rachelgrinti Welcome to Publicist Night, the fourth and final session of our Tips From the Pros Series! #MGlitchat -9:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @gregpincus: Sweet! #mglitchat at the top of the hour (9 PM Eastern). Well be talking PR and middle grade and, no doubt, more! #mglitchat -9:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @EgmontUSA It's been known to save me from the brink of insanity...oh, wait. It saved me from making dinner. #samethingimo #MGlitchat -9:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
the1stdaughter RT @rachelgrinti: Welcome to Publicist Night, the fourth and final session of our Tips From the Pros Series! #MGlitchat -9:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KarenninaPosa @EgmontUSA actually, by the end of this chat, we'll be joining you at the brink. #mglitchat -9:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti Tonight @rachelnseigel and I are co-hosting the chat. #MGlitchat -9:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellybarnhill Holy smokes! I'm actually on time for #mglitchat! A miracle! -9:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti But first, a couple rules, since tonight’s format is a little different. (1/2) #MGlitchat -9:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
the1stdaughter @elissacruz You and me both...hubby in cooking with two kids under five right at the moment. lol #MGlitchat -9:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: Welcome to Publicist Night, the fourth and final session of our Tips From the Pros Series! #MGlitchat -9:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress It's all over now - cover = blown @wolvertonhill @christophrhealy #mglitchat -9:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti To start tonight's chat, the publicists will share their tips. Please hold your questions at this time. (2/2) #MGlitchat -9:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
noodlemaine Did NOT know there was an #mglitchat, and they're talking PR right now! Will have to read the transcript later. -9:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jess_Keating Hey everybody! *hands around box of donuts* #mglitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: Tonight @rachelnseigel and I are co-hosting the chat. #MGlitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel #MGlitchat I'm here. Sorry boyfriend took over the computer! -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti And now to introduce tonight's fabulous guests! #MGlitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
MelissaRoske Hi all; popping in for bit before bedtime (my tween's, not mine!) #mglitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: But first, a couple rules, since tonight’s format is a little different. (1/2) #MGlitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @elissacruz: RT @rachelgrinti: Welcome to Publicist Night, the fourth and final session of our Tips From the Pros Series! #mglitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: To start tonights chat, the publicists will share their tips. Please hold your questions at this time. (2/2) #MGlitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti Kellie Celia @WaldenPondPress is the Marketing Communications Manager @ Walden Pond Press, an imprint of HarperCollins Children's #MGlitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti Tracey Daniels @TrayMMP is the founder and senior partner at Media Masters Publicity #MGlitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: And now to introduce tonights fabulous guests! #MGlitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti And our 3rd guest is Greg Pincus @gregpincus author and social media consultant at his website, The Happy Accident #MGlitchat -9:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress Thanks @rachelgrinti, glad to be here! #mglitchat -9:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Mike_Jung *eats doughnut* #mglitchat -9:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: Kellie Celia @WaldenPondPress is Marketing Communications Manager @ Walden Pond Press, imprint of HarperCollins #MGlitchat -9:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: Tracey Daniels @TrayMMP is the founder and senior partner at Media Masters Publicity #MGlitchat -9:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
mimicross Sounds like it's going to be a great #MGlitchat tonight! -9:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Very happy to be a part of this... thanks for the invite. #mglitchat -9:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellybarnhill It's Publicity Tips at #mglitchat! I shall be watching breathlessly to see the sheer number of things I've been doing wrong. #millions -9:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @rachelgrinti Thanks, Rachel. Looking forward to learning from everyone, too. And eating @Mike_Jung's donuts. #mglitchat -9:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: And Greg Pincus @gregpincus author and social media consultant at his website, The Happy Accident #MGlitchat -9:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LianaBrooks RT @kellybarnhill: It's Publicity Tips at #mglitchat! I shall be watching breathlessly to see the sheer number of things I've been doing wrong. #millions -9:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @elissacruz: RT @rachelgrinti: Tracey Daniels @TrayMMP is the founder and senior partner at Media Masters Publicity #mglitchat -9:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti Thanks to our guests for being here tonight! To start, we'd love to hear your MG publicity tips and advice. #MGlitchat -9:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
mimicross Publicity Tips NOW on #mglitchat I'll be lurking . . . -9:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @rachelgrinti: our 3rd guest is Greg Pincus @gregpincus author and social media consultant at his website, the Happy Accident #mglitchat -9:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP MG can be a tough to promote - picture books and YA has a bigger review potential... so think BEYOND just the book. #mglitchat -9:06 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Mike_Jung @gregpincus Oh, I'm eating one of @Jess_Keating's donuts. #mglitchat -9:06 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress #1) Know your primary audience, for MG we're generally talking adult gatekeepers librarians, teachers, parents #mglitchat -9:06 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters Join #mglitchat right now. Publicity Tips! Don't miss out. #mglitchat -9:06 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston I love to find out about publicity and I will be lurking also :-D #mglitchat -9:06 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jess_Keating @Mike_Jung @gregpincus Hahaha! I brought plenty ;-) #mglitchat -9:06 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress #2) It's ALL about relationships - start digging into that audience and reaching out, via social media, via local outreach, etc. #mglitchat -9:06 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @WaldenPondPress: #1 Know your primary audience, for MG were generally talking adult gatekeepers librarians, teachers, parents #mglitchat -9:07 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
thereadingzone Lurking at #mglitchat -9:07 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP It's about the book + it's also "beyond" the book. 2 promote MG - u need to look for angles. easier 4 nonfiction; but fiction 2. #mglitchat -9:07 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @elissacruz: RT @rachelgrinti: Welcome to Publicist Night, the fourth and final session of our Tips From the Pros Series! #MGlitchat -9:07 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus I'll focus a lot on social media for my tips tonight, though I suspect all our tips will be linked (like knowing your audience). #mglitchat -9:07 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @elissacruz: RT @rachelgrinti: Tonight @rachelnseigel and I are co-hosting the chat. #MGlitchat -9:07 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @elissacruz: RT @rachelgrinti: But first, a couple rules, since tonight’s format is a little different. (1/2) #MGlitchat -9:07 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel RT @nardinisisters: Join #mglitchat right now. Publicity Tips! Don't miss out. #mglitchat -9:07 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus 1) Have a plan. Don't start a blog cuz someone says "start a blog." Start one (or join a network) for a reason. YOUR reason. #mglitchat -9:08 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @elissacruz: RT @rachelgrinti: And now to introduce tonights fabulous guests! #MGlitchat -9:08 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @elissacruz: RT @rachelgrinti: Tracey Daniels @TrayMMP is the founder and senior partner at Media Masters Publicity #MGlitchat -9:08 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress #3) I believe you can never start too early - months out from your book's release, start getting involved in the kidlit community #mglitchat -9:08 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Greg will be focusing on social media - I'll be focusing more on traditional media, bookstores, events and libraries. #mglitchat -9:08 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
coachhays64 RT @TrayMMP: MG can be a tough to promote - picture books and YA has a bigger review potential... so think BEYOND just the book. #mglitchat -9:08 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress And we do a bit of both here: social media, blog outreach, local events, bookstore/library visits #mglitchat -9:09 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
chorkie @TrayMMP I love reviewing MG. Sometimes it is harder to find out what titles are than PB or YA books. #mglitchat -9:09 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws How do you market to parents who tend to buy what they remembered reading as kids? Same prob as pbs. #mglitchat -9:09 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @gregpincus: Ill focus on social media for my tips tonite though I suspect all our tips will be linked (knowing your audience) #mglitchat -9:09 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus 2) Don't focus on "promotion." Focus on being visible, connecting, and being part of something beyond just your book. #mglitchat -9:09 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws RT @gregpincus: 2) Don't focus on "promotion." Focus on visiblity, connecting, and being part of something beyond just your book. #mglitchat -9:09 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @TrayMMP: Greg will be focusing on social media - Ill be focusing more on traditional media, bookstores, events and libraries. #mglitchat -9:09 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress To further Greg's point, I suggest engaging in whatever social media works best for you - it may not be FB/Twitter. #mglitchat -9:10 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ckyauk Did not know #mglitchat existed. Thanks @noodlemaine. It's great to get outside of the library filter bubble. -9:10 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP It is about the book of course, but thinking BEYOND book = are you a Jewish author? Do you read or volunteer at local school? #mglitchat -9:10 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @lisabrowndraws I think it's associative - if you can remind parents of something they enjoyed when at that age, then success! #mglitchat -9:10 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff just popping in before i put my kids to bed #mglitchat -9:10 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus As @TrayMMP said, think "angles." Think of communities where folks will be interested in your book. Join before your book is out #mglitchat -9:10 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws nice pt RT @lostingreatbook: if you can remind parents of something they enjoyed when at that age, then success! #mglitchat -9:11 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ShelbyRBach Lurking in #mglitchat... Learning lots about PR and publicity... :-) -9:11 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
