
It tells me the tour operator is in touch with and invested in what’s
happening on the tour. It’s usually a simple comment along the lines of
thanking the host for being involved, which is good business practice.
If
you’re organizing the tour yourself, the same applies. I’m always a little
embarrassed when I’m late on the scene because I believe in expressing my
thanks early.
It’s
also good to outline exactly
what’s expected of hosts, along with providing the appropriate material.
I’ve been thanked for putting up the graphics in my post in a particular order.
In that instance, I went with instinct. Point is, if you want things done in a
particular order, a polite request is sufficient as a guideline.
During
the time you’re planning the tour, it pays not only to record what you plan to do,
but also the timeline in which you plan to accomplish various tasks. Setting
‘do by’ dates will help you stay on schedule and avoid panic attacks. It may
sound silly to say this, but I will anyhow – ensure that you jot down even the
smallest of details. In exchanging email and making arrangements, it’s easy for
jobs to slip through the cracks and surprise you at the most inconvenient time.
Make
use of opportunities as they come.
When I put out a call for help with releasing my first self-published book, I
was surprised by the positive responses I received in the comments. I printed
out the information, but eventually didn’t use it for guest posts and such,
which is bad business. However, I still have that list for use whenever I need
it.
While
on tour, you’re going to meet other readers and writers. If you make the time
to do track backs to blogs owned by these individuals, you’ll have an idea of
what they read or write. You’ll also form relationships with some of these persons
over time. Something to think about is doing guest posts or a mini-tour some time after the main event.
I
came across an article yesterday by best-selling writer and marketer Seth Godin, which supports my comment
yesterday about the business of writing/book promotion being a marathon rather
than a sprint. Have a look at 100
days later if you have the time. It’s good information. Carol
Kilgore is someone who does well at this. I see Carol in various places over
a period of time, which helps me keep her books in mind.
- Be invested in what’s happening on tour.
- Say exactly what tour hosts are expected to do.
- Along with a ‘things to do’ list, set completion timelines.
- Make use of other opportunities that spin off from your tour.
It's all about the networking!
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a great job with your theme, J.L.
ReplyDeleteNever waste an opportunities. You do your blog tours really well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links, JL! Happy A-Zeeing.
ReplyDeleteThat's great advice!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everybody. Catch you later.
ReplyDeleteYes! It's always nice if the author knows exactly what they want in the post. Takes out the guesswork. Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteWriting Through College
You're providing a lot of valuable information, Joy. So good of you.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Samantha.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol. It's been an education for me too.
Great tips! :) Thanks Joy.
ReplyDeleteWow J.L.! So much great info in these posts. I think I will pin this for reference. Thanks so much. Glad I found you through the Ninja Captain on the A to Z Challenge. God bless, Maria from Delight Directed Living
ReplyDeleteGood tips. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteKathy @ Swagger Writers
I am terrible at organization so this is definitely something I need to work on. I'm also a negativity queen so the marathon vs. sprint metaphor is something I needed to read!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rebecca.
ReplyDeleteGlad you stopped in, Maria.
Kathy, glad to have you.
Julie, I'm organized, but it's my leaning toward tons of paper that cuts my productivity every time. Can't tell you how much time I lose just searching for stuff.
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