I entered the names into and gave away two books, at the halfway point and the end of the event engage a helper to respond to comments, note down the names for a giveaway, and to make sure that all participants are welcomed and any queries are answered. Now that youve published your book, host an unforgettable book launch party. Each hour, a different author hosted the discussion, with me in the first and last hours. So, heres our stepbystep guide on how to launch your book online using social media. Throwing a launch party involves the typical party planning, from selecting the venue to ordering the catering and sending out invitations.
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. Another strategy for a virtual book tour, especially during a book launch, is to combine a tour with an amazon bestseller campaign. Feb 27, 2018 those are two different options for a book launch and today i wanted to talk about a third option, which is a virtual book launch. Dec 01, 2011 another strategy for a virtual book tour, especially during a book launch, is to combine a tour with an amazon bestseller campaign. Debut author cameron lund hosted a virtual launch pizza party on her. Those are two different options for a book launch and today i wanted to talk about a third option, which is a virtual book launch. We already created a stepbystep guide for promoting your book. More like, making your games and posts go with the books in some way. Tomorrow, i will announce two up coming facebook launch parties by authors doing this for the first time. Mar 21, 2012 read on for tips on promoting yourself with a wellexecuted book launch party. Go to my new etsy shop, leave a comment and add chic envelopements to your favorite shops. A book launch plan for firsttime authors without an online. Its like trying to drive a car at the same time you.
Behind the scenes of a virtual book launch party youtube. How to host a ridiculously successful virtual launch party. In these campaigns, people who buy a book during a certain time frame receive bonus gifts from the author or from jv partners who contribute bonuses and help promote the event. How to throw a successful book launch party the writing. Jan 24, 2014 the stepbystep guide to organizing an insanely awesome facebook party. There are a lot of reasons you could consider having a book launch party. Apr 23, 2017 7 steps to a successful virtual book launch even if you dont have an audience yet april 23, 2017 we love a virtual book launchyou can reach around the world without leaving the comfort of your own home, you can promote your book before its published, and you can reach many, many people even if you dont have an audience. Like a lot of businesses have been doing, get creative and think of new ideas for your marketingand dont let a little virus get in the way of your launch party fun. Activities at your virtual launch party your launch party is a party it will have attendees. Okay, now that you know that facebook is still fun and that there are free ways to play on it, lets get this thing going by helping you plan a facebook party for your brand or business. Once started, the chatter usually took off quickly so i could step back.
These twelve steps can be used for any type of launch, for any genre of book. Host or ask your publisher or a friend to host a book launch party join us on halloween to see what its all about. Think up the food youd serve to go with the theme of your book or project. I have even included a slideshow of my book launch to help you generate your own ideas. Mar 30, 2016 not every author will create every kind of event, but most will, at a minimum, have a book launch. Its a great chance to anyone wanting to learn about a launch party to see one in action. Youre invited to the virtual launch party of my new etsy shop. And maybe i have learned a few things, maybe enough to help with your launch. Here are some effective steps to consider for a successful. It started when i saw a really amazing space on airbnb while researching for a retreat that i am considering in 2018. And while that method worked for authors in the past, people are more likely to learn about books on the web than in their local book store. How to host a virtual book launch christian living books, inc.
Tips for hosting a facebook launch party kristina stanley. How to throw the perfect startup party event manager blog. Fb gives you step by step instructions for creating the event. Inviting people to our private fb group virtual launch party. How to throw a kickass launch party on the cheap david goldenberg october 21, 2009 6. Background because its just you and your book, you need a nice background to set the scene. Its your role as host of the party to arrange that fun. How to throw a book launch party that isnt a waste of.
How to plan an album launch party the balance careers. Adult content the group should be set to adultsonly due to its adult content. How to throw a book launch party that isnt a waste of time. What authors need to know about virtual book tours by dana. See more ideas about book launch, launch party and party. Another way to build buzz is to create your own event. Jan 30, 2019 whether youre releasing a fulllength album, a single or an ep, and whether youve got physical copies or going digital all the way, an album launch party works wonders for getting your fans and potential fans all excited about the new stuff. A virtual book tour is perfect for authors who cant travel and its also a great way to supplement an inperson tour. A book launch is not only a great opportunity for you to celebrate this. This is the publics and the medias first impression, so it had better be a good one. Tomorrow is my facebook book launch party for my newest release, new duet.
The five main factors a writer should consider when planning their release party are the audience, location, day and time of the event, budget, and atmosphere of venue. To see a virtual launch party in action, come on on september 30, 20 for my sworn loyalty launch party step 1 facebook fan page and event the first step you need to take is to set up that facebook fan page, if you dont have one yet, and to create the event within the fan page. How to throw a book launch party on a budget tips and ideas. Whether youre releasing a fulllength album, a single or an ep, and whether youve got physical copies or going digital all the way, an album launch party works wonders for getting your fans and potential fans all excited about the new stuff. This is the story of how i created and hosted my first launch party. How to plan a successful book launch party write a. When you purchase your copy of the book aka, your entry fee to the virtual party, not only do you receive the book whether.
