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.
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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.
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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!