Writing Tales, Triumphs, and Tribulations: Marketing

September 24, 2004

Marketing

So last night I spoke at a Meet the Author's event at the University Club. It was a really fun time -- set up so that each of three authors sat at three tables and answered questions for 15 minutes, before a bell rang and everyone moved around. Not unlike the way I imagine sorority interviews to work, but frankly a great way to talk to lots of people. The people were interesting and enjoyable, and I really liked the other two authors -- but here's the thing. One of the other authors had. . . props. Not only did she bring her Emmy Award and sit it on the table, but she had book marks with tips from her book printed on them. And she had a quiz! She had a quiz that she handed out.

I clearly don't know anything about marketing. I need to get on it. . .

Posted by karenceliafox at September 24, 2004 09:23 PM

Comments

Interesting about that author but is her blog as good as yours?

Posted by: Travel Agent at September 27, 2004 09:39 AM

You should have worn a tiara. That would have shown them.

Posted by: Catherine at September 29, 2004 11:08 AM



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