Book launch stress!
Hi folks!
Well this week I've been frantically trying to tie up all the loose ends of putting together a book launch of some description.
Why have I decided to put myself through this I frequently ask myself.
Public Relations & Promotion - is what I keep telling myself - so I MUST remain focused!
I managed to sort out a venue via the web, and made a trip to London to visit said venue. Very nice indeed. Nice central location that won't cost too much money, but looks the biz. As a small independent we have to keep an eye on the purse strings - though I must confess I don't look very hard or as often as I should do.
The book has had it's first proof print done - though a bit of a glitch there as I decided to hand the reins over to someone else and not try to sort it all out myself (as I would normally do) and something that should have only take 3 - 4 days, actuallly took just over 2 weeks - so I am currently not too impressed.
After reviewing the proof, we have since decided to change the title, consult someone else in clarifying some information in the book - and hence re-written some of the book. So, a second proof copy is required. Fortunately I am now liaising directly with the printers and they have promiserd me a 48 hour turnaround. Phew!!
Invites were all laid out last night & the design sorted out. invitees have been listed in my notebook relating to existing customers, business partners, book store, and some of our main book buyers, plus a few clubs relating to the book we are launching - so we can get a review or two on the next printing, or at least we can put it on our website! Oh, and not forgetting some kind of press presence. I can't think of anyone famous to invite in order to tempt the press, but hey - they would be here to take a look at the book and meet the publisher anyway - so probably not a good idea to have the limelight detracted!
So, at present I have no book (in my hand), no invites sent, so no replies, a venue booked - and no one to fill it! Press releases to write & get out there.
How does one run a book launch?!
I've never been to one. Perhaps that is a good thing I don't know! My author doesn't want to be seen/known (he has written under a pseydonym), so there's no real draw for anyone to come other than to get a free drink & a free copy of the book - for review purposes.
Will it all come together - I flippin' well hope so! I have only 14 days left to pull it all together. I'm sure it will - I'd rather not sail quite so close to the wind though on this one!
So, I suspect you've all been wondering about this new book.
It's called "21st Century Swinging - a guide for the tempted" - so would you be tempted?!
Now there's a question. It certainly answered alot of the questions' I would have had - so that's why I decided to publish it. Plus swinging seems to be somewhat en vogue these days - with swinging clubs popping up in every town, and websites galore!
If you'd like to sneek a peek at the cover at least - then check out our publishing website http://www.collectivepublishing.co.uk where you will even be able to pre-order a copy - if you so desire.
If you happen to be a book buyer, or a book store and you would like to order or stock some of our books - then please contact me via the website.
Ok, that's it for now - I need to go and design a poster, write some letters to go with the invites & some press releases!!
PaulineThePublisher
Well this week I've been frantically trying to tie up all the loose ends of putting together a book launch of some description.
Why have I decided to put myself through this I frequently ask myself.
Public Relations & Promotion - is what I keep telling myself - so I MUST remain focused!
I managed to sort out a venue via the web, and made a trip to London to visit said venue. Very nice indeed. Nice central location that won't cost too much money, but looks the biz. As a small independent we have to keep an eye on the purse strings - though I must confess I don't look very hard or as often as I should do.
The book has had it's first proof print done - though a bit of a glitch there as I decided to hand the reins over to someone else and not try to sort it all out myself (as I would normally do) and something that should have only take 3 - 4 days, actuallly took just over 2 weeks - so I am currently not too impressed.
After reviewing the proof, we have since decided to change the title, consult someone else in clarifying some information in the book - and hence re-written some of the book. So, a second proof copy is required. Fortunately I am now liaising directly with the printers and they have promiserd me a 48 hour turnaround. Phew!!
Invites were all laid out last night & the design sorted out. invitees have been listed in my notebook relating to existing customers, business partners, book store, and some of our main book buyers, plus a few clubs relating to the book we are launching - so we can get a review or two on the next printing, or at least we can put it on our website! Oh, and not forgetting some kind of press presence. I can't think of anyone famous to invite in order to tempt the press, but hey - they would be here to take a look at the book and meet the publisher anyway - so probably not a good idea to have the limelight detracted!
So, at present I have no book (in my hand), no invites sent, so no replies, a venue booked - and no one to fill it! Press releases to write & get out there.
How does one run a book launch?!
I've never been to one. Perhaps that is a good thing I don't know! My author doesn't want to be seen/known (he has written under a pseydonym), so there's no real draw for anyone to come other than to get a free drink & a free copy of the book - for review purposes.
Will it all come together - I flippin' well hope so! I have only 14 days left to pull it all together. I'm sure it will - I'd rather not sail quite so close to the wind though on this one!
So, I suspect you've all been wondering about this new book.
It's called "21st Century Swinging - a guide for the tempted" - so would you be tempted?!
Now there's a question. It certainly answered alot of the questions' I would have had - so that's why I decided to publish it. Plus swinging seems to be somewhat en vogue these days - with swinging clubs popping up in every town, and websites galore!
If you'd like to sneek a peek at the cover at least - then check out our publishing website http://www.collectivepublishing.co.uk where you will even be able to pre-order a copy - if you so desire.
If you happen to be a book buyer, or a book store and you would like to order or stock some of our books - then please contact me via the website.
Ok, that's it for now - I need to go and design a poster, write some letters to go with the invites & some press releases!!
PaulineThePublisher
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