A book launch is the activity created around the publication of a book, either traditionally or digitally. This is the publics and the medias first impression, so it. Some girlfriends and i got together to make decorations, and of course we wanted to use book pages to make most of the decor. Here are 25 bookish goodie bag ideas for your book launches, readings, signings and other promotions. A lot of websites i found claiming to tell you how to throw a book launch party said they just held the party in their home with a few of their closest friends. How much are you willing to invest in this one promotional event. Tips for authors thinking about book launch parties. Marketers often dread planning new company launch parties.
Sylvia liu, author of a morning with grandpa, shares 18 tips for a successful book launch, including various ideas for the months leading up to the launch. Book launch party details perfectly imperfect blog. It can help people to see you as an authority, especially if you can do some pr outreach and get the event covered in local papers or magazines. This is the publics and the medias first impression, so it had better be a good one. I cant wait to get my house hold goods out of storage to start using some of the tips from your book. There are a lot of reasons you could consider having a book launch party. From the bloomsbury group of revolutionary writers in the early twentieth century to the publishers of the phenomenally successful harry potter franchise, bloomsbury is teeming with the power of words. Jan 16, 2014 my steps to decorating for any party are. For a publisher, it is important to satisfy a core audience whilst giving the book a chance to grow with increased exposure. They were holding their event at bootsy bellows, a club located in hollywood, founded by david arquette. When you schedule a book launch party or event, the goal is to gather people who already know, like, and trust you so that you can create the opportunity for a more intimate encounter with you as the author. For any startup company, or an established business with a new product, the launch party is a crucial part of your future success. Have you thought about holding a launch party for your new book. Its the same concept as an opening night party at a theater.
Goodie bags are not just for birthday parties anymore. Childrens book themed birthday party refresh living. Read on for tips on promoting yourself with a wellexecuted book launch party. If youre selfpublishing or releasing a book through a small press, being pampered isnt usually part of the equation. The launch is designed to attract attention to the title, sell copies, boost the discovery of a new author or alert fans to new work from a favorite author and with a large infusion of luck get a book on or. You might try a meme or a book trailer to share your book info. You are the same amazing person that i remember spending year book hour with from contributor lisa my mum recently turned 60 and i wanted to throw her a party and but also give her a little something from the guests that she could keep and take home to read. Find the best selection of party supplies for kids and adult birthdays, including party ideas for dr.
Most book launch parties are for novels, but the best parties are those for kids books because then everyone can come for the fun. Birthday party supplies and party ideas kids and adults. As an author, i receive dozens of facebook event invitations each week cover reveal party. Her love of books and food is what inspired our wordy thirty dinner party. See more ideas about book launch, party and frugal.
Beyond the satisfaction of holding a real book in my hands rather than reading a blog, this book is full of really good ideas that you can implement without a lot of fuss. Invite them to a dinner party or a whiskey and cigar night with canapes in a venue they have probably not been to. I ts no surprise i love a cute bookthemed party here is a bookthemed baby shower i hosted last spring so when tiffany of the tastefull life sent over her daughters 2nd birthday party i squealed. Aug 08, 20 a party host needs to keep her visitors amused, so i started a party file on my laptop, adding funny photos who can resist puppies and kittens. Here are some book launch party ideas that you could consider for your next book launch. How to host a vintage librarythemed party book riot. Decorate for a party is a welldesigned, beautiful book full of gorgeous photos and great tips. She really loves to read one of her first sentences was read it to me so i decided to throw a book themed party, tiffany shared. From beautiful craft projects, to table decor, to custom playlists to set the scene, decorate for a party is a must have book for anyone from a novice event planner to a professional. A book launch party isnt necessarily going to sell tons of books unless you have a big group thats interested and a lot of copies to sell. How to host a virtual book party where writers win. Just like companies give goodie bags filled with small presents to promote their products, authors can fill goodie bags with little literary treasures to excite and delight the hearts and minds of book lovers.
Here detailed decorations including the faux book pages and fresh colors are just darling. The first way to do that is by throwing yourself a party. No matter what type of party themes youre interested in, our party experts have creative ideas for your next theme partys invitations, costumes, decorations, games, menus and. Mar 09, 2015 the complete book launch party checklist a good book launch party should be about the guests as much as it should be about your personal achievement. We served all different, yummy foods from my cookbook of course and served wine, beer and really fun skinnygirl cocktails you know i love my skinnygirl. Now that youve published your book, host an unforgettable book launch party. How to plan a great book launch party is one of those things youll develop with practice. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In between, i served as moderator, introducing each author. Book birthday is the ideal party theme for young readers of any age group.
Mar 30, 2016 first of all, youre going to need some invitations. Party decorations the eric carle museum of picture book art. How to plan a successful book launch party write a. Jul 28, 2015 how to plan a great book launch party is one of those things youll develop with practice. How to throw a book launch party on a budget tips and ideas. I swear, liners are one of the easiest ways to make anything youre sending in the mail instantly look ten million times classier. Post a picture that goes along with the theme of the party, or goes with your book somehow. Your guests are there in support of you, so make sure you greet them with food, drink, entertainment, free swag, and the chance to win prizes. A good book launch party should be about the guests as much as it should be about your personal achievement. Discover how to attract more faces, book a new website launch platform.
