Few people will have heard of Super Thursday unless like me you happened to see the item about it on BBC News in September.
It is a day (first Thursday in September) when publishers issue book titles specifically for the
Christmas market.
These are typically "coffee table" books such as
- Antiques Roadshow: 40 Years of Great Finds by Paul Atterbury
- Classic FM's Big Book of Classical Music; 1000 years of music in 366 days by Darren Henley, Sam Jackson et al
- John Craven's Countryfile Handbook by John Craven
Then there are the plethora of books; both fiction and non-fiction by "celebrities".
Go into any bookshop and they are displayed at the entrance to entice you to buy one as a present or even for yourself.
Those pundits who say books are a thing of the past should visit
- a bookshop
- a book fair.
The number of stands and books was mind-blowing
For me Thursday 1st October 2020 is my Super Thursday.
This is the day I launch my campaign promoting my 3 books.
To sustain interest I am going to do this over 4 posts. (This is Part 1)
Each of the remaining parts will focus on just one book.
To sustain interest I am going to do this over 4 posts. (This is Part 1)
Each of the remaining parts will focus on just one book.
Like most people 2020 events where I was to promote my books were cancelled.
These were;
These were;
- 2 literary festivals
- a motorhome show
- Countryfile Live
As a consequence I have several boxes of books.
I can pop them in the post to any interested people.
On the other hand you could purchase them from Amazon
I can pop them in the post to any interested people.
On the other hand you could purchase them from Amazon
BUT
I know many who would rather you did not.
I know many who would rather you did not.
Why?
You may not know but Amazon sell books as a lost leader
(at a loss but to encourage you to purchase something far more profitable;
(at a loss but to encourage you to purchase something far more profitable;
for example Amazon Prime).
As a result authors get very very little for their books.
They only make money if they sell millions rather than a few thousands.
Authors get a better return if you purchase from elsewhere;
As a result authors get very very little for their books.
They only make money if they sell millions rather than a few thousands.
Authors get a better return if you purchase from elsewhere;
preferably a bookshop or even direct from the author or publisher.
If you cannot wait for Part 2, 3, and 4 to find out what selection of books I am offering
please go to my website https://annachelmicka.me/writing/
Prices quoted are special Christmas offers.
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