Wildbound's Weekly Breeze 6/21/18
BOOK INDUSTRY NEWSThe Way of the Book Explained ...Poets & Writers put together this awesome chain of relationships article that illustrates how authors, agents, editors, booksellers, and publicists work together to reach readers. Lots to learn and ponder. Don't miss it!Celeb Book Clubs Are All The Rage ...Bustle rounded up all the new celebrity driven book clubs and what books they are reading. Whatever your take on this new trend, it can't hurt to keep an eye on their book picks to see if there might be an opportunity to suggest your book at some point. It's called shooting for the stars.The Importance of Wasting Time ...Here is something for the spirit: In her article in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Rebecca discusses several recent books on the importance of wasting time, and concludes: "What a strange state we’ve come to, that we need to be taught how to waste time. Listen to these secular gurus: put down that smartphone, go off alone to daydream, and see just how magically time can expand."
USELESS FACT TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIEND(S)The American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-V handbook classifies caffeine withdrawal as a mental disorder.
BOOK PROMOTION TIPIt's summer. Ready to partaaay?? Invite your friends for some snacks and drinks and music and shoot as many video testimonials about your book as possible, then post on your website, Youtube, Amazon Central, and social media with a link to where people can buy your book and get a piece of the fun.
WEEKLY $10 GIVEAWAYThis Week's Writing Challenge is called "Wasting Time." Take 10 minutes this week and do something totally unproductive, then write about your experience in an essay (500-800 words). Email your piece to info@wildboundpr.com. The winner will be announced in next week's Weekly Breeze!
Write on.WILDBOUND PR