Author To Author’s Newsletter
December 11, 2013
Writing & Publishing Tips
Reader Appreciation Parties
As an author, there are always times when one should let their readers know how much they are appreciated. Whether your sales are through the roof or stuck in a ditch, you should always show your gratitude to those who support your hard work.
I find the best way to do this is to host what I like to call "Reader Appreciation Parties". Though these are not actual physical parties, they can be planned on Facebook and Twitter and you might be surprised by the amount of people that will show up.
Just this past weekend I hosted one in celebration of reaching the 2000 Like milestone on my Facebook author page. I invited all of my Facebook fans and Twitter followers to an event on Facebook.
Events are easy enough to create and allow you the chance to host a party for anyone who would like to come, without clogging the newsfeed of others. An event is private, yet public. Anyone may attend, but the activity doesn't land all over Facebook and irritate or annoy those who might not be interested in participating.
I had roughly 100 attendees and did 10 giveaways that included games, Christmas questions, and tasks to visit other author's pages. Quite a few fellow authors donated books and swag to the event. As a final thank you at the end of the party, there was a Grand Prize Pack awarded to one winner.
Everyone who attended expressed their thanks and let me know how much fun they had. That made me feel as though I had accomplished my goal, which was to show my readers how much I truly appreciate their support.
Hosting these types of events is easy, fun, and a great way to connect with fans, both past, present, and future!
What types of things do you do to you show your appreciation to your readers?
By Author to Author Member and Contributor, Andrea Goodson. You can learn more about Andrea on her website, www.andreagoodson.wordpress.com
Exciting News for Author to Author Group Members
Join Author Lindsey Gray for a Chat!
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December to Remember Giveaway
You can also join Lindsey Gray in her December to Remember Giveaway that runs now through December 23rd! Don't miss it, there are 40 books up for grabs! http://lindsey-gray.blogspot.com/2013/12/december-to-remember-40-ebook-giveaway.html?zx=bef8a3908db3a876
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Pacific Northwest Author Event
Join T.M. Franklin along with other authors at the Barnes & Noble in Kennewick, WA on December 15th! The event runs from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Click here for more information!R.E. Hargrave offers holiday Savings!
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The 12 Days of Christmas
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