tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post5735827999873829496..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: Promo That ShinesCari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-87166078260415659332011-04-06T23:02:54.438-04:002011-04-06T23:02:54.438-04:00Promo is always a toughy for me. I want to stand o...Promo is always a toughy for me. I want to stand out. I certainly don't want people to throw away what I've got. It's almost a contest sometimes.Mia Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674765897555195383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-52108601461274732372011-04-06T17:24:26.908-04:002011-04-06T17:24:26.908-04:00Oooh. I think I love the idea of the lip balm too....Oooh. I think I love the idea of the lip balm too. I'm constantly with one at all times. I can't get away from it.<br />Too bad Burts Bees is so expensive. LOL I would totally sticker over it.<br />Oh wait.<br />Copyrights.<br />dang.<br />;)<br /><br />lol<br /><br />Great idea on the promos--def keep it cheap with the e-world we live in. But that WEBSITE is a DEFINITE.Taryn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08399616590176045387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-79975268648544826192011-04-06T15:34:45.371-04:002011-04-06T15:34:45.371-04:00Great post and fun suggestions! I present author ...Great post and fun suggestions! I present author promotion workshops and recommend choosing PR trinkets that represent your author brand and not just a single book. That way you can buy the items (pens, keychains, lipbalm, etc) in larger quantities (at a lower cost) since you can use those items for more than one book. <br /><br />That's what I've done with my thumbcuff keychains -- I&Marcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-38224913490154109422011-04-06T15:03:54.883-04:002011-04-06T15:03:54.883-04:00I'm bummed that I have to miss all conferences...I'm bummed that I have to miss all conferences this year. Sigh. But I love all of these ideas--especially the excerpt on CD and the baggie/excerpt/candy idea. I'm going to have to write this stuff down. <br /><br />Regina, I get those free postcards too! Nothing better than free. :-)Lia Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755791826280445542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-28297102392501020572011-04-06T13:00:34.516-04:002011-04-06T13:00:34.516-04:00I like the idea of putting an excerpt into a baggi...I like the idea of putting an excerpt into a baggie along with other goodies, Kathy!Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-85908049472588812042011-04-06T12:59:39.200-04:002011-04-06T12:59:39.200-04:00You know, Elece, matchbooks are a great idea! I ne...You know, Elece, matchbooks are a great idea! I never thought of that and it MUST be fairly inexpensive. Great idea. I'm checking into that.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-9400177586603808462011-04-06T10:21:51.966-04:002011-04-06T10:21:51.966-04:00Lots of great ideas. I like printing up little exc...Lots of great ideas. I like printing up little excerpt booklets and stuffing them in a sandwich bag with a chocolat. Those disappear. Pens are popular too. I love pens and bookmarks and collect them myself. Even tho more people are reading ebooks they still like bookmarks and postcards w authors signatures. At BEA people wanted you to sign everythingKathy Kulighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061095905421177808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-63776797630454582022011-04-05T22:21:07.104-04:002011-04-05T22:21:07.104-04:00All of us "romance" people love candles....All of us "romance" people love candles. I collect match boxes, even the fold up kind. There's nothing better than swiping that match, watching the fire burst, and if your mans watching you...Pickering your lips to blow it out. :0D<br /><br />EleceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-34038367524848481122011-04-05T21:03:41.169-04:002011-04-05T21:03:41.169-04:00Hey Desi. I like all those things too. I actually ...Hey Desi. I like all those things too. I actually just ordered some postcards with a cover on them. I'm set of pens and designing book marks. I think one of the only things I haven't tried are the key rings. Those are pretty nice!Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-26090529970267352002011-04-05T20:51:37.114-04:002011-04-05T20:51:37.114-04:00Isn't that the truth, Savannah!Isn't that the truth, Savannah!Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-10188745504904092842011-04-05T20:50:42.369-04:002011-04-05T20:50:42.369-04:00Jen honey, you MUST come to a conference. Talk abo...Jen honey, you MUST come to a conference. Talk about a BLAST! Yeah, I think a lot of us try to tie our latest releases to our promo giveaways. Just makes good sense. When that happens it's good to get together with others from the series and do a cool basket full of fun stuff or do it alone including lots of the things you mentioned. Who doesn't like great sun visors, cups and tee shirts.