I received some fantastic news at the start of the month. My novel, The Sheriff, has been chosen as one of ten novels to be launched at the One Big Book Launch in London!
The One Big Book Launch (OBBL) is a joint venture between Completely Novel and Literally PR which allows ten chosen authors the opportunity to showcase their books at a high-profile event, gaining them exposure that they otherwise would not have been able to achieve if they were working alone. As one of the ten authors, I am feel very excited and privileged to be taking part in this event.
Here are five reasons why I am excited:
1. The Pitch - I will be given a window to pitch The Sheriff to the guests. I often talk about The Sheriff at the office or parties but this is the first time that the people listening will be from the literary industry.
2. Sales - I will be given a stand where I can sell my books to the guests. I had never bulk-ordered copies of The Sheriff before but the OBBL gave me the motivation to invest in buying some stock. I certainly feel a lot more confident about selling paperback copies now that I have been chosen for the OBBL and I must thank the organisers for giving me this encouragement.
3. Networking - I am an active member of the writing community in Birmingham but the OBBL will allow me to network with writers from across the UK. I expect we will share stories, tips and Twitter profiles before the evening is over! Equally, I may meet some agents, publicists and publishers for the first time. I have always been aware of the importance of these figures but meeting them in person will really help me understand the industry outside of Amazon.
4. Signing - there is a possibility that someone will ask me to sign a copy of The Sheriff for them. Signing my name in a book that I have written is one of those moments I have dreamed of from an early age. I am sure many first-time authors also share that dream. Hopefully I will get to exercise my signature a few times on the night!
5. Fun - more than anything, the OBBL should be a relaxed, enjoyable celebration of ten authors and the culmination of their hard work. I have five friends joining me and I hope to make many new friends before the evening is over.
The OBBL is on Wednesday 30th April at the Free Word Centre in Farringdon. Tickets have now sold out.
The One Big Book Launch (OBBL) is a joint venture between Completely Novel and Literally PR which allows ten chosen authors the opportunity to showcase their books at a high-profile event, gaining them exposure that they otherwise would not have been able to achieve if they were working alone. As one of the ten authors, I am feel very excited and privileged to be taking part in this event.
Here are five reasons why I am excited:
1. The Pitch - I will be given a window to pitch The Sheriff to the guests. I often talk about The Sheriff at the office or parties but this is the first time that the people listening will be from the literary industry.
2. Sales - I will be given a stand where I can sell my books to the guests. I had never bulk-ordered copies of The Sheriff before but the OBBL gave me the motivation to invest in buying some stock. I certainly feel a lot more confident about selling paperback copies now that I have been chosen for the OBBL and I must thank the organisers for giving me this encouragement.
3. Networking - I am an active member of the writing community in Birmingham but the OBBL will allow me to network with writers from across the UK. I expect we will share stories, tips and Twitter profiles before the evening is over! Equally, I may meet some agents, publicists and publishers for the first time. I have always been aware of the importance of these figures but meeting them in person will really help me understand the industry outside of Amazon.
4. Signing - there is a possibility that someone will ask me to sign a copy of The Sheriff for them. Signing my name in a book that I have written is one of those moments I have dreamed of from an early age. I am sure many first-time authors also share that dream. Hopefully I will get to exercise my signature a few times on the night!
5. Fun - more than anything, the OBBL should be a relaxed, enjoyable celebration of ten authors and the culmination of their hard work. I have five friends joining me and I hope to make many new friends before the evening is over.
The OBBL is on Wednesday 30th April at the Free Word Centre in Farringdon. Tickets have now sold out.