My Virtual Book Tour Begins!
My mom called this morning and asked, "What exactly IS a Virtual Book Tour?"
Good question, Mom!
In a nutshell, the VBT is a new way to market books. Rather than -- or in my case, in addition to -- doing book signings in stores across the country, authors visit blogs and websites writing about their books and related topics.
There are several advantages to a VBT:
1. There aren't any travel expenses. No hotels or airline tickets. Just a lot of writing in advance.
2. The content created and posted lives on forever where a book event in a store is finite.
3. Bloggers and readers span the globe, so an author can reach people in many countries.
So, today launches my VBT! First stop: Virtual Book Tour de 'Net. Stop by and see what they have to say about A Journey into Michelangelo's Rome today! Tomorrow: a playlist on High Culture/Low Budget.
More questions about the VBT concept? Just let me know!
Originally posted on Just Go! at http://aknickerson.blogspot.com/.
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Before she learned how to read, Angela Nickerson refused to eat broccoli and aspired to be a tap dancing nurse. However, once her mom taught her to read, Angela's medical aspirations expired. Her favorite books were those set in "the olden days"...
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Hi Angela,
Congratulations on the book! I love the subject. As a matter of fact, we're going to Rome next year and I'm looking forward to reading your book. I'm intrigued by your virtual book tour and was wondering how the response has been so far. I think this concept is the future of book promotion.
Best of luck!
Kellyann Zuzulo
www.zubisrises.com
Thanks for your comment...
Kellyann,
I hope your trip to Rome is fantastic! It is an amazing city.
As for the Virtual Book Tour: so far it has been great. I agree with you: this is part of the future of book marketing. It has been a lot of work -- and learning along the way. In June I will be writing a piece reflecting on the entire experience on http://midlistwriter.blogspot.com/. At that point I will better be able to evaluate the success, impact, and effort put in to it.
Thanks again for reading!
Angela
Virtually Wonderful
Well, now I understand the virtual concept. I enjoyed your interview very much on Write to Travel and can't wait to read more.