Book Launch Party Ideas
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Book Launch Party Ideas
You’ve completed the arduous but rewarding process of publishing your book. Congrats! Why not host a book launch party to welcome your book baby into the world?
Book launch parties are unique in their focus, but above all, they’re still parties. Even if your primary motivation for hosting the party is to celebrate, they present an excellent opportunity for authors to combine book promotion with play. Of course, setting up a book launch party isn’t all fun and games.
Below are some tips for planning and hosting your book launch party….
Click here for tips and tricks to help make your book launch party a success.
Mother of Exiles by James Pace
In Mother of Exiles: Interviews of Asylum Seekers at the Good Neighbor Settlement House, Brownsville, Texas, James Pace documented what is happening on our Southern Borders, giving voice to thousands of desperate people fleeing their homelands.
James Pace was inspired by their diverse stories and the humanitarian aid provided by community volunteers of a small Texas border town. By publishing his book, he hoped to “bring to the forefront the humanitarian crisis and prompt communities of faith to engage in social ethics.”
Click here to learn about James Pace’s publishing journey with 1106 Design and his inspiration for his book, Mother of Exiles.
Grace Allison Blair Wins the Page Turner 2023 First Finalist Award in YA
“Congrats to one of our authors, Grace Allison Blair, for winning the Page Turner 2023 First Finalist Award in the YA Category with her stunning book, Einstein's Compass!”
Jane Friedman: What Character Arc Isn't by Susan DeFreitas
“Here's an insightful article from Jane Friedman's website about creating an effective character arc…”
Peter Schneirla Joins Good Day New York for Interview
“One of our authors, Peter Schneirla, joined Good Day New York to discuss his book, FLAWLESS, which follows a NYC jeweler who discovers an exotic gem that may be the key to taking down a human trafficking ring. Congrats, Peter!”
Dennis Meredith Interviewed by SciCommers
“Dennis Meredith provides excellent insight on book writing and the importance of interior design in this discussion with a Boston University writing group.”
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In case you missed it…
How to Promote Your Book for Free
Click here for several ways to promote your book without breaking the bank.
How to Design a Book Spine
Click here to learn how your book’s spine can help you sell your book and best practices on how to design it.
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