There’s Valentine’s Day, America’s most romantic annual occasion, on February 14. But February also brings us:
How many more book promotion opportunities can February present to romance writers? If you’re a romance novelist, start ramping up now for a full month of tip sheets, quote graphics, podcast interviews, guest blog posts, and essays.
There are plenty of other fantastic February book marketing opportunities available to those of us who write other types of books, too. All it takes to leverage these fun special days and occasions is an open mind and a little creativity.
Let’s look at a couple of special days in February and how you can use them to call attention to your books.
There’s so much potential here – send a tip sheet on how to become one, add appropriate images to your novel’s characters’ Pinterest board, or post a photo of your favorite spunky old broad to Instagram.
Post on Facebook about the name you’d pick for yourself and invite your connections to share what they wish they had been named, too.
Anyone who has authored a book on baby names can use this occasion to offer advice on how to select the right name for a baby – or for an adult who wants a different name than the one assigned to them at birth.
Is your book motivational or inspirational? Write an opinion essay – an op-ed – for your local newspaper about the importance of being kind and patient instead of grouchy as we all deal with inconveniences caused by supply chain issues and labor shortages.
If you need to, brainstorm with a friend about how to use these holidays or events to your advantage. Open your mind to the possibilities and have fun with them.
Expand your book marketing with this short list of unexpected and fun February holidays. Look for more at HolidayInsights.com.
Be sure to check out the list of book-related occasions during February in our 2022 literary calendar, too.
How can you connect any of these to your book or its theme, message, characters, or mission?
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