EgmontUSA Those who asks me how to get the word out about your books: Pay attention to the pros at #mglitchat This is what you should do. -9:11 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus 3 (ish)) Set realistic goals for yourself. You CANNOT do everything everyone else is doing. It's okay! That way lies madness. #mglitchat -9:11 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
jenniekaywrites So glad I stumbled upon #mglitchat -9:11 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook @lisabrowndraws When I started bookselling I started by selling books I'd read as a kid. Then I got more broad. #mglitchat -9:12 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP I often recommend creating cool promo items 4 MG novels. Yes, authors can create these themselves. Just keep publisher in loop. #mglitchat -9:12 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress Focus on connection and community building - help promote others and they will be more inclined to promote you #mglitchat -9:12 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @EgmontUSA: Those who asks me how to get the word out about your books: Pay attention to the pros at #mglitchat This is what you should do. -9:12 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran Hi All--looking forward to learning lots tonight:) #mglitchat -9:12 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook @lisabrowndraws But I agree - if you can associate it with a favourite childhood book that works well. #mglitchat -9:12 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws RT @WaldenPondPress: Focus on connection and community blding: help promote others and they will be more inclined to promote you #mglitchat -9:12 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KarenninaPosa @ckyauk Welcome! We meet every Thursday at 9 pm ET. Topics here: http://t.co/s7ANdGJN #mglitchat -9:12 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus 4) Find lots of ways to continue the conversation about your book without saying "Hey! Buy my book!" #mglitchat -9:13 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel RT @gregpincus: 4) Find lots of ways to continue the conversation about your book without saying "Hey! Buy my book!" #mglitchat -9:13 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP For example - I worked with Erica Perl and her MG novel last summer When life gives you OJ. She created adorable juice glasses.. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff don't mind me just RTing everything :) #mglitchat -9:13 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus 4+) - A book trailer is great as something new to blog/tweet/FB about. It's not talking about yourself. It's sharing something. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @kellypolark Bookmarks r great for promo material! #mglitchat -9:14 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @gregpincus: 4) Find lots of ways to continue the conversation about your book without saying "Hey! Buy my book!" #mglitchat -9:14 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
mimiteacher My vacation contribution to #mglitchat is my own reading for pure fun @sarahdessen & @SusanMallery books, thanks much! -9:14 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP We sent these glasses 2 targeted, key children's bookstores w/ personal letter from author supporting indie bookstores. Huge hit. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress Blogs have been integral to the success of our books - I'd suggest finding & reaching out to bloggers who are interested in MG #mglitchat -9:14 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @gregpincus: A book trailer is great as something new to blog/tweet/FB about. Its not talking about yourself. Its sharing. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff @JillCorcoran hi jill! *waves* #mglitchat -9:14 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kingdomofpatria @gregpincus Could you give us a concrete example of this point? #mglitchat -9:14 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KarenninaPosa @jenniekaywrites Glad to see you here! The chat is on every Thursday 9pm ET #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus 5) Know that it IS okay to be excited about your book. Let us share that excitement rather than telling us to buy #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @classicsixbooks - yes indeed! you put books into the hands of kids :) #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws Might problems arise if your book can skew mg AND ya? Paperback of mine just out, & has a flexible audience. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
the1stdaughter As a reviewer of MG lit I'm more likely to review those books from pubs/authors who connect w/me & are mindful of my policies. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @WaldenPondPress And we MG blogger love you for it, too! #MGlitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Agree w @Gregpincus on the book traielr thing... good stuff. We connect trailers to blogs for giveaways. blogs love visual link #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @gregpincus: 5) Know that it IS okay to be excited about your book. Let us share that excitement rather than telling us to buy #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @rachelnseigel Agreed - middle grade kids love freebies of any kind - bookmarks, posters, buttons - and they remember the names #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
the1stdaughter RT @gregpincus: 4) Find lots of ways to continue the conversation about your book without saying "Hey! Buy my book!" #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @the1stdaughter I'd also add that I appreciate publishers who get to know my reading tastes. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff okay, kiddos are waiting. better read to them! back soon. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kdueykduey RT @gregpincus: 5) Know that it IS okay to be excited about your book. Let us share that excitement rather than telling us to buy #mglitchat -9:15 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress It's finding the balance between promoting yourself and engaging with the community #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook Yes- buttons are also a good idea! #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws RT @WaldenPondPress: It's finding the balance between promoting yourself and engaging with the community #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook Posters r awesome, but they get really pricy! #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @WaldenPondPress: It's finding the balance between promoting yourself and engaging with the community #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @lisabrowndraws I think that is an even better advantage... you have two communites to reach out to age wise. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress Yes ->RT @the1stdaughter: Im more likely to review those books from pubs/authors who connect w/me & are mindful of my policies. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
webook Some great tips on kid lit being thrown down at #mglitchat. What's stumping you most with your middle-grade manuscript? Chime in! -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus Concete examples of my 4) a book trailer. Or a guest blog post. Or an interview. Or a giveaway. Or a contest. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @WaldenPondPress: Its finding the balance between promoting yourself and engaging with the community #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @gregpincus: 5) Know that it IS okay to be excited about your book. Let us share that excitement rather than telling us to buy #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
mentortexts .@WaldenPondPress I was just talking w @colbysharp today about the difference it makes when authors/illustrators connect w us. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
coachhays64 RT @WaldenPondPress: It's finding the balance between promoting yourself and engaging with the community #mglitchat -9:17 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP I prefer postcards over posters. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws I made posters by hand only for the bookstores that we visited. RT @rachelnseigel: Posters r awesome, but really pricy! #mglitchat -9:17 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus 6) Read what @waldenpondpress and @TrayMMP are saying. Embrace it! #mglitchat -9:17 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
MundieMoms @the1stdaughter I totally agree #mglitchat -9:17 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress I have always felt nautral selling is best- let your enthusiasm 4 the book show and it sells itself. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
the1stdaughter Absolutely! RT @rachelnseigel: @the1stdaughter I'd also add that I appreciate publishers who get to know my reading tastes. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti Ok... I think it's question time! To help our pros, please put QUESTION at the beginning of your questions. And...go! #MGlitchat -9:17 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws Nobody wants *my* handmade posters, I fear #mglitchat -9:17 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @gregpincus: 6) Read what @waldenpondpress and @TrayMMP are saying. Embrace it! #mglitchat -9:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
MundieMoms @WaldenPondPress Huge kudos to you for all the support as well! #mglitchat -9:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Always keep a great database of supportive reviewers, authors and librarians. When each bk comes out - let them know. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @TrayMMP Those are good - tend to be more adult focused than kid. Good postcards are up on my wall in the library as reminders #mglitchat -9:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws @rachelgrinti So sorry, I was asking before it was time! Missed that direction. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @mentortexts @colbysharp - I believe it and I completely agree - it's all about speaking on that human to human level #mglitchat -9:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
