tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post9216965891789038470..comments2024-03-27T18:25:17.905-06:00Comments on Books We Love Insider Blog: Book Signing – I’m scared, maybe terrified – Barbara BakerBWL Publishing Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17395363916983844544noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-72339403440391015132023-01-16T17:46:22.078-07:002023-01-16T17:46:22.078-07:00Barbara you did really well at the signing. Rememb...Barbara you did really well at the signing. Remember it's all about that elevator speech - you write emotional coming of age adventures set in and around Banff! That gets the conversation started and the rest takes care of itself. And you did sell quite a few books so congratulations! It was a joy sharing the table with you.BC Deekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780067951446490986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-25014866912370347622023-01-13T18:19:38.108-07:002023-01-13T18:19:38.108-07:00A smile and a chocolate. I've got that part co...A smile and a chocolate. I've got that part covered. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-42410562991968458662023-01-12T09:33:15.124-07:002023-01-12T09:33:15.124-07:00I feel your pain, Barbara. Many people mistake me ...I feel your pain, Barbara. Many people mistake me for a 'Greeter' and then ask, "Where's the bathroom." In the end, welcoming people with a smile is usually all it takes. Smile, smile, and smile!J.C. Kavanaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308508395390287646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-60802265441401380272023-01-11T17:34:42.170-07:002023-01-11T17:34:42.170-07:00Thank you for all your suggestions. Greatly apprec...Thank you for all your suggestions. Greatly appreciated and I will try them out 😁Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-87793092351527160112023-01-10T19:30:21.809-07:002023-01-10T19:30:21.809-07:00Thank you. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-78170782658420510582023-01-10T19:29:57.432-07:002023-01-10T19:29:57.432-07:00Thanks. Almost like giving birth - just breathe lo...Thanks. Almost like giving birth - just breathe lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-22332628899161924452023-01-10T17:35:13.704-07:002023-01-10T17:35:13.704-07:00Love Vijaya's tips. Wishing success for your f...Love Vijaya's tips. Wishing success for your first signing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-56431142106328018252023-01-10T16:45:29.999-07:002023-01-10T16:45:29.999-07:00Sounds terrifying! But it's oddly comforting t...Sounds terrifying! But it's oddly comforting to know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Julie Christenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942544699707866526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-7060312610248609482023-01-10T09:03:03.626-07:002023-01-10T09:03:03.626-07:00There are so many different sales techniques, it g...There are so many different sales techniques, it gets confusing. Some say sell yourself. Others say separate yourself from the product and just sell the product on its own merits. For an author, it's even more complicated, since the product is so close to our hearts. Here is what works for me: make eye contact, smile, compliment the potential reader (on a piece of jewelry, clothes, hair, perfume etc...) ask what they like to read, listen, answer questions honestly, hand them the book, let them read the back cover blurb in peace. If they show interest, quote a few reviews, talk about what makes that book special or memorable... Closing is the most difficult part for me. Just ask "Would you like to buy it? I'll sign it for you." If they don't buy on the spot, give them a card, postcard, or other promotional item with your name, website, etc... Maybe they will buy the eBook version.Vijaya Schartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562958609545624615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-20710389800800316702023-01-10T08:42:15.451-07:002023-01-10T08:42:15.451-07:00Love your honesty. Sending positive vibes from Ont...Love your honesty. Sending positive vibes from Ontario. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-74982677793268114802023-01-10T08:05:27.613-07:002023-01-10T08:05:27.613-07:00feel your pain. Just remember to take deep breaath... feel your pain. Just remember to take deep breaaths but not too many or you'll hyperventalate. Good luck with the signing.Janet Lane Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488093917556546485noreply@blogger.com