tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519912440753252776.post4636185495745640010..comments2023-06-12T17:08:36.320+01:00Comments on How Publishing <i>Really</i> Works: The Levels of PromotionJane Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03411253302725735470noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519912440753252776.post-48625927174605829122008-11-21T20:04:00.000+00:002008-11-21T20:04:00.000+00:00Well, Jan and I did once speak at a function toget...Well, Jan and I did once speak at a function together. She was very good and I had been out to a very posh & lavish lunch so I just concentrated on sitting on the table to do my talk, and not fall off. And don't worry, Jane, my nearest and dearest will be making wine from his grapevine soon, that'll keep the bar bills down. I'll bring my own...Nicola Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076176253820195827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519912440753252776.post-2621332629199553392008-11-21T19:22:00.000+00:002008-11-21T19:22:00.000+00:00Nicky, if I had to book anyone to give a talk I'd ...Nicky, if I had to book anyone to give a talk I'd book you in an instant. You're fabulous: approachable, funny and informative in equal measures. The only problem you pose is with the bar bill afterwards, but now I've got the hang of peeling your fingers off the gin-bottle that's not such a dreadful problem.Jane Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411253302725735470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519912440753252776.post-83571336583534757882008-11-21T19:07:00.000+00:002008-11-21T19:07:00.000+00:00I agree, Nicky, it IS good fun. And I agree about ...I agree, Nicky, it IS good fun. And I agree about the dressing smartly too (well, as smart as I ever manage). I think if the audience have bothered to turn out to see me, the least I can do is look nice for them.Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519912440753252776.post-41664406757921344162008-11-20T09:39:00.000+00:002008-11-20T09:39:00.000+00:00I give talks about my books and my writing and alw...I give talks about my books and my writing and always sell a few books but I look on it as a means of getting the titles (and the name) out there. I try to be lighthearted, interesting and - as I usually talk to people who have no experience of writing - I try to give them a glimpse of the peculiar muddle of a writer's mind! You have to put on a performance, in a sense (though not over the top, I hope) because you are selling yourself and your books and I'm always surprised when I see a speaker (any topic, not writing) who hasn't bothered to dress smartly and make an effort. I like to give them their money's worth, even if I'm not getting paid. It's common sense and it's only polite and the effort pays off in more invitations by word of mouth.<BR/>And - something that surprised me the first time - it's really good fun!Nicola Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076176253820195827noreply@blogger.com