Promo Day Live Event: Facebook Chat- Working with Book Bloggers

During the Promo Day event on Saturday 11th May 2019 as well as the free webinars, giveaways, and pitch sessions with publishers, there will also be live events happening throughout the day.

Join in the live chats via social media for extra exposure for your books, brand, and/or products. 

Promo Day doesn't just want to teach you tips and strategies to help with your book marketing, and author branding efforts. We want to help you put them into action. 

Got a product or service that would be useful to writers and authors? We want to help you get in touch with your target audience. 

Facebook Chat: Working with Book Bloggers

Join us for the Facebook wall chat about working with book bloggers live event during Promo Day 2019, where everyone is welcome to join in.

You'll have the chance to introduce yourself and tell everyone about your books/book blogs. We'll also be chatting about what book bloggers do, and how authors and bloggers can work together for best results.  

Where: Facebook

Host: @PromoDay

When: 2pm CET, Saturday 11th May 2019

Hashtag: #PromoDay2019

Who should take part: Book Bloggers, Authors, Writers, Publishers, PR Companies 

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Promo Day Live Event: Twitter Book Promo Party

During the Promo Day event on Saturday 11th May 2019 as well as the free webinars, giveaways, and pitch sessions with publishers, there will also be live events happening throughout the day.

Join in the live chats via social media for extra exposure for your books, brand, and/or products. 

Promo Day doesn't just want to teach you tips and strategies to help with your book marketing, and author branding efforts. We want to help you put them into action. 

Got a product or service that would be useful to writers and authors? We want to help you get in touch with your target audience. 

Twitter Book Promo Party

The first live event during Promo Day 2019 will be a Twitter Book Promo Party where everyone is welcome to join in using the hashtag #PromoDay2019.

You'll have the chance to introduce yourself and tell everyone about your books. We'll also be chatting about our book marketing journeys so far, and sharing about tools and resources that have helped us. 

Where: Twitter

Host: @PromoDayEvent

When: 10am CET, Saturday 11th May 2019

Hashtag: #PromoDay2019

Who should take part: Authors, Writers, Publishers.

Time left until live event:

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Giveaway: 4thewords Subscription Packages

Prizes for this giveaway are donated by 4thewords

During the Promo Day event on Saturday 11th May 2019 4 lucky winners will be able to get their hands on these awesome subscription packages by 4thewords

• One "1 Year Subscription Time" prize
• 3 "3 Month Subscription Time" prizes

About 4thewords

4thewords is an online writing platform which motivates writers of all background to write more through gamification. Writing can be hard, especially when you need to consistently produce a high output of words. By injecting a little fun into the routine, and daily rewards which promote a healthy writing habits, we make it easier to reach those word count goals.

We’re a community of bloggers, professional authors, College and High School students, research scientist, gamers and first time writers from all over the world. Come for the words, stay for the fun!

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The Rafflecopter for this giveaway will be available during the Promo Day 2019 event on Saturday 11th May. 

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Pitch Sessions with ASJ Publishing

I'm excited to announce that ASJ Publishing will be taking pitches during the Promo Day 2019 event on Saturday 11th May. 

About ASJ Publishing

Website: http://www.asjpublishing.com/hybrid-publishing/ 

ASJ Publishing was founded in 2010 by Award winning author, C.A.Milson (Chris Jackson), and officially launched in August 2012.

From the time we opened our virtual doors until now, ASJ Publishing continues to change with the times. Until 2015, our focus was solely POD, Ebooks and Audiobooks. By the end of 2015, our focus expanded to the world of music, film and Virtual Reality. ASJ Publishing is also an Indie Film Production company (with two series for TV already released), Music Distributor, and the first publishing house to release Virtual Reality books on the Oculus Rift.

In late 2018, we moved away from Traditional Publishing and into Hybrid Publishing. While there are authors who have a great story to tell, what eludes a lot of authors is the aspect of Marketing. Hence our Hybrid Publishing was born.

As of January 2019, we are a member of the IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association).

It is my vision to be a pioneer and change the way people think about Literature and the Arts. ~ Chris Jackson. As Robert Kennedy once said, “Some men see things as they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not.“

MISSION STATEMENT

It is our Mission to bring quality Publishing for authors, musicians and film artists. Regardless of what your situation is, we can help bring your novel, music album or film to the next level of Publishing & Distribution.

ASJ Publishing is a business that works with first-time/indie authors, musicians and film artists. We combine the unlimited potential of a new artist with a unique approach to publishing in order to provide our clients with high quality books, music and films.

We are publishers of Print (POD), Ebooks, Audio Books. Bookstores can order through Ingram.

Book titles are available in Paperback, Ebook, Hardback and Audiobook formats.

Children Books are available as Board books.

Some books will be available as V-books and available on Oculus Rift from 2016.

ASJ Publishing is a registered Company in Australia and Philippines.

