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Started Feb 17, 2009

Rearrange a bookstore day
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Started this discussion. Last reply by A.N. Nov 6, 2009.

 

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A.N. replied to Debra's discussion Rearrange a bookstore day
"This one seems to me different type of post...one who dont know about it before may get useful information from this post...well i wanna say that The way how u tried to explain some posts at here seems to me different...there are certainly different…"
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Christmas idea for book lovers

Simply Said Reading Accessories
Let Me Make YOUR “Mark!”

Hello, my name is Debra Owsley and my company is Simply Said Reading Accessories. We custom design and hand make reading accessories such as Gift-Marks, also known as Bookmarks, Book Thongs, Book Plates and note cards that we call Love Notes for Authors, Book Stores, Book Clubs and Book Lovers. These items are great gifts to give to your fans, as giveaways at book signings, promotional events, contests on your website and your press kits.

Our main goal is to provide you and your business with elegant ways to represent your work. Sure, business cards and fliers are fine to give to customers and potential clients, however give them a complimentary item that will not end up in the nearest trash can.
These are not throwaway items. From my experience, the other bookmarks and post cards many authors use are bent and tossed away pretty much as soon as they hand them out. Gift marks by Simply Said Ready Accessories will be used repeatedly, and will be reminded of you every time they use them.

Our aim is to keep you remembered and retained, long after your fan has finished your book, and patiently awaiting your next book, while providing them with a useful and creative souvenir from you.

These are your “A” game.

A favorite GIFT-Mark might have a useable lifetime of many years, and thus might be used and viewed many thousands of times. Customized Gift-Marks are an appreciated vehicle for advertising. These items are tools and gifts to promote your business as a writer.
Established authors who are looking to purchase keepsakes in order to show appreciation for their new and current fan base, Gift-Marks are perfect. For up and coming authors who are looking to broaden their customer base by distributing their message and contact information in an elegant way, Gift-Marks are perfect.

Give them something to hold their spot and they hold onto you!
“Holding your spot, making your mark”

Book Lovers and Book Clubs
Are you looking for wonderful, creative, unique holiday items for the book lover who has everything? Simply Said Reading Accessories has a full line of over 200 Pre-Designed Gift-marks and book thongs just for you. We also create sassy little note cards that are not your Mom’s Hallmark! If you want something special created, we offer that too.

Bookstores, card shops, and novelty stores, our bookmarks make great point-of-purchase sales. We do have wholesale prices.


Packages

The packages are as follows:
For a limited time only
$25.00
Sampler package
4 full size bookmarks
4 ½ marks
1 book thong
$25.00
Reg. price $32.00 you save $7.00

$50.00 Package
75 ½ marks
Reg. price $56.25 you save $6.25

$105.00 Package
18 full size bookmarks $31.50
50 ½ marks $37.50
12 book thongs $36.00
Reg. price $121.50 you save $16.50

Best Value
$205.00 Package
150 ½ marks 97.50
24 book thongs $72.00
24 full size bookmarks $36.00
Reg. price $250.50 you save $45.00

You can add Note cards to your order for $1.00 per card.
The note cards are perfect for thank you notes with a ½ mark inside

If you wish to mix and match, or create your own package, Yes, you can! Just contact me. Please go to www.simply-said.net to see the different sizes and colors.

Authors and Book Lovers; think about these packages for the holiday gifts and stocking stuffers
The $105.00 package gives you 80 gifts!!! @ $1.32 each
The $205.00 package gives you 198 gifts @ $1.03 each
The $50.00 package gives you 75 gifts @ .67 cent each

*All custom work requires a $25.00 set-up fee



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Rearrange a bookstore day

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What if I could get all my friends, bloggers, readers, and authors, to do this too???
THIS COULD BE BIG!!!!
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Posted on January 12, 2009 at 11:29pm

Advertising Opportunity At The Miami Book Festival

Advertising Opportunity At The Miami Book Festival



I am offering authors and publishers the opportunity to include their marketing materials and signed books in our Swag bags for a small admin fee of $25.00.



We are offering all Bookclubs, fairgoers and readers, gift bags of new holiday releases, and your promotional materials.



