Comments on: Don’t make these 3 book launch mistakes on social media

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Tue, 29 May 2018 16:23:40 +0000

In reply to Cat Michaels. Thanks, Cat. It IS a tricky balance but it sounds like you have mastered it! Sandy

By: Cat Michaels

Cat Michaels — Mon, 28 May 2018 11:44:12 +0000

Good points all, Sandra. Book launch is exhilarting and exhausting. I differentiate content on platforms and share related insights from my life outside authoring…sometimes too much on the latter because I grow weary following fellow creaives who only post about their books. I fret new followers may not realize I write!. As mentioned earlier, there’s a tricky balance!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Sat, 26 May 2018 21:58:02 +0000

In reply to Cary Richards. Thanks, Cary! Sandy

By: Cary Richards

Cary Richards — Sat, 26 May 2018 21:52:33 +0000

Yes, I hate it when it’s all just “BUY MY BOOK, BUY MY BOOK!
No creativity at all.
Great article, thanks

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Sat, 26 May 2018 21:38:16 +0000

In reply to Stephanie Caruso.

Stephanie, thanks so much for introducing yourself here! I’m so glad to e-meet the talent behind Monica’s wonderful graphics. And I’m so pleased that my site has been helpful to you! You’ve made my day now, too!

Thank you!

Sandy

By: Stephanie Caruso

Stephanie Caruso — Sat, 26 May 2018 18:07:40 +0000

Hi Sandra!

I’m Monica Bhide’s Author Assistant and created the graphic that you shared in the post above. Your site has been a huge resource for me as I navigated my way to into the world of supporting authors and you have no idea how excited I was to see my work featured in this post! You totally made me day! 🙂

Thank you for all the great info that you’re constant sharing!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:38:26 +0000

In reply to Alison Naomi Holt.

You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful.

Sandy

By: Alison Naomi Holt

Alison Naomi Holt — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:36:37 +0000

Excellent. You’ve given me some great ideas. Great post, today. Thanks

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:21:47 +0000

In reply to Alison Naomi Holt.

There are no rules about this, but what most people do is send a detailed email requesting support and listing the things people can do to help. One of several options presented can be: “Spread the word on social media.” Under that heading, include one sample each for the social platforms you know your friends use. Typically, that’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram but that might not be the case for you. Also, attach the images and say you’ve attached them so people notice them.

Sandy

By: Alison Naomi Holt

Alison Naomi Holt — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:14:37 +0000

Oh, ok. That makes a lot of sense. Sorry, I should have asked this in the first comment. Once I write the sample fb or twitter post, do I put something like “If you’d like to share about my book on FB, here’s a…(what do I say here? “…sample” “…readymade post” or something else?) Or is there a better “tagline” or heading to put above the readymade post on my book’s page?

Thanks in Advance