
FOLLY #3: PALTRY PUBLICIZING
Let’s face it, you might have planned well so far, but if you don’t get the word out expertly, no one will show up at your book signing. Let’s say you’re goal-setting to sell fifty books. Think about how many people you’ll have to tap to summon enough attendees to enjoy your book signing event. Take it step by step and you’ll be surprised how thorough you’ll be. 1. Months ahead, find out from the vendor what publicity sources he/she uses. (Newsletter? Specials offers? W

Book Signing Folly #2 Poor Planning
Congratulations! You’ve picked the perfect location for your book signing (See Folly #1), securing the place and a liaison, and determining a percentage of profit for the venue. You also know what tables to bring (or the site will provide), and you’ve chosen a position near the “customer walk-through” action, to set up your signing. But there’s still much to plan, and I hope you have a couple months for these details: 1. Order the books you’ll sell. How many? I’ve sold a