This is awesome information and much less convoluted than I expected! I work on fashion and entertainment and I’m very well aware of the use of media kits and cover letters. Great to learn that it’s also the language track that authors use! Great video!
I didn’t think about book stores in airports. Great strategy. Phone calls and in person meetings work so well even though the world seems to increasingly go digital. I came here from your podcast video
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One of my picture books has a family of penguins in an aeroplane on the cover with the title NEVER GIVE UP. From the cover, you may think it's a great book for a flight to keep kids busy. The problem I see though the plane malfunctions and the penguins have to make an emergency landing. Because of that, I'm not sure if they will like it. It is a great inspirational story though, and there is no plane crash, but I'm not sure. Also, literary agents hate when you send them cookies (or other things) to bribe them, so I don't know about that part though.
The cookies weren't for agents - just for the bookstore managers who do not get cookies all that often. Literary managers don't even open their own mail so you'd be lucky to get it to them even if they did like it. :) The best way to find out about your book and the concept is to talk to someone in the airport bookstore and see what they think!
It could had been even better if Bob or you talked about how do airport bookstore pays the author and what are their commission. But, thank you for sharing though ☺
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This is gold, thank you Julie & Robert! Old-school techniques are new again, people want real connections. I'd love to see more author spotlights, this is great.
Thank you!! I really appreciate the input, and I am happy to hear you want more spotlights because we have 3 more coming up, plus one more from Robert on changing his cover design. :)
It's possible! We have had other clients do it in select airports. Bob is the only one we know systematically doing it all over ... but what he did is possible to do by anyone!
Ingram Sparks did a podcast episode on this (Go Publish Yourself) but the suggestions weren't nearly this helpful or encouraging. This video makes it seem possible. The podcast episode did not. Thx.
Thanks Terri! It is possible - we know other authors who have done it too - but the way Bob breaks it down, you can actually see how any author could do this! Thank you for stopping by and for commenting the day a video is released. Everyone who comments on the day a video is released is entered to win some sweet #noboringbooks swag. We do the draws LIVE … normally every two weeks but I am away when the next one is scheduled … so I’ll have extra prizes when we meet again on February 4th at 2pm PST / 5pm EST - really hope you can be there! And, if you can’t, the replay will be available so you can tune in to hear if you won!
Genius! In an age when having a great manuscript isn't enough, sorry to say, it fires me up and gives me ideas (and hope). Thanks, Robert and Julie! (and the journal IS soft). :) I'd love seeing more interviews like this with other experts sharing their winning tactics.
Thank you so much 😊! I will try this. One question if I upgrade my journal on Ingram sparks will they distribute it to airports? I am self publishing my journal with my own ISBN number and barcode. Thank you again.
Thanks Jose! My editor couldn't do as many fun things with the white background ... so I went back to Green Screen. I also thought my tongue looked orange on the white background! HAHA :p But I appreciate that you noticed we changed it up. :)
It's amazing how some things have changed with the internet the last 25 years. Robert proves that old school techniques still have value!
Right? I thought it was an awesome lesson for us to learn. I am so grateful he shared it with us.
I loved seeing Robert tell his story. Thumbs up for more author interviews. Thanks.
I’m sending cookies 🍪 with my book and a cover letter
This is awesome information and much less convoluted than I expected! I work on fashion and entertainment and I’m very well aware of the use of media kits and cover letters. Great to learn that it’s also the language track that authors use! Great video!
Love that perspective - thank you for sharing!
Books stores...Airport...I like it 🌎
fantastic advice. I am researching airports today! Thanks so much
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!
@@BookLaunchers thank you. I've been watching tons of your videos. Really helpful😊
I didn’t think about book stores in airports. Great strategy. Phone calls and in person meetings work so well even though the world seems to increasingly go digital. I came here from your podcast video
Hey - thanks for letting me know your path - love learning that! :)
Great idea for expanding a book. Thanks for the information.
You're welcome!
Thank You 🙏
You're welcome! See you tomorrow? **You’re Invited** our Holiday Extravaganza Deep Dive is happening on Saturday, December 11th at 10am PST. This is our annual Open Q&A with the Book Launchers team paired with a TON of prizes, presents, and promised fun!! Register here to join us: www.booklaunchers.com/deepdive
One of my picture books has a family of penguins in an aeroplane on the cover with the title NEVER GIVE UP. From the cover, you may think it's a great book for a flight to keep kids busy. The problem I see though the plane malfunctions and the penguins have to make an emergency landing. Because of that, I'm not sure if they will like it. It is a great inspirational story though, and there is no plane crash, but I'm not sure.
Also, literary agents hate when you send them cookies (or other things) to bribe them, so I don't know about that part though.