This will give the Bookclubs and readers in the Miami area, an idea of what's newly released and what they should think about giving out… Continue

Posted on October 1, 2008 at 6:26pm

Presentation Is Everything

Presentation Is Everything

I do a lot of book events.…

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Posted on January 21, 2008 at 8:11pm

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At 9:26pm on July 17, 2008, Marcia L. McNair said…
i'm reaching out to all my new york brothers and sisters!
let's work together.
peace,
Marcia L. McNair, Author, E-Males
www.Ayapressbooks@aol.com
At 11:11am on June 2, 2008, Holly Spence said…
Look forward to networking with you here and on myspace. Check out my book at www.monarchpublicationsllc.webs.com
or http://www.lulu.com/content/1754665

My space http://www.myspace.com/monarchpublications
At 11:33pm on February 4, 2008, Debra said…

At 7:18pm on February 2, 2008, Debra said…
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At 6:39pm on January 28, 2008, Debra said…
I did this BOOK TRAILER, for a client
The Blues For Annie Mae by D.J. Parhams
The book is wonderful and a Great story
Please let me know what you think of the trailer
At 8:12pm on January 21, 2008, Debra said…
Presentation Is Everything

I do a lot of book events.

Book Fairs, Book Festivals, Signings, On-line events, Book Club Meetings, etc. I try hard to attend these events for business, but also because I am a Book Lover,

So it’s purely for enjoyment either way.

I have the ability to look at things from 2 sets of eyes. One set see’s what is presentated and the other see’s the business side of it.

Of course in seeing there is analyzing going on too.

I see a lot of what to do, and what NOT to do.

Here’s my 2 cent…

Atmosphere is everything

If you are a romance author, bring some romance with you!

and create ambiance.

If I were an author I would have a suitcase filled with props and tools to make my signing or table or booth EXTRAORDINARY.

Need A Theme ? Let Me Create One For you !!!

I can layout a theme and all the props you need to create a intimate setting!!!





When I do book events, I try to have a theme, or find out what the event theme is so everything pulls together.



The object of the game is to draw people in, MADE YOU LOOK !

Once you get their attention make your pitch,

PUT THE BOOK IN THERE HANDS!!! I have seen many authors do this and they sell more than those who just point to them or hold it themselves

Keep your sales pitch 3 to 4 minutes at best, because that most peoples attention span, especially if you are at a book festival.

If you are shy, the props and setups will draw people to you.





Have attractive promo items

(HINT HINT) like

Giftmarks, Book Thongs,



That will have you info on it for future contact.

Have them sign a guest book like the one’s they have at Weddings. This builds your mailing list. Send a Thank You Note , after the event for coming, and whats coming up from you, add a ½ mark and a book plate





At an instore signing,

You’re still a little shy, and you want to get the discussion started, or they are a little up tight because they are a little nervous.

Hmmmmm , what’s an author to do????

Play a game !!!

It breaks the ice and all of the people in the group win a prize

YOUR PROMO MATERIAL !!!!

At the end of the discusson the most active participant wins a

Book Thong and a book

You’ll have a fan for life



Trust me, I started this business to support my book habit,

I am first and foremost a bookaholic !!!



If you are not the creative type and would like me to create your bag of tricks, and other Promo Materials, let me know



Some authors like to buy packages such as

Thongs, full size bookmarks, ½ marks, book plates and the love notes. They customize them and send them to different targets.

To maximize their reach,

Book Clubs

Book Events

Contests

Promotional opportunities

Signings





Your Giftmark

Can have

Your picture

Book cover

Contact information

Current and up-coming releases

Past works

Tour schedule

All of your books

Double sided for dual releases or anthologies



What Do I offer

Bookmarks

(Giftmarks)

Half-marks

Book Thongs

Book Plates

Note Cards

Press Packets

Promotional Tools



This is what I do but,

It’s all about you

Your work

Your words

Your readers

Your style

Your way

The ½ mark and a book plate fit in note card and is ready to mail very personal, a very nice touch from you to your fans



A favorite “GIFT-mark” might have a useable lifetime of many years, and thus might be viewed many thousands of times. Bookmarks are an under-rated and under-appreciated vehicle for advertising









Just My 2 Cents and My Sales Pitch LOL

Myspace.com/odebsimplysaid

Sinplysaid.ning.com

odebdeb@aol.com

At 9:23pm on January 8, 2008, Debra said…
At 7:16pm on January 6, 2008, Debra said…
How Cute Is This !!!

At 7:04pm on January 1, 2008, Aginah Carter-Shabazz said…
Thanks for inviting me to your page. Check out my trailer at justiceforher.org
At 7:59pm on December 31, 2007, Diane said…
Welcome Debra!

We are so glad to have you in the community. Make sure you upload your logo into the Photos section and add your biz info to your blog. BTW, do you create custom reading accessories?

Diane Williams
22nd Century Press
 
 
 

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