Day 10: Participate in Meme to Meet More Book Bloggers

This is Day 10 of 30 Days to Build a Better Book Blog. We slowed down a bit to catch some newbie bloggers up. So today let's do something fun and simple that help you learn more about blogging and meet more book bloggers like yourself.

This week I'm participating in Book Blogger Appreciation Week. Today's Challenge is to answer 1 or 2 of the questions below in five words or less. Here's my response. Hope you join in on the fun!

• Do you snack while you read? If so, favorite reading snack? I drink lemonade sweet tea.
  

• Do you tend to mark your books as you read, or does the idea of writing in books horrify you? I write in review copies only.
  

• How do you keep your place while reading a book? Bookmark? Dog-ears? I use book jewelry.
  

• Laying the book flat open? Never

• Fiction, Non-fiction, or both? Both

• Hard copy or audiobooks? Hard copy

• Are you a person who tends to read to the end of chapters, or are you able to put a book down at any point? will read entire good book

• If you come across an unfamiliar word, do you stop to look it up right away? no

• What are you currently reading? The Hope of Refuge

• What is the last book you bought? Breaking Dawn

• Are you the type of person that only reads one book at a time or can you read more than one at a time? More than one

• Do you have a favorite time of day and/or place to read? I read all day.

• Do you prefer series books or stand alone books? Doesn't matter.

• Is there a specific book or author that you find yourself recommending over and over? Ngozi Chimamanda Adichie

• How do you organize your books? (By genre, title, author’s last name, etc.?) date received

Are you Screaming at Your Book Synopsis?

• Are you planning to attend a writer's festival this fall or submitting a query to a publisher or agent?
• Do you have a polished query and proposal that is written in language editors and agents want and understand?
• Do you know where to start?

If your answer is no, I have a solution. I offer Book proposal creation services through DeeGospel PR. The Book Proposal Kit includes:

• a query, to pitch to agents and editors
• a book proposal(to provide once the agent or editor is interested)
• and some Media Candy
  

This book proposal includes:

1. A fact sheet about the book and author
2. Comparative Market Analysis that compares your novel with current titles similar to either your genre or the publishing house you seek to become a member of, which specifies why your book is ready for the marketplace
   
3. A book marketing plan
4. Book Synopsis
5. A Copyedit of your Sample Chapters

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• 20 minute Consultation about your story that consists of a plot content analysis based on your synopsis
  

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Social Media PR Release for Authors

DeeGospel PR is proud to announce the launch of it's Social Media Release Service for Authors and Publishers(SMRPs.)

As publishing house publicity departments spend more time online marketing their authors, publicists and authors need to understand online marketing better and they need to have the proper technological tools to have a conversation with bookclubs, bookstores, media and book buyers online. Authors, publicists and publishing houses need a social media release.

What is a social media release?

Like a news (PR) release the social media release will provide current press coverage of the author, links to the authors website and publishing house but so much more. In one white paper document it can house many promotional items at once:

• book trailer
• audio excerpt of current title
• author television interview
• online press room (which includes traditonal press releases, author bio, book info)
  
• media tip sheets
  

Why does an author need a social media release?

The social media release's purpose is:

• to provide an easy workspace for media to navigate through and find the important pieces they need to build an article or show guest spot around
  
• to increase your author's visibility in major search engines, book sites and online places where your ideal reader gather with search engine optimization(seo) and keyword links.
  
• to take full advantage of the latest technological communication advancements that will increase communication between the author and their ideal reader
• to use a framework that will become the online hub for all your author communication, as well as funnel that communication to various online channels at once
• to house traditional press releases in an online press room

What makes our SMRPs ideal for authors and publishers?

DeeGospel PR specializes in literary public relations and marketing. We have a proven success rate in building online awareness of our past clients with our social media release system. We know how to turn over information to book review, lifestyle events editors, book clubs and talk show producers faster than most literary pr firms. In fact, pr firms turn to us for guidance on how to use current online technology to galvanize readers. Also our social media releases are lower than our competitors.

Do I need a new Social Media Release every time I have new news?
No and that's the beauty of it. Your SMRP will be housed on the DeeGospelPR server. We will revise your news release for free for the first 90 days. After 90 days we will give you the option to move your release to your server. Or you can continue to house your review for $10 a year.

How do I obtain an SMPR for my client or myself?

Click the Buy Now button below. Once you pay for your service. We will contact you to put the release together. Our turnaround time is 3 to 5 business days.

What if I cannot afford the full price(the economy has my wallet shrinking?)

Email me at deegospelpr at gmail dot com to work out a payment arrangement. I do understand.

Can I see an SMPR before I purchase?

Sure. All of our SMPRs are crafted to fit the author brand. Contact me and I will send you a snapshot of one.

If you have further questions about the DeeGospel PR SMPR for Authors and Publishers contact me at deegospelpr at gmail dot com