Although they can be quite effective as a promotional tool, it can be very time consuming for authors to reach out to other bloggers and organize a blog tour. We would need a copy of your book to distribute to our bloggers at least 4 weeks in advance. A haunting on long island, which recently placed as a nominee screenplay in the hoboken international film festival and received runnerup in the long island international film expo. We are scheduling a week long book blitz for shine by chandra sparks splond. And chances are that if youve ever published a book or are considering publishing a book then youve heard the terms book tour and blog tour. To book tours call 40431096 this is a location driving tour with stops for photos. Everything you need to know about organizing a blog tour. Blog tours, for the most part, do not sell books, but they do get both an authors name and book out there in front of potentially thousands of pairs of fresh eyes. Join us for a 2 hour walking tour discovering the famous and little known film and tv locations in the city from outlander to trainspotting. Romance a young womans journey of discovery takes her to a world of.
Xpresso book tours is run by giselle of xpresso reads. A psychic so powerful his abilities come at a cost. We are super excited to announce a blog tour were hosting for a paranormal reverse harem book, last chance academy by amazon bestselling author alex lidell which releases on may 1, 2020. Tours of uk film locations from harry potter, doctor who, james bond, gavin and stacey, downton abbey the premier tv and movie tour company in the uk. To make it easier for christian authors to find hosts, we have compiled a list for you below. While reading addiction blog tours can not guarantee sales, we have created a plan to ensure the most publicity out of your tour. Book blog tours an essential marketing tool for authors. How to participate in blog tours nose graze nose graze. Posting on 10 stops or more which will include tour banner, your book info, guest blogs, interviews, excerpts, and fun tidbits character profiles, music playlists, etc or whatever other materials you would like to provide. Thomas nelson april 21, 2020 new york times bestselling author. I organize quality blog tours for affordable prices. A marketing analyst recommended a blog tour to me last week.
Tap into their power and make the most of them with this stepbystep guide. We arrange book blog tours for christian fiction books. Blog tour hosts for christian authors body and soul. As a christian author, one great way to market your books is to do guest blogging. Contact me if you would like the names of the ones i participated in, or any further information on these tours. This site is all about my love for reading, tasty food and travel.
I dont post promotional materials about books i havent read unless ive read something else by the same author and liked it, because i dont want my readers to think that im endorsing something when im not. This is a group to advertise our cover reveals, blog tours, authors, books we like. Harley believes she is a freak of naturepart fae, part human, and a vessel for a demon parasite. Tours are often done as part of the launch of a new book, but they can be successful any time after the book is published. She has been part of the blogging community since september 2011, and launched xpresso book tours in october 2012. Thank you for the more detailed advice on the subject. Isolated by his strange abilities and what others perceive as weird behavior, he keeps his head down and excels at his job. There are countless fiction and nonfiction blogs that have emerged in the past few years, all written by passionate readers who want to share their love of books with other readers. We book tours a minimum of 8 weeks 2 months prior to the tour date.
Here is a list of blog tour hosts for christian authors. A blog tour is very much like a traditional book tour, where the author would go from town to town to sign their books and meet new readers. Alison booth on blog tour for the philosophers daughters, june 1530. Book blog tours vary wildly in their costs and readership reach. Virtual book tours are a promotional tool for authors to connect with readers via wellread book blogs and specialty blogs. February 24, 2020 by tlc booktours leave a comment. Brit movie tours uk tours of tv and film locations in.
Chicago things to do online virtual tours, festivals. The tours are normally organised by the publisher or a freelance blog tour organiser. I would categorize myself as a lifestyle blogger for sure. Here is the detail information for you tour type book tour book details. Its a single, trusted source where readers can find the best writing from the worlds of crime, mystery, and thrillers. At lolas blog tours you can book the following events. A woman so special she alone has the power to touch him. This can be confused with a blog blitz, which features various blogs all posting the exact same content at the same time. Tribute books blog tours local business facebook 476.