A lot of websites i found claiming to tell you how to throw a book launch party said they just held the party in their home with a. May 30, 2012 the party favors are my absolute favorites, and i love that you lined the envelopes with matching pages from the book. The complete book launch party checklist tiana warner. Oct 16, 2018 like writing a good book, always be thinking of your audience.
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No matter what type of party themes youre interested in, our party experts have creative ideas for your next theme party s invitations, costumes, decorations, games, menus and more. On tuesday april 1, i held a virtual book party to celebrate the release of my second novel, ye gods. A few weeks ago, i received an invitation to the launch party of a startup modeling agency. Invite other big name authors as speakers at your event. You will hear the wise, ink gang say more than once that a book launch party is the first major book marketing secret to jump start book sales. When it comes to literature in london, theres one place that instantly jumps out bloomsbury. How to throw a book launch party that brings you sales. Whether you publish traditionally or independently, you will want to do as much as possible to help launch your book. Not everyone wants to be the next jk rowling or paulo coelho.
Jul 30, 2015 heres how to throw a book launch party that brings you massive sales. Decide on a theme ours was white and rustic create a limitation or maybe you already have one for me this time i wanted to use mostly white without being weddingy, for the last book party i decorated for, my limitation was that all decorations needed to be made from book pages. Read on for details on this novelthemed party about food, drink, and great conversation. Heres how to throw a book launch party that brings you massive sales. Broadening the circle is more than a celebration and history of the voice foundation. You are the same amazing person that i remember spending year book hour with book, host an unforgettable book launch party. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Great for a very hungry caterpillar or eric carle theme, hang these lanterns up amongst the rest of your party decorations. Your guests are there in support of you, so make sure you greet them with food, drink, entertainment, free swag, and the chance to win prizes the preparations are a lot of work, but this stepbystep checklist should help reduce that feeling of floundering aimlessly as your launch day. Book page party decorations crafting a green world. First of all, youre going to need some invitations. Since everything was very hushhush for my party, the invitations all happened through whispers and email, but i did find some very cute library book cardthemed invites, like these or these or these. For my wifes 30th birthday bash we wanted to do an unconventional themed party something fun, eclectic, yet personal. How about another tip for a successful book launch party.
The party favors are my absolute favorites, and i love that you lined the envelopes with matching pages from the book. Mostly, i love that you did liners for the envelopes. It was also so great to see you after so many years. Book birthday party birthday party for kids pbs kids for parents. I hunted around on the internet for ideas of what to do for a launch event and found that most people did the same things. A group of possible financiers do not bother with the hottest dj and a cash bar. Nov 05, 20 she really loves to read one of her first sentences was read it to me so i decided to throw a book themed party, tiffany shared. This website had quite a few very cute ideas for book themed parties. When my friend bonnie said that she wanted a bookthemed baby shower, i couldnt wait to get crafting. Decorate for a party is a beautifully written book jam packed with ideas for all kinds of parties and gatherings throughout the year. Jun 24, 20 how about another tip for a successful book launch party. See more ideas about book launch, launch party and party.
This one may take a little extra planning and organizing but we love the idea of having a. My very generous friends, carolyn and anthony, offered to host a book launch party at their beautiful house. Like writing a good book, always be thinking of your audience. Finding a place to hold your party can be kind of hard. By the way, online research revealed your 12 tips for successful book launch parties article in yahoo news. Typically, the other authors at your party of a similar genre. See more ideas about book launch, party and book release party. The only reason to throw a launch party, and the only way it will work, is if you can turn it into a quasinews event. Facebook parties are a great way to connect with folks who might become new fans. Many authors want to host a launch party, and that can be a lot of fun. Book party is anchored by carlos lozada, a nonfiction critic for the washington post. The goal is for people to have a good time and to go out and talk about it. Over time, ones books become a patchwork quilt of personal history, representing accumulated knowledge, quirky interests, sentimental hopes, moments in time.
You must start your book marketing with a bang as we mentioned a few weeks back. Make it specific to the partybooks you are promoting. Buy products related to book party decorations and see what customers say about book party decorations on. Jul 18, 2012 the goal is for people to have a good time and to go out and talk about it. While you can definitely tailor these ideas to an allkids or alladults party, most of these bookworm birthday party ideas will please all ages. As with all successful dinner parties it starts with the menu. This means that the party needs to be memorable and unmistakably related to your book, without making it seem like you are expecting people to buy books. Aug 12, 2015 a few weeks ago, i received an invitation to the launch party of a startup modeling agency. Jul 10, 20 book page party decorations by becky striepe july 10, 20, 7. Hold your party in a retail environment if at all possible. Adult party theme ideas can make everyone feel young at heart as they sport a fun costume and enjoy a unique themed party atmosphere. Expenses for live events can easily get out of hand as. Even younger children will appreciate the eyecatching decorations, fun party. The launch is designed to attract attention to the title, sell copies, boost the discovery of a new author or alert fans to new work from a favorite author and with a large infusion of luck get a book on or near a bestseller list right out of the gate.