Book Signing To Do List

9/18/2018

Even though my book debuted mid August, my first book signing is coming up on 9/29 at a small English bookstore in Seoul. For more details, see the poster on the left. I'll post pictures here afterward.

So what does an author need to remember or do for a book signing? Since I'm still learning, these are things on my TO DO list or DON'T FORGET List. I'm very organized, and so I need to write all these things down. Maybe this list will help someone out there. Maybe you know something that SHOULD be on my list. Do let me know!

1. Don't forget to take a couple Sharpie markers.

2. Create a child-friendly craft doable for elementary that parents won't want to throw in the trash. A meaningful craftivity. Don't forget to take all supplies for the craft.

3. Decide on refreshments. First, ask the bookstore if refreshments are allowed and who provides what.

4. Decide on what to wear! I don't want to clash with my book cover. hehe

5. Know the schedule of events for the book talk/signing.

6. Recruit my own teen-aged children to help with the above craft so I can mingle with people.

7. Don't forget to take bookmarks and business cards.

8. Ask someone (hubby) to take pictures of the event.

9. Advertise event on social media.

10. Practice reading your book.

11. Think of answers to questions they might ask.

12. Prepare any decorations if needed.

That's all I have for now. Those of you who have gone through this, give me your advice!

10 Comments

Mirka Breen link

9/18/2018 10:11:20 am

Good list, Tina.
I'd add that the sharpies should be the finest fine-point kind, because the regular ones overwhelm the page :)
The matter of what to wear was solved for me because a (non-writer) friend made an "author" T-shirt with an image of my book cover for me, and it was the one I wore for three signings/book events. Since your book is about the two Koreas, think Korea, (even using the colors of the S. Korea flag) perhaps. Another option has to do with RICE, but I can't think how to make it wearable.
Then, again, there is always just tastefully dressed you! :D

Tina Cho link

9/24/2018 03:06:00 am

Love the T-shirt idea. Was thinking about that for when I booksign in the U.S. Thanks, Mirka!

Evelyn link

9/18/2018 11:14:10 am

Great list, Tina! And best wishes to you at your book signing. Something I would add to the list is a pad of sticky notes or other small note pad. I like to write the recipient's name down first before I put it in the book, just to make sure I heard the person correctly and I spell it right. There are sometimes other things people tell you that you might want to remember and a quick note can help you later.

9/24/2018 03:06:35 am

Just bought some sticky notes, per your reminder. Thanks, Ev!

Cathy Mealey

9/18/2018 01:12:16 pm

You are so organized. It will be great! Can't wait to see the photos.

9/24/2018 03:06:54 am

Thanks, Cathy! I'll post later.

Jarm Del Boccio link

9/18/2018 01:41:36 pm

Sounds like you have it all under control, Tina. How exciting! My time won’t come until spring. ;-)

9/24/2018 03:07:18 am

Thanks, Jarm. Remember this list for spring!

Diane Tulloch link

9/18/2018 06:10:07 pm

Great List Tina. and the post it Notes will come in handy too. All the best for an exciting day. Wish I was there with you.

9/24/2018 03:07:51 am

Thanks, Diane. I wish you could be here, too. Would be lots of fun.Just bought some post it notes. Thanks.

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