NonReluctant @WaldenPondPress I love MG books!!! #mglitchat -9:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz RT @rachelgrinti: Ok... I think its question time! To help our pros, please put QUESTION at the beginning of your questions. #MGlitchat -9:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws I do! *jumps up and down* RT @LaurelSnyder: @lisabrowndraws Nobody wants *my* handmade posters, I fear #mglitchat -9:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @TrayMMP: Always keep a database of supportive reviewers, authors and librarians. When each bk comes out - let them know. #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KimBriggs_Write RT @gregpincus: 4) Find lots of ways to continue the conversation about your book without saying "Hey! Buy my book!" #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP MG can be hard because there aren't as many "specialist" reviewers. Tons of picture book coverage and YA coverage. #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus 7) "Gatekeepers" are important, but word of mouth also spreads among our readers. Think of any ways to reach them, too #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Mike_Jung QUESTION: what's a BAD example of making the conversation go beyond "buy my book"? #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @rachelnseigel - I completely agree! #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kingdomofpatria QUESTION: what are some of the characteristics of a great MG blog? Would appreciate the groups's suggestions of great MG blogs #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws RT @TrayMMP: Keep a database of supportive reviewers, authors and librarians. When each bk comes out - let them know. #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jess_Keating Question: Are MGers reading author blogs in your experience? If one sells to parents, how best to tailor that sort of thing? :) #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws I will make you a poster. It will be my first and last. #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook Agreed !RT @TrayMMP: Keep a database of supportive reviewers, authors and librarians. When each bk comes out - let them know. #mglitchat -9:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jane_George @lisabrowndraws Grown-ups like PtD too! (Heck, I'm reading Chrestomanci books right now.) #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP We target fab MG blogers, reviewers... but also librarians. Influential librarians can be your best cheerleader. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellypolark @TrayMMP Excellent ideas! Thank you! I have my Marketing word document open to type in all of these fantastic suggestions! #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @Jess_Keating They read more than you think ... my kids read them for upcoming novels, sequel info, alternative covers, etc. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
chorkie Spread swag and arc directly to school librarians. Pick specific areas where book targets. Most tchrs don't know such exists. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @Mike_Jung A bad example? Trashing folks meanly. Ignoring conversation. Focusing solely on self and not beyond. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom MG kids still listen to their teacher recommendations, so if you can connect with teachers, you are golden. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
the1stdaughter Agree 100%!!! RT @MundieMoms: @WaldenPondPress Huge kudos to you for all the support as well! #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KDuBayGillis RT @TrayMMP: We target fab MG blogers, reviewers... but also librarians. Influential librarians can be your best cheerleader. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
noodlemaine @TrayMMP I loved that book! Juice glasses = perfect tie-in #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @TrayMMP True, though my other project is hoping to change that (@MixedUpFiles). We will be compiling lists of MG reviewers soon. #MGlitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Database work and upkeep is something you do all along - in between and before your book. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @Jess_Keating I've seen a lot more parents/teacher oriented MG blogs than 4 kids, whereas YA review 4 themselves. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
webook Great question! What are your fave MG blogs? RT @Jess_Keating Question: Are MGers reading author blogs in your experience? #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @TrayMMP @kellypolark That we are! The more informed I am, the better I can promote books and series to kids. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws .@Jane_George Working on an interactive Tumblr for the papaerback release. You shd submit a ghost story! http://t.co/VAqJIz1i #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Yes! Swag can and should to librarians and tastemakers. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @MundieMoms @the1stdaughter- My pleasure - it's great to work with all of you #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @Jess_Keating If you sell to parents, content is really important- swearing, violence, etc... #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellypolark @TrayMMP That's great to hear. I'm tight with the local librarians. I heart the library! #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @Jess_Keating They will b worried about potentially inappropriate content 4 the age group. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @Jess_Keating - I don't find that to be the case, but their parents and teachers very likely are #mglitchat -9:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @TrayMMP: Database work and upkeep is something you do all along - in between and before your book. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran if you can only sign at one, which would you pick: NCTE, ALA or BEA? #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Mike_Jung NOT A QUESTION: promoting other authors is good karma and really, really fun. It's gotta be honest, though. Don't fake it. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @Jess_Keating I think fewer parents read blogs than MG readers. And I don't think MG readers hit blogs looking for new books.Yet. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ChristophrHealy I personally handed an ARC to my local elementary school librarian. The next week, she was talking about the book to her kids. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA Hi #mglitchat. Showing up late -- did you miss me? ;) #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KimBriggs_Write enjoying tonight's discussion--Great stuff #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @jillcorcoran - depends on your audience - if you aren't a big name author, I'd say no to BEA, you will get lost #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @kellandrewsPA We totally did! Glad you're here! :-) #mglitchat #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kdueykduey #mglitchat QUESTION is MG growing again? Oh, I want a YES. -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellypolark @Koppelmom So true. I'm a teacher, and if I read a book aloud in class, everyone wants to check it out later at school library. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP The gr8 Ann Bausum sent me a list of all her local press, all organizations she used 2 research her book, HELPFUL suggestions. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @jillcorcoran - NCTE is a little smaller and more targeted so for smaller authors with great classroom bks, it's a good one #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
karenkincy @Mike_Jung Agreed! I love talking about books I genuinely love, and helping those authors out. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
deegarretson RT @Mike_Jung: NOT A QUESTION: promoting other authors is good karma and really, really fun. Its gotta be honest, though. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jane_George @gregpincus @Mike_Jung You can tell by looking at someone's Twitter profile feed if they speak of nothing but themselves. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws aha! RT @kellypolark: I'm a teacher, and if I read a book aloud in class, everyone wants to check it out later at school library. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran @WaldenPondPress thanks! #mglitchat -9:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP It saved me HOURS of time in research targeted list.. which allowed me to spend even more time on gr8 publicity. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @kingdomofpatria I think a great MG blog is like any great blog: content that appeals to the desired audience. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws Ha. RT @kellybarnhill: @LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws Mine neither. My gifts are limited. Even my stick men are.....lacking. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook Swag is good - but only if it's truly promotional and something that kids want. T-shirts are HUGE, and sampler chapters are good #mglitchat -9:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lisabrowndraws @kellypolark I used 2 make my parents buy me the book- and they have become some of my faves! #mglitchat -9:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @rachelgrinti @kopplemom Yes, school visits (even free school visits) help w finding new reading fans & teacher fans for life. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellybarnhill @JillCorcoran GREAT question! #mglitchat -9:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @rachelnseigel @lisabrowndraws @kellypolark I love my book related t-shirts! ;-) #mglitchat -9:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jane_George @lisabrowndraws Neato! Will check it out. Am thinking clown ghost story. hee #mglitchat -9:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus I agree with @TrayMMP - keep lists of bloggers, contacts, communities. Build them constantly rather than all at once. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jess_Keating @WaldenPondPress @rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook @gregpincus Thanks so much guys!! #mglitchat -9:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws Perfect. Perfect for YOU! RT @Jane_George: @lisabrowndraws Neato! Will check it out. Am thinking clown ghost story. hee #mglitchat -9:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kingdomofpatria @gregpincus Our conversation hasn't yet brought into clear focus who are the readers of an MG blog--parents, the kids, teachers #mglitchat -9:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @gregpincus @TrayMMP - Yes, definitely agree - and make sure to note which bloggers enjoy which of your books. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lisabrowndraws Oops. Love this chat but have to go be with kid. Always happens. #mglitchat. -9:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Mike_Jung QUESTION: am I right in thinking we should express appreciation for EVERYONE who reads our books? Even if they hate them? #mglitchat -9:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @kingdomofpatria I believe it's parents and teachers- except 4 a few kid-aimed book sites. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @gregpincus: @kingdomofpatria I think a great MG blog is like any great blog: content that appeals to the desired audience. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP In regards to school visits, I suggest working closely w most local bookstore. Bkstore sends order sheet home and organizes buy #mglitchat -9:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran what do you find most effective to send to that list of bloggers, contacts, community, etc? Also, mail vs online? #mglitchat -9:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @kingdomofpatria You have to choose who you want to be the readers. Kids are hard to get. Not impossible, but hard in big numbers #mglitchat -9:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @kingdomofpatria But if you were targeting them, you'd offer different content than if you wanted teachers/librarians reading #mglitchat -9:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @kingdomofpatria @gregpincus Kidlit blogs are more focused on the adults: parents/teachers, but some MGers have blgs of their own #mglitchat -9:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
amylvpoemfarm Hi...just joining in... #mglitchat -9:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP working with schools & bookstore together = sales and even deeper connection w/both. Put them in your database for next bk! #mglitchat -9:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz QUESTION: How much time/effort should unpublished people put into building a network? Or do you wait until you have a product? #MGlitchat -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran If we are talking bloggers, reach out, mention review policy, mention the book and see if they are open to a cpy. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA Yes! RT @Mike_Jung: QUESTION: am I right in thinking we should express appreciation for EVERYONE who reads our books? #mglitchat -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti @amylvpoemfarm Hi! We're talking publicity tonight. If you have any questions for our guests, please ask! #MGlitchat -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran Follow up and invite them to interview author, offer a guest post, offer placement on a blog tour, etc. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