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-3027048778712007162011-04-05T20:26:23.337-04:002011-04-05T20:26:23.337-04:00since i do this a lot i like the book marks an...since i do this a lot i like the book marks and then the cover of the book on the post cards and then post crds and then the pen and then the key ring hand made book marksdesitheblondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146001799371317795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-2545295229972155012011-04-05T18:45:39.224-04:002011-04-05T18:45:39.224-04:00Great post with ideas..I have done a few of them. ...Great post with ideas..I have done a few of them. One thing you know people love is getting free goodies...Savannah Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969287794654622274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-54439830492187262692011-04-05T18:38:30.008-04:002011-04-05T18:38:30.008-04:00I've never been to a book conference but it is...I've never been to a book conference but it is on my to do list this year. I have been to some other conferences and I have a few friends who regularly attend conferences. Here are some ideas I have picked up. If you have a book coming out around the time of the conference, produce a giveaway that relates to the book. For instance, your next book is set in Texas. So, how about a Texas Jen B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04737375224830943067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-9531083871755423122011-04-05T17:29:54.833-04:002011-04-05T17:29:54.833-04:00I still think I'm going to check out the dolla...I still think I'm going to check out the dollar store, Molly. Figure you need 200? That's $200 plus tax.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-42314330896548144912011-04-05T17:29:01.819-04:002011-04-05T17:29:01.819-04:00The tee shirts are great but really pricey. I love...The tee shirts are great but really pricey. I love the idea of putting one or two into gift baskets though. Vistaprint offers deals on tee shirts all the time. Tote bags too. Those are great to give away, especially at a conference.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-60409951537539416912011-04-05T17:27:55.793-04:002011-04-05T17:27:55.793-04:00Shelley, I really like the button idea and you'...Shelley, I really like the button idea and you're right. You could team up with other authors to do a themed thing. Even a collect a button 'game' where if someone collects all three or four they could win a signed print book by the authors (assuming the books tied together some way either as a series or genre)Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-27092554192928546372011-04-05T17:04:21.484-04:002011-04-05T17:04:21.484-04:00I bought mine for .97 each at Walmart; the travel ...I bought mine for .97 each at Walmart; the travel size. The kids fought over the blue and green ones!Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-78364108101230385242011-04-05T16:51:56.116-04:002011-04-05T16:51:56.116-04:00I like Shelley's idea of audio CD's with e...I like Shelley's idea of audio CD's with excerpts. Something else I like are T-shirts, but those can be pricey. I always keep T-shirts, and when I wear them, I'm advertising for the person who gave it to me.Delaney Diamondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703253397603304388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-42167265518006480452011-04-05T15:54:29.020-04:002011-04-05T15:54:29.020-04:00Sigh - living in New Zealand I don't get to ma...Sigh - living in New Zealand I don't get to many conferences, but here are a couple of ideas for you. CDs with excerpts or book teasers. Maybe you could make them audio so readers could listen to them on iPods etc. Or, you could do paper excerpt books.<br /><br />I also quite like badges/buttons. You could get together with other authors and do genre sets so readers can collect a set. If theyShelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-56387064255324515142011-04-05T15:40:28.126-04:002011-04-05T15:40:28.126-04:00LOL. I know Billy! LMBO. I'm pricing various t...LOL. I know Billy! LMBO. I'm pricing various things and they are all really good ideas. You just have to be really smart about how you spend your money. A smaller conference like Romanticon would require a bit less in the way of promo stuff whereas RT is HUGE and you have almost triple the stuff to buy. Must make the dollar stretch.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-83908351482727946632011-04-05T15:22:43.019-04:002011-04-05T15:22:43.019-04:00I love the idea of bookmarks and the lip balm and ...I love the idea of bookmarks and the lip balm and the condoms. So, you've got the get reading, get kissing and get down to it!Billy Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17677598358996736536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-90531407506501211562011-04-05T14:20:36.402-04:002011-04-05T14:20:36.402-04:00Hand sanitizers are a great idea. I've priced ...Hand sanitizers are a great idea. I've priced them at Bath and Body Works. Pricey. Would love to find some that are more affordable.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-15822913202110065852011-04-05T14:19:48.291-04:002011-04-05T14:19:48.291-04:00I love coffee cups too but they are so expensive i...I love coffee cups too but they are so expensive if you need at least 200 or more. YIKES. The condom idea is good. EC sells the GOT SEX condoms that are packaged like lollipops. So cute.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-65932358349036757332011-04-05T14:04:04.601-04:002011-04-05T14:04:04.601-04:00One of the best item I ever saw was a business car...One of the best item I ever saw was a business card magnetic chip clip:) I took the real estate card out, and inserted mine, and keep it on the fridge to hold my kid's artwork/papers. I called to see how much to order, but they wanted a bulk order no less than 100. Yikes...can't afford that! So I stick with bookmarks, postcards, and pens. Oh, and I use the Smarties to reel 'em Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.com