Australian ABN: 263-233-09924

Philippines DTI: 04963436

Guidelines 

ASJ Publishing are not a traditional publisher, but a hybrid publisher. There are 2 main packages available. One for standard trade book, the other for Children books. For the fee, we handle all the promotion and marketing for the author, which includes mass distribution through Ingram, facebook page with targeted ads each month, book review campaign and book blast, and other mediums of marketing. 

Your  pitch, you should include: 

• Author Name
• Previous titles released (if any)
• Name of book
• Short blurb plus add 3 chapters of their book. 

Timeframe of when you sign contract to release of your book is 4 months. 


A few of the book published by ASJ Publishing:

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Who Should Take Part in Promo Day 2019

Who Should Take Part in Promo Day 2019

Promo Day is a conference for creatives of every kind; Writers, Authors, PR companies, Publishers, Editors, Book Cover Designers, Illustrators, Book Reviewers, Book Bloggers, and anyone else interested in books and marketing.

The event gives all participants the chance to connect with others from all areas of the publishing industry. So if you're looking to network with industry professionals this is the event for you! 

Writers and Authors

Promo Day is all about what happens after you've written a book. It's a chance for writers, and authors to promote their work, whilst networking with others from the industry, and learning new strategies to help them in their career.

PR Companies

Book tours are a highly effective way to promote new, and older releases. Given that a large amount of Promo Day participants are authors and publishers, this is the perfect event to showcase the services a PR company has to offer. 

Editors

Although the main focus of Promo Day is book marketing, and author branding, the event also touches on elements like editing, formatting, etc.... that play an important role in the success of a book. The first step for great sales is having a great product. This is why editors should participate in the Promo Day event. It's the perfect platform to use to raise awareness of the importance of editing, and to showcase the various services they offer. 

Book Cover Designers

Whilst we'd all like to think it isn't true, most of us are guilty of judging books by their covers. A book cover can make, or break your chances of success.  A lot of Promo Day's participants have yet to publish their books and are looking to learn more about the industry before they take that step. For those considering self publishing, being able to connect with book cover designers during the event is incredibly useful. Many in fact, will be on the look out for a cover design for their book.

Illustrators

When it comes to illustrations a lot of writers don't know where to start. Finding an illustrator to work with can be difficult for those who haven't done it before. Promo Day is the perfect place for illustrators and writers to connect and discuss the illustration process. 

Book reviewers

Book reviews are gold for authors. Word of mouth is the best kind of publicity an author can get for their book. Authors are always on the look out for book reviewers they can share their books with. If you're a book reviewer you're sure to find new opportunities during the Promo Day event.  

Book Bloggers

Book bloggers do an amazing job of spreading the word about books and authors. From reviewing books, showcasing them, hosting giveaways, interviews and guest posts, book bloggers are an author's best friend. So if you're looking to connect with authors and publishers, and to put yourself on the industry radar this is the event for you.

Avid readers

Not a professional book blogger or reviewer? But you still love books and finding out more about authors, and the publishing industry? Promo Day is for you too. There are lots of giveaways where you could win free copies of books, and they are also lots of opportunities to chat with authors during the event. 

So want are you waiting for? Bookmark this event now so you don't miss out on Promo Day 2019.

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Webinar: Your Book Promotion Toolkit with Krysten Lindsay Hager

Webinar Title: Your Book Promotion Toolkit

Presenter: Krysten Lindsay Hager

A brief outline of what will be covered:

What to include in your media kit and why.

About Krysten: 

Krysten Lindsay Hager writes about friendship, self-esteem, fitting in, frenemies, crushes, fame, first loves, and values. She is the author of True Colors, Best Friends...Forever?, Next Door to a Star,  Landry in Like, Competing with the Star (The Star Series: Book 2), Dating the It Guy, and Can Dreams Come True?. True Colors, won the Readers Favorite award for best preteen book and the Dayton Book Expo Bestseller Award for childen/teens. Competing with the Star is a Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist.

​Krysten's work has been featured in USA Today, The Flint Journal, the Grand Haven Tribune, the Beavercreek Current, the Bellbrook Times, Springfield News-Sun, Grand Blanc View, Dayton Daily News and on the talk show Living Dayton. 

Author's Social Media/Websites:

Website: http://www.krystenlindsay.com/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/krystenlindsay/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrystenLindsay

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrystenLindsayHagerAuthor

Amazon author page: http://amzn.to/1qSzRF6

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClIQCsRcKc97-25oXvabZ8A

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/krystenlindsay/

Important info:

When: Saturday 5th May 2018 (available all day)

Where: In the event forums

Cost: FREE!

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Webinar: Podcasts and Radio Shows with Marsha Cook

Webinar Title: Podcasts and Radio Shows

Presenter: Marsha Cook

A brief outline of what will be covered:

The topic is using a podcast for social media in a positive way. 

Discussion about Radio Shows and having your audience connect with you in a public forum. 