jenniekaywrites Will def tune in next week, but for now... These papers aren't grading themselves! #mglitchat -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
deegarretson @kingdomofpatria kids are more likely to go to author's official website, except when googling specifics to write book report :) #mglitchat -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
the1stdaughter Had a great time, albeit brief, with #mglitchat tonight! Thanks @WaldenPondPress @TrayMMP @gregpincus, fabulous as usual! -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP When promoting mg, we target reviewers, bloggers, librarians, bookstores and supportive tastemakers. Not just one entity. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran - So you're really offering them your services and mailing copies of the book #mglitchat -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
NatalieCMarkey So happy to find #Mglitchat! I always see YA communities but not MG. I'm published in non-fiction, revising a YA and writing a MG -9:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
story_queen @JillCorcoran Never have signed at any of them, I'd say ANY would be great! (But if I got to choose....ALA...?) #mglitchat -9:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @elissacruz The work comes first, cuz a huge network can't sell something that doesn't exist. That said... 1/2 #mglitchat -9:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey Question: More and more adults are reading YA. Is MG also gaining older readers? #mglitchat -9:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
_TimothyPower My blog is aimed at anyone with a G-rated sense of fun. I've gotten fan mail from kids there, but mostly random hits. #MGlitchat -9:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @NatalieCMarkey Thanks 4 joining us 2nite! #Mglitchat -9:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress Definitely @Mike_Jung: QUESTION: am I right in thinking we should express appreciation for EVERYONE who reads our books? #mglitchat -9:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @SKymmellHarvey Absolutely - I have many friends - teacher and non- who are totally into YA now. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Mike_Jung Rats, I gotta stop pretending to work and go home. Great topic/chat, y'all, thanks! #mglitchat -9:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom Include lesson plans, study questions, even chapter quizzes on your website for teachers that pertain to your book. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters QUESTION: How do you keep publicity going between books, esp. in a series? #mglitchat -9:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
amylvpoemfarm Can you recommend a strategy/post for promoting a book that's coming out one year from now? How to plan this? #mglitchat -9:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellypolark @rachelnseigel @lisabrowndraws Good point about t-shirts. I love my "Stay Gold, Ponyboy" and Harry Potter tees! :) #mglitchat -9:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @elissacruz I think it's helpful to be visible and active long before you have a book. You build relationships. They matter. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
the1stdaughter Yes! RT @SKymmellHarvey: Question: More and more adults are reading YA. Is MG also gaining older readers? #mglitchat -9:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ktubb @Mike_Jung I wonder about this, but I sometimes feel like a "thx for reading," on a neg review sounds snarky? (No context for u.) #Mglitchat -9:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @Mike_Jung - Yes. Absolutely everyone. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress I agree with @KellyBarnhill about school visits and there is so much you can do virtually too - Skype, Google +, etc. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @nardinisisters Sample chapters, short free e-reads, contests, pictures that inspire, etc. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @amylvpoemfarm Work on building a community right now - mostly through social media and your local networks #mglitchat -9:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Recently, an author sent a heartfelt thankyou to every reviewer and blogger that covered her book. At the end of the year... #mglitchat -9:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran @ktubb I think the same thing...I wonder if it feels like you are stalking the reviewers #mglitchat -9:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @amylvpoemfarm You want to start more buzz building a month or two after your ARCs come out, I'd say about 4-5 months out #mglitchat -9:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @kellybarnhill I can second that- I always know when an author is touring due to a flurry of interest in the books! #mglitchat -9:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @SKymmellHarvey I read MG :-) #mglitchat -9:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ShelbyRBach QUESTION: How long before publication should you start approaching reviewers and other tastemakers? 3 months? 6? #mglitchat -9:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kdueykduey @JillCorcoran I don't know what you were thanking me for, but you are most welcome. I am excited about MG #mglitchat -9:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @amylvpoemfarm That would be mailing any ARCs you have, posting excerpts, possibly creating a Goodreads giveaway #mglitchat -9:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
story_queen @gregpincus @SKymmellHarvey Me too! #mglitchat -9:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP At the end of the year, this author was on a ton of "best book round-ups" - she agrees letter reminded them of bk reviewed summer #mglitchat -9:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA @ktubb @mike_jung Agree that replying has a chilling effect -- appreciation needs to be felt, not expressed as a thank-you note #mglitchat -9:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey I love MG and YA too, and I'm a teacher so it keeps me in touch with my students :-) Thanks for your answers everyone! #mglitchat -9:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TweetMeNadine Wow, fantastic insight on #mglitchat I'm just creeping though the feed. Lots of great advice. Thanks all! -9:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ktubb @JillCorcoran Yes! The Internet has no context, so they might not feel the sincerity of that kind of post. #Mglitchat -9:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran @kdueykduey about your nice comment about my Client Marketing Google Group:) #mglitchat -9:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @amylvpoemfarm - You want any major promotion - sweepstakes around the book, blog tour, pub hits - to come in just after release #mglitchat -9:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @ShelbyRBach We typically reacho out 3 months before pub date and closer to pub date for bloggers. not last minute, tho. #mglitchat -9:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress @amylvpoemfarm And if your book is being sold internationally, try to make sure to reach out beyond the US! #mglitchat -9:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters @lostingreatbook Thanks for the great ideas! #mglitchat -9:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @ShelbyRBach If you're talking bloggers, about 4-5 months out works best - they have very busy schedules #mglitchat -9:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KarenninaPosa Am getting sense that blogs, etc. are mostly to reach parents, teachers, etc. Is there an effective way to reach MGers online? #mglitchat -9:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @ShelbyRBach This is especially true if you want to do something with them (giveaway/interview/etc) around release. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @KarenninaPosa - There are some middle graders who blog, so you can reach out there: Reading Vacation/Icey Books comem to mind #mglitchat -9:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KimBriggs_Write @waldenpondpress @rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook @gregpincus You provided a tremendous amount of useful info about PR--Thanks! #mglitchat -9:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
goldensundragon Thoughts concerning the genre: Watch Mahou Shojo anime then write #mglitchat -9:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kingdomofpatria QUESTION: for the group: what are some effective uses of a FB fan page? #mglitchat -9:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @ShelbyRBach Looks like I have a different plan of attach than Walden Pond Press. But you get the idea... #mglitchat -9:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @WaldenPondPress @ShelbyRBach Especially when the pub season hits (our blog fills up very fast in Spring and Fall). #MGlitchat -9:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey @KarenninaPosa In my experience as a teacher, middle school parents are more reluctant to introduce their kids to social media. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @KarenninaPosa - A lot of publishers also get involved in online tween communities as well, but there is cost involved #mglitchat -9:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @elissacruz I think you need to have some writing available (blog? samples?) so you have something 2 talk about. Speaks to style. #MGlitchat -9:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP School visits are a good way to speak directly to MG readers. They are not on twitter. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @WaldenPondPress:There are some middle graders who blog, so you can reach out there: Reading Vacation/Icey Books comem to mind #mglitchat -9:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
deegarretson @KarenninaPosa I haven't found a way to reach them online, they aren't supposed to be on Facebook if under 13 #mglitchat -9:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @waldenpondpress @KareninnaPosa this also speaks to keeping lists and being active beforehand. Many MG kids have blogs #mglitchat -9:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @KimBriggs_Write You're welcome! #mglitchat -9:35 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @SKymmellHarvey I'm a middle school librarian - I agree parents are reluctant, until school takes the lead & teaches the kids #mglitchat -9:35 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
