Saturday, August 28, 2010

I'M READY TO MARKET MY BOOK....NOW I JUST NEED TO FINISH IT!

I'm so pumped up about marketing my book, and I'm not even finished writing it yet! I have all kinds of things "semi" lined up for when the books are stacked up and ready to sell. Of course, I've talked to various local places about book signings, and will be contacting out of town and out of state venues next. I also have other ideas up my sleeve that I'll share at a later date!

Recently I received an e-mail from Vista Prints stating they had numerous FREE products. A few months ago I ordered return address labels from them that are very nice, so I checked out their website again. I couldn't wait to share all these fantastic personalized items I bought for practically nothing!



Okay, this baseball cap was not free, but I just had to have it!

I ordered it personalized with my first & last name, the name of my book, and the image of a stack of books. I plan on wearing it at my book signings, and maybe even in my car as I drive cross country!

I also ordered these new business cards. They have one image on the front and a coordinating one on the back. They were FREE for 250 cards!

I also ordered the (72)  personalized round stickers which I'll put on the outside of any book I sign.
And lastly my order also included 140 return address labels with a similar book image.

I got all of the above: personalized baseball cap, address labels, business cards and autograph stickers, for $33.72. The business cards and shipping were FREE! Every item is very nice quality. I was really impressed with the baseball cap.

As I've mentioned before when I "promote" a website, or writer, or any product, I am not getting paid one cent for this. It's just my opinion and I want to share good things with all my blog buddies!

Also, they have hundreds of images to choose from or you can upload your own. Oh, one more thing. I ordered this online on August 25th. I received everything today, August 28th. How's that for service?

Okay, it's back to my book. Otherwise none of this stuff is going to do me any good, is it?!

"You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want." --Margaret Young

19 comments:

  1. Looks like you're all set for that book tour. Now write, write like the wind! (I would have gotten a hat too!!)

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  2. Good luck, Becky. I'm "rooting" for you. (Is that how I spell rooting?) Susan

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  3. Becky such cute stuff!! I have cards for my Etsy shop made at Vista Print and I was very happy with them. Now go write! :)

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  4. Becky---How much do you still need to write? Have you written it all, and you're just doing some revising/polishing?

    We're all cheering you on. Remember one of the most important pieces of writing advice: BIC (Butt in Chair). Park your rump at your desk and get writing!

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  5. How exciting, and great stuff. The baseball cat is really cool.

    Now get writing - I want to read your book!

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  6. It is good to be prepared for the inevitable.

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  7. Very exciting, Becky! I am glad that you are looking forward to the travel and promotion part of your book. I love your hat and cards. I bet you will need more than 72 stickers though!

    I am so looking forward to reading it. If you end up out here, I'll be there.

    Kathy

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  8. Looks like you're all set to go, Becky! :-)

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  9. Wishing you all the very best, Becky! The wind's in your sails, and you're ready for action. It must be such an exciting time :D

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  10. I'm intrigued by the title...That, along with the knowledge that I will thoroughly enjoy reading it, is going to compel me to buy your book.

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  11. Those look so cool, great stuff!
    Huge hugs!

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  12. What a blessing! Sounds like you are on your way:)

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  13. Hey Linda took the words right out of my mouth - You go girl!

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  14. Love all the stuff!! Glad to see you're making the most of the journey...as well as the destination! Happy writing!!!

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  15. Hi Becky! I love Vista Print. Found them a few years ago and have referred them many times. They have great products and the prices are outstanding in most cases.

    Come to Georgia for you book tour! I wanna give you a hug with real arms instead of virtual ones!

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  16. Get to work girl - like all your goodies. sandie

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  17. Thanks so much to all of you!! You've all helped cheer me along in your own specials ways! Linda, Janel, Susan, Linda, Sioux, Ellie, Nessa, Kathy, Daisy, Sam, Sioux (again!), Estrella, Karen, Lynn, Tammy, Lisa & Chatty!

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  18. I will definitely check them out! This is so exciting, Becky.

    Keep pushing along with the writing! You're almost there!

    =)

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