Mar 30, 2016 inviting people to our private fb group and virtual launch party event steps. If you are a guest for anothers authors book launch party. If youve checked all these items off your list, way to go. Even better, try to focus the majority of your posts onaround your books. 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. Not every author will create every kind of event, but most will, at a minimum, have a book launch. This made me think that perhaps a how to throw the perfect startup party post was necessary. The nuts and bolts of holding a cd launch party arent so different from planning a standard show. The love, sex and relationship dream dictionary kelly. Plagiarized the groups content has been reproduced from another group.
Whether you are launching a new product, brand, book or performance artist, the attention your event generates is what creates the payoff. Inappropriate the group contains hate speech or sexual roleplay activity, or facilitates illegal activity. Promotion can seem like a daunting task, especially when it comes to planning your first book launch. What makes a launch party successful is the exposure it creates.
Three hours of chatting online, asking trivia questions, keeping track of winners, and answering questions. While its not easy to launch a book without any kind of online presence, many firsttime authors are in exactly that position. Public hosted by luciana cavallaro writer and 2 others. Activities at your virtual launch party hrowing a virtual. Look online for places that have already hosted book launches if you need inspiration. Using my own book launch as a template, i will show you how to create a sensational launch for your own book, regardless of the genre of your book. Inviting people to our private fb group and virtual launch party event steps. Inviting people to our private fb group virtual launch. This type of party naturally goes global by integrating live stream. Jun 29, 2017 want to host a ridiculously successful virtual launch party for your latest irresistible offering, inperson event, or cantmiss webcast. Mar 02, 2016 10 tips for a successful book launch events are complex beasts and the devil is in the details, so here are some key pointers to give you the best possible chance for a full house at your book release party.
How to host a facebook launch of your selfpublished book. And how to throw a party if your potential readers live on the other side of the planet. Each hour, starting at 5 am, ill be giving away some of my cards. How to host a virtual book launch party write2ignite. Before your next book launch, there are steps to take to ensure your book will. A book launch plan for firsttime authors without an. From first draft to book launch how to publish a novel. Oct 24, 2011 a virtual book tour is perfect for authors who cant travel and its also a great way to supplement an inperson tour. Dec 12, 2017 while its not easy to launch a book without any kind of online presence, many firsttime authors are in exactly that position. Subscribe to virtual book launch notifications this is not a newsletter indicates required. But i have thrown three book launch events, sending my publications out to readers.
To be eligible for the giveaways, youll need to do any one of the following things. How to host a virtual book launch marketing for authors youtube. Find your way to selfpublishing success in just 5 easy steps with this 62. How to host a virtual book launch christian living books. The virtual book party was an allday event noon until 8 pm. If youre selfpublishing or releasing a book through a small press, being pampered isnt usually part of the equation. You can grow your business quickly using this system for growing your team. Before we start let me explain the last event i went to. Read on for tips on promoting yourself with a wellexecuted book launch party. Offer a free giveaway to anyone who says hello or leaves a comment on your event page. Now its time to host a book launch party to celebrate your accomplishments and thank your readers, family, and friends for their support. I do not claim to be an expert at advertising or party planning. After years on the run, pierce landcross is ready to leave europe altogether and start a new life with.
Whether you decide to have that inperson launch party or not, a virtual book launch is perfect. Throwing your book launch party is a monumental celebration and it should be reflective of your spirit as an author. Mar 21, 2015 these twelve steps can be used for any type of launch, for any genre of book. How to host a virtual book party where writers win. Heres a behind the scenes look at how we ran the virtual book launch party for barry smiths book, leadership by invitation.
Lets discuss how to host a virtual online book launch party using social media. 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. Here are a few ways you can promote your book virtually. How to host a virtual book launch marketing for authors. Unfortunately, its an exercise in frustration to launch ones online presenceand get up to speed on social mediain conjunction with a book release. Dvorah lansky relates this sort of tour to the oldfashioned method of flying around the country. Apr 08, 2015 corporate events launch party for any startup company, or an established business with a new product, the launch party is a crucial part of your future success. How to throw a facebook book launch party jubilee writer. Many authors want to host a launch party, and that can be a lot of fun. What is the secret of a successful ebook launch publishdrive. The stepbystep guide to organizing an insanely awesome facebook party.
Ill be giving away a free ebook copy of descent at each party. In the last six months i have received numerous invitations to launch parties for startup companies as well as being asked to do various talks on how to throw the perfect startup launch party. Exhausted, thats how i felt when my facebook launch party ended. See how authors have been running virtual book launch events using. In the past month or so ive been doing a lot of different videos on things you can do to help promote your book when it first launches.