amylvpoemfarm Is it true that presales determine how much a publisher promotes a book? #mglitchat -9:35 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @gregpincus @KarenninaPosa - and there are more and more joining in every day #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA @deegarretson My nieces and her friends have all been 13 on Facebook for a few years. Like how I was 21. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @amylvpoemfarm Glad to hear it #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @TrayMMP No they aren't - but they are blogging more and more... #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @amylvpoemfarm It can have some effect, especially the reaction of B&N #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @kellandrewsPA @deegarretson True, but I don't think we can really blantantly acknowledge it #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KimBriggs_Write @_TimothyPower how did you target your blog? How do they find you? #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @KarenninaPosa most kids use the web differently than most of us adults. This age group is a bit hard to reach via blogs. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Find the middle schoolers that blog but there are definitely more options for parents, librarians, etc. Again, database upkeep. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellybarnhill @SKymmellHarvey @KarenninaPosa And those that are on social media tend to swim in very small ponds. They're tough to find. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey @lostingreatbook We've started holding parent-student Internet safety sessions since our school has an iPad program. It's helped #mglitchat -9:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellypolark @SKymmellHarvey @KarenninaPosa I don't allow my 12yo son on facebook yet, but many of his peers are already on fb. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @deegarretson Oh, they're on FB. But them being on there doesn't mean we'll interact with them. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @deegarretson @KarenninaPosa Trust me they are definitely on FB, I taught 8th grade: they tweet, they FB. #MGlitchat -9:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
deegarretson @kellandrewsPA I know, but being a parental type, I don't want to feel like I'm encouraging them to bend the rules. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kingdomofpatria @gregpincus @KarenninaPosa Can you elaborate on how MG kids use the web differently? #mglitchat -9:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @nardinisisters @WaldenPondPress I have 200+ mid schoolers blogging/commenting on each other's blogs - ministry pilot & HUGE hit #mglitchat -9:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters QUESTION: How about websites? Ours is very geared toward mg, we get alot of hits. Is it kids or parents, teachers? #mglitchat -9:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellybarnhill @lostingreatbook @SKymmellHarvey I HAVE had entire classes of kids follow me on goodreads or librarything as a group project. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA @rachelnseigel @deegarretson No, but a 13-year-old reader is a plausible MG readership -- might get some legit kids too. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP I have a middle school reader who is on facebook - but authors directly contact her. I wouldn't like it. FB ads tho. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
_TimothyPower @KimBriggs_Write I just decided to have fun for fun's sake. The kids that have showed up have already read my book. :) #MGlitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @nardinisisters Do you have a spot for comments? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran But, having 3 kids on fb, I don't want any adult interacting with them, author or not. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @SKymmellHarvey Excellent! You need to dispel the fears and teach parents and kids how to use tech properly - would love that! #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress I agree with @TracyMMP's point - MGers still get a lot of book suggestions from their parents/librarians - teens more frm friends #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jess_Keating @JillCorcoran That's what I was thinking too :) #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran makes me nervous #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
johnpeterswrite I'm curious, are there many middle grade readers utilizing Kindle? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters @rachelnseigel yes. and we also display art that our fans have made for us. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey @kellybarnhill What a fantastic idea to have whole classes follow you! Our school uses GoodReads for our book club. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
story_queen I think mg readers often search for mg authors online...they might not interact on the author's blog, tho. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellybarnhill @JillCorcoran Exactly. Too much of a creeper vibe. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @nardinisisters I'd still say mostly adults. Although it can become a destination for kids who are fans of yours/want to connect #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @nardinisisters Many publishers have kid-pages now. Scholastic, Random House and Harper Collins have excellent ones. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA @TrayMMP Do authors usually make initial contact with readers? I haven't seen that for any age. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @kingdomofpatria Google for Pew Internet reports on teens online, as one place to see the differences. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @nardinisisters They develop screensavers, wallpapers, games, etc... to support MG books. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LaurelSnyder @JillCorcoran I always make a point, during school visits, of saying kids can email with WITH their parents. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellypolark @JillCorcoran What about "liking" an author's page? That seems safe enough, no? The authors can't see their profile. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @johnpeterswrite Good question - the #s are rising esp. as parents give their kids hand-me-downs, but still very few #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters @kellybarnhill Yes, we just got a review from a 5th grade class who reviews on goodreads. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
encurtido @gregpincus that's all really good advice! exactly what the marketing dept at Random House tells authors #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KarenninaPosa Good point RT @JillCorcoran: But, having 3 kids on fb, I dont want any adult interacting with them, author or not. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @nardinisisters You can probably tell from some of the comments- and the art whether or not it's kids. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @johnpeterswrite But we just did our first ebook promotion for a MG book - I'm sure there will be more to come #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
BookaliciousPam My daughter goes to author websites for games, extra info on the universe. She doesn't care who the author is or what they say. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LaurelSnyder @kellandrewsPA Authors are doing that this very second ;) #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TweetMeNadine Don't most parents still buy the books for their middlegrade readers? Isn't it logical to target blogs & promos to whole family. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @kingdomofpatria Also, @zephoria has done great stuff about how teens use the web. prolly start at http://t.co/3TJxSfUZ #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @_TimothyPower Ereaders are becoming huge parts of kids reading patterns - even reading on the smartphone is getting more popular #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellybarnhill @johnpeterswrite My 12yo daughter has a Nook; LOVES it. She prefers paper, but she can get library books faster electronically. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
story_queen As a parent, I might not encourage my mg child to interact with adults online, but reading an author's blog=ok (just no comments) #mglitchat -9:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @story_queen Yes, more common that they will go to the author's website and may email him/her w/qs #mglitchat -9:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook Ug- my eyes definitely can't take that! ;-) #mglitchat -9:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kdueykduey @gregpincus Hi. I am about to leave to work, but one of these days we need to have a real conversation. Hope all is well with you.#mglitchat -9:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston I know for our MGs we target bookstores and libraries by sending ARC w/ Media Kit. Also go to ALA, PLA & other library conference #mglitchat -9:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina Has anyone mentioned Shelfari? my 7th grade daughter is big into http://t.co/cczHhMeo, she always hopes to interact w/authors. #mglitchat -9:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA Makes sense to me too. MT @BookaliciousPam: My daughter goes to author websites for games, extra info on the universe. #mglitchat -9:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
chorkie Blogs may be old to us, but they are definitely new to most teachers. #mglitchat -9:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @TweetMeNadine Yes, it's definitely important to reach out to moms and dads as they generally still make the purchases #mglitchat -9:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @AlohaKarina And now Pininterest as well! #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP For more pervasive outreach - I still push books to bookstores and librarians and parent reviews. YA world = the opposite. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kingdomofpatria I'm curious as to whether the long-delayed release of JKR's #Pottermore website will encourage kids reading on Kindles, etc. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
BookaliciousPam RT @kellybarnhill My 12yo daughter has a Nook; LOVES it. She prefers paper, but she can get library books faster electronically #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KarenninaPosa Thanks to all the replies to my Q. Raised good points on the focus/target audience of a blog, online presence. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters So many great publicity ideas going on right now at #mglitchat, I having a hard time keep up! #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @rachelnseigel I know - those young'uns are so used to it! LOL They love extra content and online games on their phones too #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @kdueykduey Yes! We must chat. We keep passing in tweets and in person. That must stop! #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook I don't have a powerful enough phone to run a lot of the apps properly but I like them too! #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
deegarretson @AlohaKarina that's good to know, I haven't looked at Shelfari much. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
_TimothyPower About the kids messaging me on my blog: I NEVER write back! Only once, when it was info for a class report. #MGlitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston I was able to find sightes, reviewers that are focused on MG but it's a challenge #mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist Hi everyone! Sorry I'm coming in toward the end. Sneaked out of dinner early to be here! #mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ktubb Figment Fiction is huge now with young writers, too. Did workshops this week, heard FF mentioned over and over. #Mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