The cookies weren't for agents - just for the bookstore managers who do not get cookies all that often. Literary managers don't even open their own mail so you'd be lucky to get it to them even if they did like it. :)
The best way to find out about your book and the concept is to talk to someone in the airport bookstore and see what they think!
I love the traditional techniques here. I’m glad to see they still have merit. Awesome story and suggestions
Thanks Derek! I hope Robert is checking out the comments! I'm so grateful he shared with everyone.
Hello...Julie🌎
Thank you both Julie Broad and Robert Workman. Not just great tips but solid inspiration too...
Glad you enjoyed it!
It could had been even better if Bob or you talked about how do airport bookstore pays the author and what are their commission. But, thank you for sharing though ☺
This is awesome! I can't wait to play that phone call game and it's nice to hear that some things still work like this.
Bob is a true salesman - love him and his old school ways working like a charm in 2020.
Great. Those are some good tips that I do at times. No wonder I am also called Robert. Nothing can replace the human touch.
Exactly! Great guys .... great name!
Great idea - I am a first time author and excited about these ideas.
Wonderful! If you’re just getting started with writing, I highly recommend our 7 steps to write a non-fiction book. You can get that at www.booklaunchers.com/7steps and if you’re ready to market a book our Gameplan for selling 1000 books with less than $100 is a great way to start planning your book marketing. You can download that for free at www.booklaunchers.com/gameplan
I really think airports & prison are the untapped industries.. U literally have a captive audience.. I plan on exploring both
We haven't pursued prisons at all but you are right about that too! Thank you for stopping by and for commenting the day a video is released. Everyone who comments on the day a video is released is entered to win some sweet #noboringbooks swag. We do the draws LIVE … normally every two weeks but I am away when the next one is scheduled … so I’ll have extra prizes when we meet again on February 4th at 2pm PST / 5pm EST - really hope you can be there! And, if you can’t, the replay will be available so you can tune in to hear if you won!
This is gold, thank you Julie & Robert! Old-school techniques are new again, people want real connections. I'd love to see more author spotlights, this is great.
Thank you!! I really appreciate the input, and I am happy to hear you want more spotlights because we have 3 more coming up, plus one more from Robert on changing his cover design. :)
I totally agree. As a author who is still working a 9-5, I can appreciate any suggestion from established authors.
Bonjour,
Great video! Proof simplicity still has value...
So few people do it anymore which helps too!
super helpful, I'm going to give it a whirl
I hope you do. Let us know how it goes when you get to that point.
It would be amazing to have a book in airport bookstores...
It's possible! We have had other clients do it in select airports. Bob is the only one we know systematically doing it all over ... but what he did is possible to do by anyone!
I'll try my level best for that...
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I don't even know what you mean but I love the enthusiasm.
Ingram Sparks did a podcast episode on this (Go Publish Yourself) but the suggestions weren't nearly this helpful or encouraging. This video makes it seem possible. The podcast episode did not. Thx.
Thanks Terri! It is possible - we know other authors who have done it too - but the way Bob breaks it down, you can actually see how any author could do this!
Thank you for stopping by and for commenting the day a video is released. Everyone who comments on the day a video is released is entered to win some sweet #noboringbooks swag. We do the draws LIVE … normally every two weeks but I am away when the next one is scheduled … so I’ll have extra prizes when we meet again on February 4th at 2pm PST / 5pm EST - really hope you can be there! And, if you can’t, the replay will be available so you can tune in to hear if you won!
Yes! Hustle!
Right! I love Bob's spirit and go get 'em approach!
Genius! In an age when having a great manuscript isn't enough, sorry to say, it fires me up and gives me ideas (and hope). Thanks, Robert and Julie! (and the journal IS soft). :) I'd love seeing more interviews like this with other experts sharing their winning tactics.
AWESOME!!!
Top Secret...l got the hook!!!
great info
Thank you so much 😊! I will try this. One question if I upgrade my journal on Ingram sparks will they distribute it to airports? I am self publishing my journal with my own ISBN number and barcode. Thank you again.
They don't automatically distribute to airports but if you drive demand to get it in there they can order from Ingram.
Awesome videos, what happened with the withe backdrop? It looked amazing. Love your content!
Thanks Jose! My editor couldn't do as many fun things with the white background ... so I went back to Green Screen. I also thought my tongue looked orange on the white background! HAHA :p But I appreciate that you noticed we changed it up. :)
@@BookLaunchers Fair enough 😊. You have an awesome editor.
I like his secret sauce! Thinking outside the box... or tin in this case :)
Right?! It helped him become one of our favorite clients too... ;) gifts go a long way in pretty much every situation I think. :)
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I have written book "I did it His Way" somehow I feel there is a blockage not letting go forward. HELP PLEASE