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Website:: http://myspace.com/odebsimplysaid

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SPRING DEAL SHEET

Simply Said Reading Accessories SPRING DEAL SHEET *1 Simply Said Reading Accessories www.myspace.com/odebsimplysaid www.simplysaid.ning.com odebdeb@aol.com 954 562 5709 is offering a sampler package consisting of 4 full size bookmarks 8 ½ marks 1 book thong CUSTOM DESIGNED FOR YOU !!! FOR $25.00 IF YOU CHOOSE TO PLACE AN ORDER THE $25.00 GOES TOWARDS THE PURCHASE MANY PACKAGES AVAILABLE PLEASE EMAIL ME AND CONTACT ME *2 ARE YOU AND YOU BOOK WORTH .65 CENTS OK AUTHORS YOUR NEWEST RELEASES ARE C… Continue

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Presentation Is Everything

Presentation Is Everything

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At 9:26pm on July 17th, 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 2nd, 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 4th, 2008, Debra said…

At 7:18pm on February 2nd, 2008, Debra said…: pictures of members ning

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At 6:39pm on January 28th, 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 21st, 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 8th, 2008, Debra said…: Visit Simply Said Reading Accessories

At 7:16pm on January 6th, 2008, Debra said…

How Cute Is This !!!

At 7:04pm on January 1st, 2008, Aginah Carter-Shabazz said…: Thanks for inviting me to your page. Check out my trailer at justiceforher.org

At 7:59pm on December 31st, 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