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Post by karswell on Mar 27, 2011 15:29:07 GMT 1
Given that we're now "critically acclaimed" we should think about marketing the anthology. I've attached (I think!) a little something I've knocked together this afternoon. I have it as a Word document and as a PDF but have now reached the limits of my capabilities. I don't know how to convert it into a picture so I can post it on websites, facebook etc. Any other ideas for getting the message out there would be greatly appreciated... Attachments:
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Post by Jason Whittle on Mar 27, 2011 16:23:54 GMT 1
I've made promotional postcards for my book. The front is the cover picture and the back is the blurb and web address. The same format would work in this case.
I've ordered mine from Vistaprint but not received them yet. They should be here in a day or two and I'll let you know if they're any good. I'm playing up the local angle with mine, but will also take them to conventions (Oxford in May, Brighton in Sep and Bristol in Oct). I might as well take some Dark Minds ones while I'm at it.
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Post by merseystrangler on Mar 27, 2011 16:27:53 GMT 1
a Des Lewis blurb on any future printings?
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Post by Ross Warren on Mar 27, 2011 17:45:30 GMT 1
a Des Lewis blurb on any future printings? An interesting point if we get to the stage where a second printing might be viable
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Post by benedictjjones on Mar 28, 2011 20:56:26 GMT 1
do we know we'll get our mention/review in BS?
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Post by Ross Warren on Mar 28, 2011 21:02:14 GMT 1
no, pete has next issue sorted so it depends if it fits in with the theme of the following issue. There will be a review and competition in issue 6 of Scream Magazine though.
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Post by benedictjjones on Mar 29, 2011 12:14:03 GMT 1
great stuff
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Post by Ross Warren on Mar 29, 2011 15:50:02 GMT 1
Latest news is it may be in the next issue, waiting for confirmation
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Post by joemynhardt on Mar 29, 2011 19:49:33 GMT 1
Latest news is it may be in the next issue, waiting for confirmation That's excellent news.
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Post by karswell on Mar 30, 2011 10:35:42 GMT 1
It'd be great if we do get a mention (providing it's favourable of course..!)
I've ordered some postcards and am busy organising a light aircraft do do a blanket mail-drop across the country.
(Part of that last sentence is not true).
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Post by karswell on Mar 30, 2011 12:28:05 GMT 1
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Post by Ross Warren on Mar 30, 2011 12:57:58 GMT 1
Nope. I'll get one sent off to them
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Post by benedictjjones on Mar 30, 2011 13:11:04 GMT 1
karswell:if you want me to drop some postcards into local independent bookshops, cafes etc just let me know.
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Post by Ross Warren on Mar 30, 2011 14:35:16 GMT 1
Some Dark Minds bookmarks would be cool
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Post by karswell on Mar 30, 2011 14:43:31 GMT 1
^ Have to confess to having a couple of Dark Minds pens made up! The site seem to do everything (T-shirts, magnets, mugs...) but no bookmarks!
I've ordered 100 postcards so the more the merrier in terms of getting them distributed.
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