About Marsha: 

From romance and inspirational to adventure and fiction, Marsha has more than 20 years of experience in the writing industry. Overall, there are 12 books, five of which are children's and 11 feature-length screenplays published and written under her name. She just started writing under Lady Jane Sinclair sharing her work with a different audience.

 

Marsha is also a host of a Blog Talk Radio Podcast. With her guests, she discusses writing and what's new in the entertainment field. She is the founder of Michigan Avenue Media and a partner of the World of Ink Network. 

Wanting to help writers reach their goals, Marsha founded the literary agency Marcus Bryan & Associates in 1996. She achieved signatory status from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) within two years. In that capacity, she has represented more than 100 screenwriters and authors, and has also optioned books to movie production companies. 

Links:

http://www.marshacaspercook.com 

https://www.facebook.com/marshacaspercook

https://www.facebook.com/WorldofInkNetwork/

https://twitter.com/mba3308

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-casper-cook

https://worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com

https://www.pinterest.com/marshacaspercook/pin

Important info:

When: Saturday 5th May 2018 (available all day)

Where: In the event forums

Cost: FREE!

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Webinar: Video Strategies For Authors with Jo Linsdell

Webinar Title: Video Strategies For Authors

Presenter: Jo Linsdell

A brief outline of what will be covered:

• You’ll understand which are the best strategies for you to integrate video as part of your book marketing plan.
• We'll look at why you should consider getting your face, and your books on screen, and some ideas for the types of content you can create. 
• We'll touch on; YouTube, Facebook Live, and some apps and tools that can help you create awesome video content.

About Jo: 

Jo Linsdell is an award winning and internationally best selling author and illustrator. A recognized marketing expert, she is also the founder and organizer of the Promo Day event, and the Writers and Authors website (http://www.WritersAndAuthors.info).

Important info:

When: Saturday 5th May 2018 (available all day)

Where: In the event forums

Cost: FREE!

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Webinar: Your Author Marketing Plan with Brandy Potter

Webinar Title: Your Author Marketing Plan

Presenter: Brandy Potter

A brief outline of what will be covered:

• What is a Marketing Plan
• Definition
• Purpose
• Where to begin
• Size up the competition
• Set goals for you and your book
• S.m.a.r.t. goals
• Identify your brand
• Define your audience
• What needs does my audience have
• How will my book affect them
• What do I have for them that other authors don’t
• How can I help my audience
• What is your budget?
• How to reach your audience
• Where do they socialize online
• Key bloggers in your area
• Ideas for guest blog posts
• Local papers
• Local key places library, grocery store etc
• Podcasts
• Speaking engagements
• Writers conventions
• Getting reviews.
• Free copies
• Soliciting
• Doing reviews in exchange
• Book trailer yes or no?

About Brandy: 

Brandy Potter lives in Maryland with her husband and their 3 children. She has been writing since she was 9 years old, but Venomous Lives was her first published novel. Currently she is working on a romance suspense and a romance thriller. Her character development focuses on the psychology of the everyday person, fictionalized visions people overcoming their conflicts. She enjoys watching people and observing their behaviors. What makes us and at times what breaks us. She likes strong female leads but maintains that they are strong in different ways. She does reviews for an online blog magazine and facilitates an online author’s group.

Important info:

When: Saturday 5th May 2018 (available all day)

Where: In the event forums

Cost: FREE!

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Webinar: Use Your Spare Creative Energy to Build a Community with Sandy Lender

Webinar Title: Use Your Spare Creative Energy to Build a Community

Presenter: Sandy Lender

A brief outline of what will be covered:

Authors have used blogs to attract audiences to their new releases since the early 2000s. For the past 10 years, attracting an audience to a blog has become more difficult. Enter the concept of building a community or network. We’re not talking about going back to forums and yahoo groups. Instead, we’ll talk specifically about how to build a community similar to the Mighty Networks concept, either on that emerging (and impressive) platform or on other free platforms. You CAN bring all your marketing elements together in one place and it doesn’t have to be scary.

In this session, we’ll look specifically at:

·  How to decide who you invite to your network—how to “niche down” to make the community work for its members

·  How to set the goals for your network

·  How to prepare topics for engagement

· How to make your community—large or small—profitable in engagement, dollars, traffic, or what YOUR goal may be

About Sandy: 

Sandy Lender has a 26-year career in journalism and public relations. She has taught media training to university officials and corporate CEOs, but also has a keen understanding of online marketing. In the mid-2000s, she ran a number of blogs to support marketing of the fantasy series ArcheBooks Publishing released for her, and she taught successful blogging to fellow authors. Lender taught how to use social media for one’s business at the 2011 CONEXPO/CON-AGG, which is the largest tradeshow in the United States, and at a couple World of Asphalt conferences over the years. She has been collecting awards for her technical writing in 2016 and 2017, and her company IYF Publishing has released its first novel, She’s Not Broken, in early February of this year.

Important info:
When: Saturday 5th May 2018 (available all day)
Where: In the event forums
Cost: FREE!

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