My last clue put you front and centre marketing in cyberspace. Now, my sixth secret drags you from the behind the comforting anonymity of your computer screen into the glare of the public.
Get Off Your Duff! Credit: E. Polinsky
Put on a pair of sunglasses if you have to but get out there and shine.
CLUE 6
Get off Your Freakin’ Duff!
• Scout out personal appearance opportunities, like book readings & book clubs
• Attend relevant tradeshows, arty shows & sell your books
• Visit bookstores, offer to sign stock or do a book signing
• Join groups (local, professional, online) for information and promotional opportunities
• Attend writing conferences & conventions; volunteer on the organising committee and/or ask to be a panellist
• Teach a continuing education course or two at your local college.
Well, only one secret clue left…just in time for celebrating the last days of 2009.
Happy holidays to all.
A good time of year to take stock of what you’ve learned, accomplished, avoided and forgotten!
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