Rabt book tours and pr blog reading addiction blog tours. I also organize tours for audiobooks and for nonfiction books. Tour information and pricing bewitching book tours. Virtual book tours are a promotional tool for authors to connect with readers via wellread book blogs and specialty. Currently, xpresso book tours has successfully completed over 800 blog tours and 3,000 promotional events. I organize tours for fiction books in all genres and age categories.
No visits to live working sets or inside studio gates are allowed by studios or film productions. Just because you have a book blog, it doesnt necessarily mean you exclusively have to write about books. The tour will explore the vibrant history of film and theatre culture within glasgow, film locations around the city and some of the great actors to come from glasgow and scotland. There are countless fiction and nonfiction blogs that have emerged in the past few years, all written by passionate readers who want to share their love of. They are just as effective for fiction and nonfiction books only the venues and the type of content will vary. Virtual book tours, book blitzes, book promotion, book publicity, marketing your novel. With the exception of the recent movie about david foster wallace, the end of the tour, there are few recent examples of book tours in. And we wanted to be able to provide a service that would allow us to promote the authors and books we love. These tours are sometimes called book blog tours or virtual author tours, or abbreviated as vbt. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Today im thrilled to be one of the bloggers taking part in killing pretties by rob ashman blog tour. Chicago detours virtual architecture tours learn about chicagos iconic architecture without leaving your couch. Most blog tour companies seem to require top post for the material, which means you cannot post anything else for the entire day. Bewitching book tours offers readers the chance to discover new books while getting behind the scenes information about authors, books and characters.
Book blog tours can be your key to a successful book launch. Brooks unearthing the past the mckay series book 3 virtual book tour march 2 april 30. Chicago detours will be hosting virtual tours on weekends at 1 p. Please note that we coordinate tours for quality books. I simply need to build up the budget to order the books i need, etc. You can host a blog tour which can be any length you choose or you can do one blog post at a time.
Why writers should work with book bloggers, how to find the best. United states about blog tlc book tours is a virtual book tour site. Barb includes tips on evaluating the benefits of a blog tour, expectations of authors, hosts, and blog tour companies, and even includes worksheets that help. Chances are that in this day and age, you know what a blog is. Tlc, founded by trish collins the t and lisa munley the l, promises to treat our authors and their books with the tender loving care they deserve. The blogs participate by posting content related to the book, including. How to organize a truly successful blog tour reedsy. Services lolas blog tours organizing book blog tours. If you want to make it bookrelated, you could write about adaptations and bookfilm comparisons. Book bloggers are busy and they book spots well in advance. But i cover all kinds of areas and have a passion for pretty things. April 9, 2015 london wall publishing hardcover, paperback, ebook, audiobook genre.
Blog tours, virtual author tours, book trailers, and. About blog crimereads is a culture website for people who believe suspense is the essence of storytelling, questions are as important as answers, and nothing beats the thrill of a good book. What authors need to know about virtual book tours by dana. The blitz is scheduled for october 7th through october th. We can create custom tours and series tours too if you are interested in a tour for multiple titles or a series, for a tour longer than 14 days, or for something else not listed on this page, contact us at email protected. These 40minute online tours are led by professional tour guides who will share unique perspectives on local architecture in the citys neighborhoods and downtown. A blog tour is a set amount of time, usually a week or two, in which your book will be promoted across various websites and blogs. A blog tour is a marketing campaign for a book author. Did you know that one of the first feature films ever made chose ned kelly as its subject. Jen hatmaker, author of fierce, free, and full of fire, on tour aprilmay 2020. The goal of a virtual book tour is to gain exposure for you and your book. There will be steps the author themselves are encouraged to follow to help this along interaction on blogs where they are featured, etc.
Blog stops are promoted via our social media channels. Your book blurb, book cover, buy links, and author information posted on minimum of two blogs per day. We decided to start rockstar book tours because we love books, the authors behind the books they are our rockstars and blog tours. We specialize in romance fiction in all its subgenres. A single mother and owner of the town diner, charlie mckay. What book tours are like in the 21st century the atlantic.
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