On this week’s episode of The Merry Writer Podcast, we are joined by author L.E Harper who answers the question:
“How Do You Run A Successful Book Tour?”
Episode 236
What We Cover:
- How L.E. began doing book tours
- The overall process of setting up a Book tour
- Supplies to bring to an event
- Tips for running your first tour
About L. E. Harper
L.E. Harper is a lifelong fantasy aficionado. From a young age, books about magic and dragons were her escape from reality. Although she suffers from depression, her love for fantastical storytelling has given her something to live for.
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This was an informative podcast. I enjoy doing book tours and have done many of the things suggested. As you mentioned, even if you don’t sell many books, your name is out there. I did one at a local independent book store in Canada and sold about 7 books. But one of them was to a teacher, who read the book, loved it and ordered 25 copies for her class. And invited me to do a class presentation. I give away book marks. That way if they don’t buy a book that day, they may later on. I even help customers pick out other books on the shelves as mine may not be what they are looking for. The staff love that!
(Sorry for the delay in replying… I am now playing catch up!) I love how a single teacher’s order of your book at a book tour turned into a 25 book order and those kids will definitely have discussed your book with others and it could have built even more orders.
It’s nice to think that even a single sale can have an effect further down the line
So true. Every sale can turn into more sales down the line. xo
A lot of useful information!
Yes, it was a great episode. So much we would never have even considered. Thanks so much for listening.
You’re welcome.