johnpeterswrite Reachin readers is great, but I'd feel funny about online contacts w/ kids. I have 5 kids I don't want them chatting with adults. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA @LaurelSnyder Heehee, you're right. I thought we were talking FB. I haven't had any authors I didn't know reach out there. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist What have you guys been talking about tonight? #mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @LM_Preston - You would be surprised how many YA bloggers will read MG and want to - you just have to ask #mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @rachelnseigel Kids are loving the extra content - the Kenneth Oppel augmented reality stuff for Dark Endeavour was a big hit. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @Jenny_Lundquist Publicity tips from the pros! #mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston In order to do school tours we try to do a lot of Career Days, postcard mailings have worked #mglitchat -9:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey @ktubb What is figment fiction? Sounds intriguing! #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress I think a FB fan page is important, but I find Twitter to be a more useful tool for community building. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @LM_Preston: I was able to find sightes, reviewers that are focused on MG but its a challenge #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
coachhays64 @gregpincus I think I've heard this advice before on #mglitchat : The best 1st step in book marketing is to write the best book you can. -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP I think a question to be asked is: Shelfari, Good Reads, FB, twitter, traditional outreach - how does author do all at once? #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook That was cool. Patrick Carmen has a lot of enhanced content for tablet/phones as well. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellybarnhill A GREAT example of a safe and cool site kids is Gail Carson Levine's blog. She advises kids on their writing questions #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist Oh wow. I so need that right now. Am def going to check the feed. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus Here's a good place to start "blog researching" - http://t.co/kM3LuNa8 #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Brent_Watson41 RT @WaldenPondPress: I think a FB fan page is important, but I find Twitter to be a more useful tool for community building. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
roses7184 Yup! “@WaldenPondPress: @LM_Preston You would be surprised how many YA bloggers will read MG and want to - you just have to ask #mglitchat” -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom @TrayMMP So true. If adults push YA, it turns kids off. MG still listens. Consider speaking at a teacher conference.#mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
story_queen @JillCorcoran Agree completely. No random people! #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @TracyMMP - Yes and how does an author balance all this promotion with writing his/her next book #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston @WaldenPondPress Really, I read their Review Policy first and am afraid to send books they won't want #mglitchat @roses7184 -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @rachelnseigel Pinterest is still so new, & you need the invite. Shelfari is more like a massive online book club. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Figment is interesting - they do great contests. But that for $$. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellypolark @TweetMeNadine My 9yo daughter reads paper books to read at school, and reads on her Nook at home. Best of both worlds. #Mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @SKymmellHarvey: @ktubb What is figment fiction? Sounds intriguing! #mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist @TrayMMP If you figure that out let me know! #mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @LM_Preston Looks like I must put my plan of linking all MG review sites on @MixedUpFiles into action soon! #wemustunite #MGlitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ktubb @SKymmellHarvey Online critiquing - you post a short or poem and others give feedback. I haven't explored it much. #Mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
NatalieCMarkey Are there any lists/communities to find MG critique partners? My CP writes YA, as do I but my MG needs MG writer eyes. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kingdomofpatria People say the best use of Twitter is to treat it like a great cocktail party...be gracious, not pushy...any other insights? #mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom Also, visit schools and speak to teachers. Give a brief talk on writing. They WILL look into your book. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston Mine 2 RT @kellypolark: @TweetMeNadine My 9yo daughter reads paper books to read at school, and reads on her Nook at home. #Mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @AlohaKarina That's true- though Pinterest is growing very quickly. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @LM_Preston - You're definitely doing everything right! But it never email & ask - I always email before sending anything. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston Please :-D RT @elissacruz: I must put my plan of linking all MG review sites on @MixedUpFiles into action soon! #wemustunite #MGlitchat -9:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @LM_Preson - sorry it never *hurts* to email and ask #mglitchat -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey @ktubb Cool! I'll have to research that some more. #mglitchat -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina Also don't underestimate power of school librarians: a couple new copies in their hands causes a stir, everyone wants them! #mglitchat -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @rachelnseigel @AlohaKarina the difficulty lies in accessing social media at school. We have filters that stop access to FB, etc. #mglitchat -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
roses7184 @LM_Preston @waldenpondpress I think sometimes reviewers don't mention it. I'm no sure my policy says it outright but I love MG! #mglitchat -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ktubb @elissacruz yes, please do! (links) :) #Mglitchat -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
coachhays64 Hard to find & hard to get into. RT @LM_Preston I was able to find sightes, reviewers that are focused on MG but it's a challenge #mglitchat -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston @WaldenPondPress Good point, emailing is free and thinking out of the box helps a lot #mglitchat @roses7184 @coachhays64 -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook @AlohaKarina As do many schools these days. What about an internal wiki where kids can chat about books? #mglitchat -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom Bring librarians chocolate and ARCs #mglitchat -9:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @roses7184 @LM_Preston - Yes, good point - very frequently MG will be considered, but it just isn't explicit #mglitchat -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
stylinlibrarian RT @gregpincus: Here's a good place to start "blog researching" - http://t.co/kM3LuNa8 #mglitchat -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
amylvpoemfarm Thank you everyone for all of the help...I truly appreciate it. All best and nighty night! #mglitchat -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress Always a great idea! RT @Koppelmom - Bring librarians chocolate and ARCs #mglitchat #mglitchat -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @AlohaKarina I booktalk every class in September to promote new stuff - fiction, non, graphic, etc. Always 1st books out. #mglitchat -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @lostingreatbook @rachelnseigel LOL Students could show you the work-arounds! They teach the teachers how to access FB @ school! #mglitchat -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist You guys may have covered this already, but is there a list somewhere of blogs specifically looking to interview MG authors? #mglitchat -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @amylvpoemfarm 'Night! #mglitchat -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TweetMeNadine Awesome, I'd like to check that out! RT @AlohaKarina my 7th grade daughter is big into http://t.co/5PKn5uz4 ... #mglitchat -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston It took me forever to get 10 bloggers for my MG book tour #mglitchat thankfully some were repeat stops -9:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @ktubb @LM_Preston Been meaning to for awhile now, but I wasn't sure if it was really needed or not. Guess it is! #MGlitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @LM_Preston It will save you the postage on a book that a blogger will never read :) #mglitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP I found a few libraries (school + public) had great interactive blogs w/kids; but most closed due to time constraints on library. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran QUESTION: What type of budget do you feel is necessary to make an impact on sell-through? #mglitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @AlohaKarina @lostingreatbook LOL! Both r blocked in my office. I got around Twitter, but not FB. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @LM_Preston Emailing, then offering copies for giveaways, offering to write a guest post, etc. keeps that person engaged #mglitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston What about getting reviewers, bloggers to check out 2nd / 3rd book of series? #mglitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti @NatalieCMarkey You might try Verla Kay's forums for meeting more MG writers: http://t.co/OtMFv2M0 #MGlitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus COPPA explains what's legal/not when interacting with kids online. Important stuff: http://t.co/aYHhPaDZ #mglitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @ktubb @elissacruz I agree with Kristin, please add MG review sites to @MixedUpFiles! :) #MGLitchat -9:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @Koppelmom You don't even need to bring chocolate. Just books. Libraries and librarian positions are being decimated. #mglitchat -9:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @LM_Preston Only works if it's a) not a direct continuation of previous book and/or b) reviewer has read previous #mglitchat -9:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist @JillCorcoran Are you talking author's or publisher's ? #mglitchat -9:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Gr8 tip RT @gregpincus: COPPA explains whats legal/not when interacting with kids online. Important stuff: http://t.co/zqKk4GzJ #mglitchat -9:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston @WaldenPondPress Good point about Guest Post ... even when you aren't launching a book. #mglitchat -9:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran @Jenny_Lundquist authors #mglitchat -9:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @Jenny_Lundquist We do at @MixedUpFiles. #MGlitchat -9:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
jenniekaywrites “@Koppelmom: Bring librarians chocolate and ARCs #mglitchat”haha! Great advice! -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook RT @jenniekaywrites: “@Koppelmom: Bring librarians chocolate and ARCs #mglitchat”haha! Great advice! -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @gregpincus: COPPA explains whats legal/not when interacting with kids online. Important stuff: http://t.co/S9vNnGye #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
johnpeterswrite Someone asked about critiques. I have trouble there, too. we should start a MG critique group! #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @LM_Preston - It's very little work for the blogger so they are motivated to say yes if approached in the right way. #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
