Comments on: The art of the hand-sell https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/ Do-it-yourself book marketing tips, tools, and tactics Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:37:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18026 Tue, 07 May 2019 18:37:40 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18026 In reply to Megh.

Megh, that’s SO helpful! Thank you! I’m going to make a note of that so I don’t make that mistake again.

Thanks!

Sandy

]]> By: Megh https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18025 Mon, 06 May 2019 17:33:48 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18025 Hi, Introvert here. What you are describing is not introvert vs extrovert, it’s shy vs outgoing, which is really different. Introverts can be very outgoing, and extroverts can be very quiet and shy. I’m an introvert who can be very outgoing when needed, the difference is that an extrovert will get energy from the interaction, where as I would need to have some alone time to recharge after a shift at work. Otherwise, really helpful article. Thanks!

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18024 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:31:31 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18024 In reply to Peggy M McAloon.

Good for you, Peggy! That’s great! Sorry about that disruption, though. It’s no fun.

Sandy

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18023 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:30:37 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18023 In reply to Cat Michaels.

I’m glad it’s helpful, Cat. It always helps me to learn how others have tackled it when I’m trying something new or know that I need to learn how to do it better. Good luck!

Sandy

]]> By: Peggy M McAloon https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18022 Tue, 31 May 2016 22:00:27 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18022 I purchased 400 books for a book tour in WI, MN, IA and had two events before I managed a fall in London which disrupted life completely. Still waiting for surgery to get me back on my feet so I can do the in-person events!! We did a costume party for Halloween at one of the events because there was a scene in the book about a Halloween costume. It was very well attended and I sold quite a few books. The other was in an independent bookstore with great results and a huge crowd. I did a short presentation at each, but for the most part engaged the attendees in their experiences with fantasy. Lots of giveaways.

]]> By: Cat Michaels https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18021 Tue, 31 May 2016 21:30:48 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18021 love this Sandra! I lack the needed confidence to hand sell after meeting with a few unsuccessful attempts. This is a great road map to pump me up again.

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18020 Thu, 26 May 2016 00:34:57 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18020 In reply to jim O’Brien.

Jim, this author might argue with you:
http://buildbookbuzz.com/how-to-sell-out-at-a-book-signing-without-being-a-celebrity/

Sandy

]]> By: jim O'Brien https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18019 Wed, 25 May 2016 22:13:31 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18019 unless your well known, book signings are terrible waste of time.

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18018 Wed, 25 May 2016 19:35:43 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18018 In reply to Elizabeth Sims.

Thanks for such a helpful article, Elizabeth. I hope readers click through to it because you’ve included lots of specific information that will demystify the process.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sandy

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/the-art-of-the-hand-sell/#comment-18017 Wed, 25 May 2016 19:34:32 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=8230#comment-18017 In reply to Reina S. Weiner.

Thanks, Reina. Yes, assertive is a better word — thank you!

As for organizing, I like to use grids/tables. A hole in the table tells me that there’s a missing piece — maybe it’s my follow-up or their commitment.

Sandy

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