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Author Shannon Dorsey Johnson self-published her poetry memoir. Then she self-marketed it. In this interview, the author shares how she learned to pitch her book to potential readers, where she hosted her first book signing, how she learned to have conversations with her potential readers, and more.
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Debra Dingman
Helpful! I appreciated the advice about being prepared to talk about anything as I have found that after the 'quick pitch,' really, they wanted to talk about other things. Be prepared to be relaxed with people!
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john murray
Thanks, this is good advice. It was always important to have a short pitch about my work. I will need to develop one about my book.
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George Stanley
Good info on having a short pitch for my book and expecting a wide range of questions not necessarily about my book.
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Heather McVeagh
Thank for these practical insights.
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Anita Jetnikoff
Well done Shannon. I agree with the idea of conversations. I recall Oprah said she started out doing just that. Hooe yur boo, goes well. Thank you, Anita Jetnikoff
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