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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Just in Case you Might Want to Plan a Book Tour

I know this is the era of ebooks, social media marketing and forget- about- the -book- tour- unless- you're- a- celebrity, but some newly published authors might still want to plan a tax-exempt vacation
a working, fun vacation
a trip to someplace interesting
er-- a book tour.

If that sounds like you, I'm currently doing a series over at the Celery Tree blog on marketing and promotion. This first series will be focusing on planning a book tour *does anyone even do that anymore?* Well, my mum and I did and I want to share what we did and what we learned.

The first part of the series was on Identifying and Finding your Demographic. The second on Planning and Communication. Third will be on the Media, Getting Reviews and Articles. Fourth will be Playing to Your Strengths. And Fifth on Failures (because we learn more from our failures than from our successes).

So check it out yo. Come hang out with me and Liesel under the Celery Tree!
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21 comments:

  1. LTMFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    ooo! Are book tours considered tax-exempt vacations??? That's an interesting thought... That sounds like a great, helpful post. Thanks, Karen!!! <3

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  2. Karen Jones GowenFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    LTM, yes you can declare the expenses as a cost of doing business because promoting ourselves as writers is, after all, part of our business. Maybe I'll write a book set in Hawaii?

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  3. jp@A Green RidgeFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Although I'm not a writer, Karen, the info on your blog is wonderful!...:)JP

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  4. Karen Jones GowenFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Aw thanks, Home in the Hollow! And the pictures on your blog are wonderful, they make me want to move to the country.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Karen I loved the information on celerytree and think that anyone who is thinking of becoming a writer/author they should definitely stop by and check it out!!!!

    You also don't get annoyed with questions which makes me adore you even more!! I love getting the insight before I'm apart of the world so that I have a better understanding!!! Always smart to be prepared!

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  6. JessFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    The marketing & promotion side of publishing is super interesting to me--it's easy to forget how important an aspect it is. Thanks for the links :)

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  7. James GoughFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Thanks for the stellar tips on CeleryTree. Your timing is perfect. The toughest part is knowing where to start. You've already tilled that soil.

    I owe you.

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  8. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Physical appearances are scary!

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  9. Old KittyFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    As the weekend beckons, methinks there's nothing nicer to do than hanging out with you under the Celery Tree!! Thank you!! Take care
    x

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  10. julie gardnerFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    So I can't help smiling every time I see the giraffe.

    And then you say, "Check it out yo."

    How can I not love coming here?

    Oh wait. That's right. I do!

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  11. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I've enjoyed the series so far. I'm looking forward to the next installment

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  12. Misha GerrickFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Sounds great!

    Just clicked over to say hi.

    :-)

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  13. Theresa MilsteinFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I'm going to keep track of these book tour posts.

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  14. Summer RossFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Sounds like you are giving out some good information. have a great friday!

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  15. Carolyn VFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I love that name! Celery Tree! So great. I'm coming over. =)

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  16. Kittie HowardFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    This is great, Karen, and will hop over. I'm getting caught up (as life has been life) and am happy I found your series now. Have a great weekend.

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  17. Jai JoshiFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Oh cool! I did a nationwide book tour over forty-eight states with my first book and it was one of the most educational experiences as well as a grand adventure. It's a shame that more writers don't get out there and meet their potential readers.

    Jai

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  18. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    It's a great series!

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  19. Simon KewinFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Thanks, erm, dude. Invaluable, as ever.

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  20. Karen Jones GowenFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Simon, LOL! Peace out.

    Clarissa, Thank you so much for being such a supportive Celery Tree fan. You rock! Yo.

    Jai, I would love love love to know more about this, how you set it up, what was involved. I mean what am I doing posting about my little regional, western Nebraska tour? Compared to FORTY-EIGHT States???? I hope you will share one of these days on your blog.

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  21. Talli RolandFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Headed over to check it out. I love hearing your point of view amidst all the naysayers.

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