tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post4036600605620890996..comments2024-02-12T16:32:03.714-08:00Comments on Book of Kells: confession TuesdayKelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-2670486162559679142010-02-13T18:05:34.472-08:002010-02-13T18:05:34.472-08:00I find the opposite at the open mics I run- the wr...I find the opposite at the open mics I run- the writers are afraid to bring their books in fear of self-promotion, I encourage it.<br /><br />I am also a chef and find the first thing people WANT to talk about is my field, do I have a book, and I would rather talk about life in general, so I re-direct it to the fact I write poetry and use it to my advantage...a balance in conversation. <br /><br />I love that you do the party thing with crafts...I also encourage gatherings, and also readings in venues outside of open mics...retirement homes, and other places so the public gets more of your work...feed them your words!<br /><br />Venues like this and Jessie Carty site were not possible or even around when I was younger, so this is exciting...I confess!Chef Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198603107302675448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-18818563055515689152010-01-21T14:13:12.049-08:002010-01-21T14:13:12.049-08:00OOh--I can't wait to see what crafts you have ...OOh--I can't wait to see what crafts you have at your book party! I, too, love crafty parties. I find people mingle more when they have something to focus on.Writer Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332064105213167179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-18039217080196049572010-01-21T07:31:27.075-08:002010-01-21T07:31:27.075-08:00Jessie--
RE: there is nothing worse than meetin...Jessie-- <br /><br />RE: there is nothing worse than meeting a writer at a gathering of some sort and the only thing they do is say hello and shove their book into your hands. can i at least get a little foreplay? like a how are you? <br /><br />Loved that!<br /><br />Yes! Give us some foreplay before you expect us to sleep with you (and your book!) Sheesh, if you're going to request a threesome, then at least pretend to be interested in us! ;-)Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-68023693585283394062010-01-20T08:47:37.470-08:002010-01-20T08:47:37.470-08:00i confess i want people to read my poetry book whe...i confess i want people to read my poetry book when it comes out but i also confess that i do become tired of people who only ever market their book and never want to discuss anything with you (via blog, facebook whatever the source is) except their book. there is nothing worse than meeting a writer at a gathering of some sort and the only thing they do is say hello and shove their book into your hands. can i at least get a little foreplay? like a how are you? or what do you write question before you start selling?<br /><br />note - this isn't everyone, just a particular experience i had at a local writer's club.<br /><br />yes - i confess i am venting :)Jessie Cartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181286764480973423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-67064288455008028032010-01-20T07:41:43.730-08:002010-01-20T07:41:43.730-08:00Susan, I'll come as a spoon!
Molly, maybe y...Susan, I'll come as a spoon! <br /><br />Molly, maybe you can have a Minnesota Emily party or hop a plane to the NW... You can be a virtual Emily D for the party. ;-)<br /><br />Lyle, that sounds like something I'd do. And good interpretation.<br /><br />January-- I definitely agree and you are someone (as is Aimee N.) on letting people know about your book and doing it in a way that is positive and authentic. I am all for the idea of marketing a book, if it's on my terms. I like how you do it, you can be a role model. You and Beyonce. ;-)Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-58483748210662824912010-01-20T05:57:36.520-08:002010-01-20T05:57:36.520-08:00I will be the lone dissenter on marketing your boo...I will be the lone dissenter on marketing your book. If you want more readers to find your book, you have to do basic things to attract their attention. The nice part about marketing, or sharing, is that you're doing some of these things already.<br /><br />Just wrote a RWP piece that should post next week about this very topic.Januaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036651950996873368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-49854841483510159162010-01-19T20:31:30.078-08:002010-01-19T20:31:30.078-08:00Regarding marketing one's book -- some years a...Regarding marketing one's book -- some years ago a poet acquaintance here was crossing the street (a fairly busy street), and she suddenly spotted her book displayed in a bookstore window, and she became so distracted by that for a moment that she stepped just a little too far into traffic, and a car ran over her foot, and broke her foot. (Ouch!)<br /><br />Interesting, the dream about Pooh and the violin. Distractions again, maybe. But what do I know?Lyle Daggetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731915540520704368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-51252381968278763872010-01-19T20:28:30.476-08:002010-01-19T20:28:30.476-08:00Ooooh, I want to dress as Emily Dickinson. :)
I ...Ooooh, I want to dress as Emily Dickinson. :)<br /><br />I agree: the marketing part is really awful. I wish you luck.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684472385651395069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-90789469215180560952010-01-19T16:39:12.321-08:002010-01-19T16:39:12.321-08:00Creme brulee -- even thinking about it makes me ha...Creme brulee -- even thinking about it makes me happy. And for you, my friend - I will happily come as Emily. Perhaps I should have my friends come as their favorite kitchen utensil for "The Alchemist's Kitchen"?Susan Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883699379179129887noreply@blogger.com