erinlthomas Great lists! RT @gregpincus Here's a good place to start "blog researching" - http://t.co/ml3vQuRL #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston Maybe that's the challenge RT @rachelnseigel: not a direct continuation of previous book / reviewer has read previous #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook getting into FB can be done--a friend of mine does it constantly. Hubby does it too (shh)! #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Brent_Watson41 RT @gregpincus: COPPA explains whats legal/not when interacting with kids online. Important stuff: http://t.co/Eja0B6WW #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom Teachers/librarians work hard for little money or appreciation. Kindness goes a long way. Booktalks HELP them, they love you. #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
roses7184 Back! Had to switch to the computer to keep up with #mglitchat because typing on the Ipad is slow. -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus Everyone is encouraged to bring me chocolates, too, by the way #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist @JillCorcoran Am working through that right now. Paying for bookmarks, postcards, mailing ARC's. Adds up after awhile. #mglitchat -9:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Good question re what to do w 3rd or 4th bk in series. 4 JudyMoody series = helped create "Judy Moody" one book one city reads. #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @gregpincus: COPPA explains what's legal/not when interacting with kids online. Important stuff: http://t.co/aYHhPaDZ #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist @elissacruz Soooo forgot that you do that! Thanks for the reminder :0) #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston Yep. eARCs when possible RT @Jenny_Lundquist: @JillCorcoran Paying for bookmarks, postcards, mailing ARC's. Adds up after awhile. #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff RT @WaldenPondPress: Always a great idea! RT @Koppelmom - Bring librarians chocolate and ARCs #mglitchat #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @LM_Preston I recently did a double review of books 1 & 2 in a series- I often do a series round-up if I've read them all #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran If you are targeted in your outreach & spend of time building relationships, you can do a lot for under $1,000 #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jess_Keating @gregpincus Thank you so much for the kidlitosphere link!! :-) Fantastic stuff #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom @AlohaKarina Books ARE chocolate to librarians, right? #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @LM_Preston and there's a new book. What if you give all books to a reviewer and ask for a series profile post? #mglitchat -9:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Brent_Watson41 I teach eighth grade. I get Facebook friend requests from my students all the time. Never will I accept one. #SlipperySlope #mglitchat -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @LM_Preston Just give them some time to read them! #mglitchat -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
thebrainlair @WaldenPondPress @TracyMMP #mglitchat as a parent of teen and school librarian, my kid takes her friends recs before she takes mine. -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @AlohaKarina @ktubb *salutes* I'll get my Mixed-Up team right on it. #hmmm #Iguessthatmeansme #MGlitchat -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran - We had a great response to Breadcrumbs and didn't spend much more - mostly on giveaway prizing/some travel #mglitchat -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP We worked w libraries to create huge one-day one-book community-wide events in 5 targeted cities across country. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @AlohaKarina @lostingreatbook I won't tell! :-) I stopped bothering about FB. Decided Twitter was more important to me. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
BooksDevoured @elissacruz How does a blogger get added to that list? @Jenny_Lundquist @MixedUpFiles #MGlitchat -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist @WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran So true. Am def going to spend time relationship building locally. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @Brent_Watson41 Agreed - I ignore the request then talk to the kid privately to explain why so they understand. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
jenniekaywrites So sad... We don't have a librarian in my hs... Just a library assistant... #mglitchat we teachers now order the books! -9:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
mselke01 @WaldenPondPress I know I appreciate your presence here! #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @Koppelmom YES. Language arts teachers love it too--real writers getting paid to write; author talks are fabulous. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus There is an annual Kidlitosphere bloggers conference. Authors encouraged to attend. This year in NYC in Sept. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran @WaldenPondPress how do you evaluate the effectiveness of your promotions? With Breadcrumbs, was it because of awards? #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @thebrainlair @TracyMMP - How old is your kid? What about the students in your library? #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ktubb @elissacruz @alohakarina An army of one! :) #Mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey @Brent_Watson41 Ditto! I never request friend requests from students, even after they graduate. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters RT @gregpincus: There is an annual Kidlitosphere bloggers conference. Authors encouraged to attend. This year in NYC in Sept. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @gregpincus Wish I could go - but am going to BEA and the blogger day for that instead. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist @jenniekaywrites that's horrible. Is that becoming more and more common? #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
roses7184 I actually find I get approached by more YA and Adult authors than MG authors. I'd love to change that! #mglitchat -9:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @Koppelmom Exactly! And they're good for everything that ails you! Seriously, the librarians NEED them; budgets are gone! #mglitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @Jenny_Lundquist I think it's absolutely the best use of your time, and also on social media too - being in this chat is great! #mglitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
jjhoutman @elissacruz @AlohaKarina @ktubb #Iguessthatmeansmetoo #MGlitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom @jenniekaywrites Tragic. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Brent_Watson41 @SKymmellHarvey Good call. If I know the individual only because they were my student. I also will never accept a request. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @JillCorcoran Evaluating the effect of promotions is KEY. You have to think in advance what "success" will look like. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @thebrainlair My daughter takes recommends from friends. But that 1st recomendation to that 1st kid prob came from an adult. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @ktubb @alohakarina No, an army of 30. I've just put the rest to work on other projects already. #needmorehelp #MGlitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
roses7184 Especially because I can pass on MG books to the elementary students I work with. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey RT @gregpincus: There is an annual Kidlitosphere bloggers conference. Authors encouraged to attend. This year in NYC in Sept. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
jenniekaywrites “@Jenny_Lundquist: @jenniekaywrites that's horrible. Is that becoming more and more common? #mglitchat”unfortunately, yes! -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti @Jenny_Lundquist Sadly it's not uncommon now for schools to have no librarian or share one with other school(s) #MGlitchat -9:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @lostingreatbook Yeah, one can only do so much! So many options, so little time. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran Sales, awards/accolades, earned media hits (Bcrumbs was the Dec. NPR back seat book club pick), online buzz #mglitchat -9:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
coachhays64 @roses7184 Nothing like the old school computer technologies to keep up with #mglitchat -9:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA @gregpincus That Wiki says there was a permanent injunction against COPPA - never took effect. Excellent guidelines, but not law #mglitchat -9:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist @WaldenPondPress So true. I try to get in here when I can but 9PMEST is dinner time for my family in CA #mglitchat -9:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti @Jenny_Lundquist I know- in Canada 2. I spoke to a librarian with 2 schools who spends 1.5 days a month at each. #MGlitchat -9:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kingdomofpatria I want to thank you all very much for the conversation tonight! Thanks especially to our panelists #mglitchat -9:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress Go->RT @gregpincus: There is an annual Kidlitosphere bloggers conference. Authors encouraged to attend. This year in NYC in Sept. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
roses7184 @coachhays64 Ha yup! #mglitchat moves quite quickly! -9:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
mselke01 @thebrainlair @waldenpondpress @tracymmp My students listen to me. Their parents laugh bcs they take my recs over parental ones #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel #mglitchat- We have about five minutes left to our final "Tips From the Pros" chat. Get your questions in now! -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @Jenny_Lundquist I know - it's a tricky time if you're on the west coast. But spending even an hour a day on Twitter is great. #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ShelbyRBach Yes! Thanks so much for a great #mglitchat !!! -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
OniJoseph RT @gregpincus: COPPA explains what's legal/not when interacting with kids online. Important stuff: http://t.co/aYHhPaDZ #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist @rachelgrinti If I wanted to reach out to local middle schools, who would I contact if there's not a librarian in your opinion? #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran @WaldenPondPress right, but take a book without awards, etc, how do you evaluate the effect on sell-through? #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom @AlohaKarina Many librarians keep blogs or fb pages. Can mention your book there. Our librarian writes weekly newspaper column. #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @Jenny_Lundquist - No matter what the time #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kdueykduey @gregpincus Agreed.!!! #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA RT @roses7184: I actually find I get approached by more YA and Adult authors than MG authors. Id love to change that! #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston @rachelnseigel When I request a blogger review, I send a book blurb, booktrailer link, sneak peak read link, and a Thank You #mglitchat -9:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @gregpincus: @lostingreatbook New app from @Bookigee is called Writer's Cube. Look for it to streamline. Delivers sales #s, too #mglitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jess_Keating Wow, thank you all so, so much for all this amazing info. One of our best chats yet. Big love to our moderators and guests! #mglitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Jenny_Lundquist @WaldenPondPress Yes. BTW, reading Breadcrumbs right now and am in awe. #mglitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @LM_Preston All good things to do! #mglitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @BooksDevoured A review blogger or author interview request? Send me (us) email thru @MixedUpFiles blog. #MGlitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina @jenniekaywrites @Jenny_Lundquist Agreed, our middle school went from two librarians to one half time library assistant. Budget. #mglitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ktubb @elissacruz Ah, a nice army you have there! :) #delegatingandfriendsrock #MGlitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus RT @TrayMMP: New app from @Bookigee is called Writer's Cube. Look for it to streamline. Delivers sales #s, too #mglitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston @rachelnseigel Yeah, I figure if they read the sneak peak and hate it they'll pass, lol! #mglitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
