Many thanks to Milo James Fowler amazing fictioneer, who allowed me to hijack his blog for "Book Signings for Beginners" (which I belatedly realized is an unintentionally hoity toity title).
If you aren't too offended, please come check it out.
"Book Signings . . . "
Have a spine - awesome!
ReplyDeleteI tried dressing the part. Went as a Ninja. No one could see me...
Good list, Tyrean.
Love that . . . no one could see you. :)
DeleteThanks, Alex!
Really good advice. That first one was something I had to learn because you as so right. Your mind just goes blank.
ReplyDeleteIt just does, doesn't it? Or, at least mine does. :)
DeleteThanks for stopping by Susan!
Reward yourself - chocolate cake with coffee.
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping this list! Thanks, Tyrean.
You're welcome, Dixie! Glad you liked it!
Delete"Have a Spine" is my favorite! Works not only for writing but also for life in general. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it does! :)
DeleteDespite the title I'll check it out. ,)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Maurice. :)
DeleteTyrean, I found this so helpful that I bookmarked it. I like your "dress the part" suggestion. I write for preteens and like to dress casual and look approachable. Or maybe I'm lazy?
ReplyDeleteNo, you are dressing for your audience, and that's not lazy, it's smart! :)
DeleteI couldn't find a place to comment at Milo's. It was probably obvious but oh well. Excellent post. Not hoity toity at all. Goodness, I wish I'd have thought to memorize the blurb. People think telling an agent or editor what their book is about has never looked a buyer in the eye. At least pros hide their distaste for rambling explanations!
ReplyDeleteIt's really hard to sum up a book in a sentence or two and make it sound exciting, but memorizing little bits of description help a little bit. :)
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