Comments on: Authors and Facebook Live

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:00:21 +0000

In reply to Joanna @ MumsKidsJesus.com. SO exciting, Joanna! Congratulations! (And thanks for the link.) Sandy

By: Joanna @ MumsKidsJesus.com

Joanna @ MumsKidsJesus.com — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:20:35 +0000

Hi Sandra…almost one year on, and I did it! I opened the proof copy of my book ‘Forever Loved: Eve’s Story’ on FB Live! It went great. I’m getting ongoing engagement, and I’ll be able to repurpose the video on my site and YouTube. FB Live is the way to go!! Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/joannamchee/videos/1796040850407981/

By: Mehmet Arat

Mehmet Arat — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:10:26 +0000

In reply to Sandra Beckwith. I hope finding solid books as long as I live too. I would also like to see and understand the dynamic communication system of future generations. I think "10. Change people’s minds" can help for understanding what others feel. If not for changing minds, writers should be writing for understanding and being understood more.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:46:00 +0000

In reply to Allen C.Paul. I love that you did a cover reveal with Facebook Live, Allen! I hope it was fun for you. I'm glad this gave you a few more ideas, too! Sandy

By: Allen C.Paul

Allen C.Paul — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:40:24 +0000

Great tips! I used FB Live for my cover reveal and for a couple of impromptu discussions, but your tips have given me more ideas. I’m still nervous about appearing on camera but I’ve got to get more acquainted with connecting with my readers on a more personal level, and video is the most effective means yet of doing that short of meeting them in person. Thanks again!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 23:47:23 +0000

In reply to Mehmet Arat. Mehmet, predictions are above my pay grade. I just hope I can always hold a book in my hands. Sandy

By: Mehmet Arat

Mehmet Arat — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 14:19:48 +0000

Should we consider this as a new age for books? In the past, there were writers, books, readers, and slow communication channels. Now we have a dynamic system of communication at light speed, sensing every word as soon as it is written. When the transformation is completed, will books not be just books but individual life and thought systems with giant communication links around the authors?

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:56:13 +0000

In reply to Gary Guinn.

Thanks so much for the feedback, Gary. I’m so glad this inspired you! I was hoping that would happen. I love the idea of showing your cover cathedral alongside the real one — so interesting! I hope you’ll come back and post a link of the result. (Go to your photos, then albums, then videos, then click on a specific video. You should be able to share that link.)

And thanks for sharing the post with your author friends!

Sandy

By: Gary Guinn

Gary Guinn — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 21:02:23 +0000

Really useful article, Sandra. I’ve shared it on Twitter and all my FB pages. Inspired me to learn how to use FB Live, and I’ll use maybe four of your content ideas to promote my novel Sacrificial Lam, especially a location piece, since the cover of the novel shows a cathedral that looks a lot like the one on the campus where I set the novel. Thanks as always for the great resources.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 18:58:59 +0000

In reply to Joanna @ MumsKidsJesus.com. What a fun idea, Joanna! Do it! Let everyone share your excitement! Let them know in advance when you're going to do it so they can make time to tune in. (Then post the link here so we can watch, too, afterwards.) Sandy