Book Promotion Workshop

This is a hands-on workshop designed to provide clients with all the tools they need to start and execute their own book promotion plan.  The workshop follows a how-to guide that includes marketing, public relations, press release templates, target contact lists and more.  Cost for the Book Promotion Workshop is a one-time, flat fee.  This workshop is ideal for authors that currently lack the budget to retain an outside PR agency.

Workshop Duration

The total duration is roughly six (6) hours.  Module 1 and Module 2 are typically completed in the same day.

• Module 1 is approximately 2 hours.

• Module 2 is approximately 1.5 hours.

• Module 3 is approximately 2.5 hours.

Homework

A homework assignment is given at the end of Module 2.

Outcome

The student will have completed his/her Book Promotion Plan, including marketing and public relations, at the end of Module 3.

Outline of Module 1 - Marketing Overview

• Introduction

• Marketing, Advertising and PR Definitions

• Marketing Segmentation / Identify Your Target Audience

• Book Positioning

• Book Value Proposition

• Marketing Goals

• Sales Goals

• Matching Marketing Efforts with Expected Return on Investment (ROI)

• Sales Channel

• Effective Marketing Campaigns

• Guerrilla Marketing

• Sustainability

• Resources

• Creating the Book Promotion Plan

• Promotional Mix

  • Advertising

  • Personal Selling

  • Publicity / Public Relations (Newspapers, Magazines, Radio, Online, TV)

  • Sales Promotions Targeted at Book Stores (Coupons, Co-ops, etc.)

• Product Life Cycle

Outline of Module 2 - Book Public Relations Tactics

• Target contacts lists specifically for your company including editorial and/or analyst contact information (Note:  Availability varies by industry, by book genre, etc.)

• How to conduct media and/or analyst relations (etiquette, timing, strategy, goals) and build relationships with reporters and analysts

• How/when/why to conduct media and analyst tours

• Pitching Techniques / How to get a reporter or analyst to talk to you

• How to leave effective voice mail messages

• The importance of white papers, bylines, customer testimonials and community relations

• The value of award opportunities and trade shows

• What is a press kit and what should be included

• How to handle the interview with the media

Outline of Module 3 - Action Plan

• Review Student's Homework / Questions and Answers

• Review Student's Draft Book Promotion Plan

• Branding Yourself / Author Positioning

• Web Site Feedback

• Next Steps

Templates Provided

• Press Release

• Media Alert (announcing a publicity stunt)

• Pitch Letter (author event)

• Pitch Letter (editorial board meeting)

Bonus:  If booked by July 15th, the workshop includes up to one hour of post-workshop consulting PLUS a one-month placement of your button ad (125x100 pixels, .GIF file) –OR– your press release/article on the Minority Professional Network (MPN) Book Channel:  www.minorityprofessionalnetwork.com/BookChannel.asp

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