johnpeterswrite I just stumbled onto this chat, but it's great. THANKS to all who participated. Would love to connect with other MG writers. #mglitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran @WaldenPondPress I meant the effect of each promotion on sales #mglitchat -9:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti @Jenny_Lundquist Depends on the school, sometimes the principal, sometimes a teacher. I'd call/email the office staff to ask. #MGlitchat -9:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey Our librarians keep a blog for all library events. Our book club is super active too, they even design their own T-shirts! #mglitchat -9:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @LM_Preston True- and a sneak peak is often more helpful than the pub synopsis. #mglitchat -9:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress Love Mixed Up Files :)RT @elissacruz A review blogger or author interview request? Send me (us) email thru @MixedUpFiles blog. #mglitchat -9:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @kellandrewsPA @roses7184 We need to get the masses of YA bloggers & reviewers to review MG, too #mglitchat -9:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
deegarretson thanks all, interesting chat as always #mglitchat -9:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TweetMeNadine #mglitchat I fill my kids shelves with books I think they'll like & are relevant to their culture, identity + they choose some themselves. -9:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @ktubb They are amazing, and they never balk when I hand out more chores. #bestpeopleonearth #MGlitchat -9:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
jenniekaywrites @SKymmellHarvey that's awesome! #mglitchat -9:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran Well, for online promotion, you watch the Amazon/B&N sales rank, that says a lot #mglitchat -9:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom @Jenny_Lundquist @rachelgrinti Go to school website. Find Language Arts teachers. E-mail all, see who bites. #mglitchat -9:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
roses7184 @TrayMMP I think a lot of YA reviewers would love MG, they just haven't had the experience with it yet. #mglitchat -9:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
BooksDevoured @elissacruz I am a review blogger. I homeschool my 2 children so we love to review MG titles. I will email. #MGlitchat -9:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Consider following @Bookigee and signing up to be on the beta test. Writer's Cube launches in beta early March #mglitchat -9:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters @TrayMMP @WaldenPondPress @gregpincus, Thanks so much for all the great publicitiy tips and advice! #mglitchat -9:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @TrayMMP @gregpincus that's great - I'll have to look it up .. thanks for the heads-up! #mglitchat -9:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston RT @Koppelmom: @Jenny_Lundquist @rachelgrinti Go to school website. Find Language Arts teachers. E-mail all, see who bites. #mglitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
natnat_qots "@gregpincus: COPPA explains what's legal/not when interacting with kids online. Important stuff: http://t.co/PL4Nkcgo #mglitchat" -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
chorkie FYI, I love to review mg books. I have gotten most from NetGalley. I have direct contact with more mg kids than others. #mglitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran - You watch for appearances on indie bestsellers list - this tends to be indicative of a lot of sell through #mglitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
coachhays64 @Jess_Keating I agree. Now the creative battery is charged and ready to roll again. Thanks #mglitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ShelbyRBach #mglitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
roses7184 @rachelnseigel Pshaw! More exciting? Never! It's so much more intriguing when a younger character does amazing things! #mglitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @WaldenPondPress Thank you. We've already said how much we love WPP, but I'll say it again! We LOVE WPP at the blog! #MGlitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook @rachelnseigel @rose7184 @TrayMMP Absolutely - when done right, MG books are exciting and absorbing. #mglitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TweetMeNadine If it were up to my kids alone, all our books would all be based on movies and TV. I'm the one who gives them diversity. #mglitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel #MGlitchat 10pm already! Thanks again to all of our pros who shared their awesome advice tonight! Next week we discuss multicultural lit -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
the1stdaughter @TrayMMP @kellandrewsPA @roses7184 I think more and more YA reviewers have taken to MG thanks to @WaldenPondPress actually. #mglitchat -10:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
nardinisisters I'm sorry, I have been spelling everything wrong all night. I'm very tired but very interested! #mglitchat -10:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @JillCorcoran - The indie lists can help tell us in which regions our promotions get the most pickup #mglitchat -10:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel @lostingreatbook @rose7184 @TrayMMP Which we r planning 4 another discussion in April! ;-) #mglitchat -10:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston @BooksDevoured homeschooling, bless your heart I don't think my kids would like me much if I were their teacher #mglitchat -10:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
jenniekaywrites #mglitchat great chat! Thanks all!!! -10:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Writer's Cube will have a dashboard w all social media and sales numbers, too. Database of contacts + how-to PR. @Bookigee #mglitchat -10:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
LM_Preston Thanks everyone! Goodnight #mglitchat -10:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz @TrayMMP @kellandrewsPA @roses7184 OR we can just organize the MG people already out there. #thatsmymission #MGrevolutionishere #MGlitchat -10:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey I also think the rise of e-lit mags has been helping more YA readers to cross over into MG reading as well. #mglitchat -10:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @BooksDevoured For some reason I didn't think you reviewed MG, good to know you do! I always see you pop up in my Twitter feed :) #mglitchat -10:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KarenninaPosa wow. The last hour went by so fast! #mglitchat -10:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
AlohaKarina #mglitchat was fun, thanks!! -10:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelgrinti Thank you all for a great chat. So much info tonight! Thanks again to our guests! #MGlitchat -10:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Koppelmom #MGlitchat peeps rock. Thanks. -10:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP I surely love and respect @WaldenPondPress @the1stdaughter @kellandrewsPA @roses7184. They got it going on. #mglitchat -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
rachelnseigel RT @rachelgrinti: Thank you all for a great chat. So much info tonight! Thanks again to our guests! #MGlitchat -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
ShelbyRBach But y'all, tonight's #mglitchat was epic. Thank you SO much for everybody who participated, esp. moderators & guests!! :-) -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
KDuBayGillis Great final night with #mglitchat tips from the pros! Thank you to @WaldenPondPress @TrayMMP and @gregpincus. Fab job and great PR tips! -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @the1stdaughter You're too kind! I'm just thrilled so many bloggers are willing to read our books! @TrayMMP @kellandrewsPA #mglitchat -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
JillCorcoran @KarenninaPosa superfast. great chat! Thanks to all the wonderful guests. #mglitchat -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @SKymmellHarvey Good pint re YA to MG #mglitchat -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress Thanks for having me! #mglitchat -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
BooksDevoured @LM_Preston HA! We have our days like that! Mostly though, we love it! I feel blessed to be able to teach them everyday. =) #MGlitchat -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
gregpincus @rachelnseigel @elissacruz @rachelgrinti Thanks for having me on! And thanks all for joining in, too. #mglitchat -10:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP Oooo... I love the adjective "epic" #mglitchat -10:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP eeck -- I meant point. @SKymmellHarvey Good pint re YA to MG #mglitchat -10:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
elissacruz Thank you to the fabulous @TrayMMP @gregpincus and @WaldenPondPress for the wonderful chat tonight! #MGlitchat -10:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
BooksDevoured @WaldenPondPress I do! I often let my children contribute too. I tried to do MG every Monday but did not get enough requests! #MGlitchat -10:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
WaldenPondPress @nardinisisters Thanks for the great questions! @TrayMMP @gregpincus #mglitchat -10:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Brent_Watson41 Aw, man! I just stumbled upon the chat. Forgot it was going on. #mglitchat -10:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
wolvertonhill Way to go Kellie! Now everyone knows why all WPP love you :) #MglItchat -10:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
TrayMMP @rachelnseigel @elissacruz @rachelgrinti Thanks for inviting and thanks for everyone for being so great. #mglitchat -10:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
kellandrewsPA Thanks to all! MT @gregpincus: @rachelnseigel @elissacruz @rachelgrinti Thanks for having me on! #mglitchat -10:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Amiegr8tstuff Thank you for a great #mglitchat !!@WaldenPondPress @TrayMMP and @gregpincus -10:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
lostingreatbook Thanks for the great discussion - it was awesome! #mglitchat -10:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
SKymmellHarvey @TrayMMP hehe I got what you meant ;-) #mglitchat -10:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2012
Thanks for posting this- & now I'm off to look up guidelines on answering kids. I answer all fan letters & figure blog comments are same, especially as they're out in the open. It'll be interesting to see.
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