Random Acts of Publicity Week
Are you like me? I always promise myself that today I’ll write a review of my friends’ books and actually post them on Amazon or Library Thing or somewhere. But do I? No. That’s about to change!
I know how wonderful it is to see new reviews on Amazon of one of my books. I know that it’s better to give than to receive. This week, I vow to put these two things together and give friends some support for their books.
So, I’m declaring next week, September 7-11, as the RANDOM ACTS OF PUBLICITY WEEK, a week when you do something to promote a friend’s book, or to promote a recent book you’ve read. I’ll post an introduction on Monday, but because of the holiday we won’t get started with the ACTS until Tuesday.
Here’s how it works:
- Post your intent to join. In the comments here, post that you intend to join in the fun.
- Daily Acts of Publicity. Each day, do one Random Act of Publicity. You can choose to concentrate on one friend’s book; you can choose a different author/book each day; you can promote a book you like, even if you don’t know the author. Post a comment on that day’s suggested activities when you complete it.
- Daily suggestions. Each day, I’ll suggest an activity. I’ll try to add links and info, so you’ll learn a bit more about promotion or have access to new resources. Try to complete the activity that day. I’ve tried to include both off-line and on-line activities. Here’s the schedule:
- Tuesday: Word of Mouth
- Wednesday: Reviews
- Thursday: Links
- Friday: Social Media
Four days of promoting others’ books should be great fun.
Get started today on the Random Acts of Publicity Week:
- Spread the word. Let others know about the Random Acts of Publicity Week. (Copy the banner if you want and post it on your site.)
- Read or re-read books. Plan the books you want to promote. Have you been waiting for a good time to read your friend’s book? This is that good time. Check it out; buy it; read it by next Tuesday.
Such a great idea! So many titles I’ve been meaning to review… this’ll get my butt in gear! Count me in!
Great idea!
Count me in! What a terrific idea!
I’m in! What a great idea!
P.S. This idea seems to be everywhere in the air these days. Check out this post by Eileen Flanagan:
http://www.eileenflanagan.com/blog/2009/7/24/if-you-love-a-writer.html
Great ideas!
I LOVE this idea! Very fun. I posted your link on twitter and we’ll do our part at Chasing Heroes!
Thanks for the wonderful idea. I’m game!
Sara: Eileen has some great ideas! Thanks for pointing out the article.
What fun – count me in!
Sounds good. I’m game.
Lovely! I’m in.
I’m hoping I can participate.
Dina:
Do what you can! I know that if I do even one review for a friend, I’ll be happy!
Darcy
Brilliant idea, Darcy. We should do this once a month, or even once a week. There’s Non-fiction Mondays, Poetry Fridays, how about RAP Tuesdays :)
I’d love to join you, Darcy. I’m also spreading the word through my blog and to the SCBWI members in the California North/Central region where I’m co-Regional Advisor.
I’m in! I think this is a wonderful thing to do.
About to tweet this … love it!
Wonderful idea, Darcy! I’ll forward the link to this page to the Midsouth and Southern Breeze SCBWI listservs!
Patricia, Mitali, Kristin:
Thanks for passing on the news about this fun event!
Darcy
What a genius idea, Darcey. I’ll try. I’m going to make a list of what I plan to-do today. I’ll be traveling during Random Acts of Publicity Week, but I expect to be “connected” – internet is everywhere!
This is a wonderful idea. I’ve been lazy about reviewing friends’ books but this will inspire me.
I’m in! And I just posted your announcement to our local SCBWI listserv in the Ventura/Santa Barbara region.
Thanks for the nudge, Darcy. I happen to have a book coming out September 8 – The Secret World of Walter Anderson – just in time for Random Acts of Publicity Week! Now I’m committed to paying it forward. Great idea to help each other – thanks!
Fantastic idea! I’m in.
Count me in!
Already set it up. I’m reviewing books for the “Waging Peace” blog of the local newspaper the (Albany) Times-Union as well as the readergirlz Salon. Now I have to make my deadlines.
Count me in! This is good for all of us.
I’m on board and I just posted to our SoCal region in the OC. Great idea. Thanks.
What a creative way to help others…I just had to jump in.
What a simply great idea!
Nifty idea! Count me in!
I’m in!! What a great idea.
Jean
Count me in!
I do a lot of interviews, but I haven’t tackled a review on my blog. I’ll give it a go.
I’ll join in the fun.
I’m in! This sounds fun and productive. A great combination!
Looking forward — Great idea!
Me, too!
Me too!
I’d love to do this, too. I’ll also pass the word to others…
Yes, me, too! Excellent idea!
I’m in. What a great idea!
I’m in…I’m thrilled…great idea!
I make a living at promoting author’s and illustrator’s books and I think this is a GREAT idea! Why don’t we use a hashtag of sorts on Twitter (maybe #RAP?) so we can see them all at any time? I love it that we’re all talking to each other about books more and more. It’s all good.
My first unofficial random act: publicizing ‘Random Week’ on Facebook and at two writing YahooGroups. Looking forward to doing more!
Wonderful idea! please count me in.
What a fabulous idea!
I’m in. What a great idea!
Great idea! I’ll participate!
I came. I saw. I tweeted. And I’m in!
Woohoo! Count me in. I’m ready to put in a good word for my fellow writers–it’s so much easier and more enjoyable than promoting myself! Thanks for this great idea.
Great idea! We all need to support each other!
This is such a wonderful idea. Sign me up.
What a fab idea! Count on me & my tweet machine in.
My book, The Naked Gardener, is at Amazon.com.
How about a list of other participants’ titles?
Great Darcy. I debut a new trailer for a Back list book.
Fantastic idea! Count me in. I’m looking forward to this!
I am in!
I’m in, Darcy (just a little late posting my intentions!!)
Fabulous – count me in! (Better late than never!!)
I’m in, although I see I’m a little bit late. I think Ill make up my own week. I’m sure you won’t mind! Great idea.!