many stages of their publishing journey and am honoured to be able to help them help others. It is ..read more
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
Even More Tips To Support Your Book Signing Event
You’ve written your book, your marketing plan is in place, and it’s time to go to your first book signing! This post concludes our ongoing 6-part series where we’ll share our expert tips and tricks to result in the best book signing experience possible.
1) Bring a tablecloth
In case the venue doesn’t set the table with a tablecloth, bring one with you. This added touch makes your table look cheery and professional, and lets you add your personality to the event in a subtle way.
2) Partner up to promote your event
If you know of another author i ..read more
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
5 More Tips To Support Your Book Signing Event
You’ve written your book, your marketing plan is in place, and it’s time to go to your first book signing! Follow our ongoing marketing series where we’ll share tips to make your book signing event the best it can be.
1) Create a “talk to me” sign
You can’t sit at your table and wait for people to come to you—you have to put yourself out there. We recommend including a small sign on your table inviting people to chat to you about a topic relating to your book. For example, if your book is a fantasy, you could try, “Talk To Me About Unic ..read more
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
5 More Tips To Support Your Book Signing Event
You’ve written your book, your marketing plan is in place, and it’s time to go to your first book signing! Follow our ongoing 6-part series where we’ll share marketing tips to make this a positive experience you will never forget.
1) Go outside your comfort zone
Talking to strangers may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but it probably isn’t as scary as you may anticipate. Take small steps towards moving out of your comfort zone. For example, if you generally like to sit behind a desk, try standing beside it for a while. If you’re nervous to initiate ..read more
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
5 More Tips To Support Your Book Signing Event
Now that you’ve written your book and your marketing plan is in place, it’s time to go to your first book signing! Follow our ongoing 6-part series where we’ll share tips to ensure that a book signing is a memorable and successful experience for you.
1) Wear an outfit you love
And make sure it’s comfortable! Who knows how long you’ll be sitting or standing. This includes footwear especially! In clothing that makes you feel comfortable, you’ll likely feel more relaxed as well.
2) Get people to show up
Ensure that the bookstore or venue ..read more
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
5 More Tips To Support Your Book Signing Event
You’ve written your book, your marketing plan is in place, and it’s time to go to your first book signing! Follow our ongoing 6-part series where we share tips and tricks to make this an enjoyable and successful experience for you, the author.
1) Print business cards
Handing out business cards is an effective way to stay in a reader’s mind. Ensure that yours are visually appealing, and be sure to include your name, author website, author email address, and book titles.
2) Organize passages to read ahead of time
At some book signings, you may ..read more
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
5 Tips To Support Your Book Signing Event
Now that you have written your book and your marketing plan is in place, it’s time to go to your first book signing! Follow our ongoing 6-part blog series where we’ll share tips to make your debut book signing an enjoyable and successful experience.
1) Bring extra books to each signing
The stores will have copies of your book on-site, but we also suggest keeping an extra few boxes of books in your car. It’s always a good idea to be prepared! Otherwise, you may miss out on some big sales.
2) Get a spot by the door
Most managers will set up your t ..read more
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
How to Avoid ‘Crutch’ Words in Your Writing
In part nine of this twelve-part blog series, founder of Books from Start to Finish Graham Schofield shares his thoughts on the words you should avoid if you want sharp, clean text.
In part ten in the series, Graham will look at self-editing.
If you missed part eight, Graham discussed how to create an attention-grabbing backstory for readers.
Where New Writers Go Wrong
When I first attempted to write, I must have been one of the world’s worst “overwrites,” a term I’ve come to use often when coaching. When first writing, we have it in our ..read more
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
How to Create an Attention-Grabbing Backstory for Readers
In part eight of this twelve-part blog series, founder of Books from Start to Finish Graham Schofield shares his thoughts on the backstory in your book.
In part nine in the series, Graham will look at bad words, crutch words, and adverbs.
If you missed part seven, Graham discussed how to craft dialogue that will bring your story to life.
Where to Start?
The events in your story will take place within a certain time period. It could be years or much shorter, but these are the things that require the details. Ho ..read more
DigiWriting Blog
2y ago
How to Craft Dialogue that Brings Your Story to Life
In part seven of this twelve-part blog series, founder of Books from Start to Finish Graham Schofield shares his thoughts on the dialogue in your story and how to “show” readers what is happening vs. simply telling them.
In part eight in the series, Graham will look at crafting backstory.
If you missed part six, Graham discussed how to write the “right” dialogue for your characters.
Creating Images
You’ve come up with a great plot, with fantastic characters that people will love, and now you want to bring it all to life on the p ..read more