Self publishing involves a lot
of efforts on the part of the author to promote his/her book. Printed books are
a great way of promoting your published work. The main challenge for a
self-published author is to make his/her visible to the targeted readers.
Hence, one needs to start with giveaways, atleast in the family/social circle. Here
are a few ways that can be uses to effectively publicize about your published
book and make it leave a mark in the minds of the readers:
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1 - The first copy that
comes out of the press goes to you. Keep that as a trophy for all the hard work
you have done.
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3 - Give one to your spouse
who supported and motivated you and sometimes complained about not sparing
enough time for her/him. Remaining two must be given to your parents who brag about
you, scold you however are always proud of you.
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2 - To your teachers
who encouraged you in any way all those years ago.
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8 - To your all uncles
and aunties who are part and parcel of your family.
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10 – To your friends, neighbours,
invited audience at the Book Release party. Surprise them with signed copies.
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10 - Wrap a few as a
holiday gift for your relatives that appears only on Special Occasions.
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5 - Leave a book at
your favorite shop, with a note explaining how this book is meant for reading
and sharing. A few of the other famous bookstores in the city can be targeted
to place your book.
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1 - You can surprise
your boss with one.
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5 - Send copies to the
editors of local newspapers. If they find the book attractive enough, they may
publish a book review in the newspaper.
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5 - Gift them to your
colleagues with personalized messages.
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5 - Send them to book reviewers. Reviews from noted reviewers/critics might be
beneficial for your literary growth.
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10 - Use printed copies
to giveaway to your online followers. Create an online contest and give printed
books to the winners.
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10 - Give them to your
school and college alumni and library.
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5 - Keep in your car
for your new acquaintances and friendships.
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5 – Participating in a
conference/lecture? Take a few copies along and distribute to other invited
dignitaries.
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5 - If your book is an
academic books, send evaluation copies to faculty of relevant colleges for
review. If your book is a literary work, you must send copies to
Literary/Sahitya Akademis as a nomination for literary awards.
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5 – Collaborate with a
reader’s club and circulate the copies in the group.
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5 - Want to go for
traditional publishing? You’ll need to send the book out to agents, go with
printed copies that definitely put a good impression.
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