rachelnseigel Welcome to #MGLitchat 2nd Annual Tips From The
Pros. Tonight, Marketing Middle Grade! -9:00 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Quick reminder of the Tips From The Pros format:
Guests have floor for first 5-10 mins to share tips, then floor opens.
#mglitchat -9:00 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel If you have a question for one of our pros, @
them followed by QUESTION in your tweet. #mglitchat -9:00 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Tonight we have MG Pros @ambermcturner @JoSVolpe
@Jason_Brubaker @TrayMMP #mglitchat -9:01 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel Their bios are available here
http://t.co/Mu0OUhb6H8 but we’ll do a quick one-line intro #mglitchat -9:01 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @rachelnseigel Ha! Well, either way, awesome!
#mglitchat -9:01 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @ambermcturner is the author of SWAY, released by
Disney-Hyperion in 2012 and CIRCA NOW, coming from Disney-Hyperion in May 2014.
#mglitchat -9:01 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @JoSVolpe is an agent at her own company: New
Leaf Literary & Media, Inc. And she is one of my co-contributors to
@pubcrawlblog #mglitchat -9:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @Jason_Brubaker works at Dreamworks in Visual
Development. He doubles as an independent graphic novelist and self-publisher.
#mglitchat -9:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @AnshaKotyk Hello! Glad to be here! #mglitchat
-9:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf Finally! I made it in time! #MGLitChat -9:02 PM Mar
28th, 2013
JoSVolpe Hi All! I'm excited to be here, too! #mglitchat
-9:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @TrayMMP is the founder of Media Masters
Publicity, LLC, dedicated to promoting children's books and graphic novels
#mglitchat -9:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk And now our Pros have the floor to share their MG
path to publication tips! #mglitchat -9:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker Hi everyone! #mglitchat -9:03 PM Mar 28th,
2013
AniProf @AnshaKotyk Dreamworks, eh? BTW, I'm a college prof
in computer animation. #MGLitChat -9:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP hello everyone! #mglitchat -9:04 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @ambermcturner Welcome! You have the floor, it's
all yours. :) #mglitchat -9:04 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe Do we just start? Or does anyone have some
questions? #mglitchat -9:04 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel #mglitchat Welcome to all of our pros! Glad 2
have u- and your valuable input. -9:04 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @JoSVolpe Just start with anything u like!
#mglitchat -9:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @AnshaKotyk Ah, cool! Okay then. #mglitchat -9:05
PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP I guess my first tip = communicate communicate
communicate with your publicist. #mglitchat -9:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner It's important to remember you are marketing
yourself as an author, full of stories to tell. The book is only a part of
that. #mglitchat -9:06 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe I agree with @TrayMMP. I know it may feel sometimes
like you're in this alone, but publicists work really hard (1/2) #mglitchat
-9:06 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Especially if self-publishing or w mainstream house;
let publicist know about changes in pub date, vacation etc. don't disappear.
#mglitchat -9:07 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe (2/2) and only communicating ideas & plans with
them will open the door for them to reciprocate. It's so helpful for all
parties #mglitchat -9:07 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker #mglitchat I found that putting everything
online for free really started the ball rolling. -9:07 PM Mar 28th, 2013
SpencerToday @rachelnseigel Jumping in… #MGLitChat -9:08 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Keep your publicist in the loop on ur local
bookstore connections, fave reviewers that love you, contacts that helped
research bk #mglitchat -9:08 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe Another tip: not everything you write will sell,
but that doesn't mean it's not important. Each thing gets you to the next
#mglitchat -9:08 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP You don't have to tell them "too" much -
ha -- but keep lines open. And don't go too rogue ! ha. #mglitchat -9:09 PM Mar
28th, 2013
ambermcturner @JoSVolpe Amen to that! #mglitchat -9:09 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @Jason_Brubaker Everything? #mglitchat -9:09 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @JosSVolpe - agreed. Middle grade = a slow, longer
burn when it comes to sales and author recognition. this is OKAY. #mglitchat
-9:09 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe Also, be open to hear other ideas & willing to
adapt. With the changing landscape of pub, you need to be ready to try new
things #mglitchat -9:09 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @SpencerToday Almost- pros still have the
floor 4 a bit. :-) #MGLitChat -9:10 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @TrayMMP I love this about MG. #mglitchat
-9:10 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker #mglitchat Tracey, my publicist, knows all
the big players. I tend to focus on my work and blogging. It's a great
combination. -9:10 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP the mg community is very supportive of each other -
buidling that network and helping each other is gr8 to watch. #mglitchat -9:10
PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @Jason_Brubaker Everything? How do you make
money if you don't charge? ;-) #mglitchat -9:11 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @AnshaKotyk #mglitchat Yep, I put my whole
book online for free over the course of a few years. -9:11 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @SpencerToday Hey there! Long time no tweet!
*waves* #mglitchat -9:11 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner Have your kid belly crawl across the
children's section of the book store and face your novel out. Sorry. Had to be
said. #mglitchat -9:11 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Build a database of local bookstores, librarians
that love you, schools you have visited etc. Keep records and build. #mglitchat
-9:11 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @Jason_Brubaker - why thank you. We make a great
team because we communicate but he lets me do my job and he does his.
#mglitchat -9:12 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @ambermcturner She rocks. You owe her for that!
#mglitchat -9:12 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters RT @JoSVolpe:Not everything you write will sell,
but that doesn't mean it's not important. Each thing gets you to the next
#mglitchat -9:12 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner Don't go to an event with book sales as your
mark of success. Make personal connections with other writers, librarians, etc.
#mglitchat -9:12 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe Remember that publishing, especially MG, is a
marathon, not a sprint. Each book builds on the last. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Mar
28th, 2013
TrayMMP Jason's new book is the second one we've worked on
together. It's a pleasure because he is supportive, thankful, funny helps, 2.
#mglitchat -9:13 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner Plant seeds, so to speak. Be a nice person.
#mglitchat -9:13 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel RT @JoSVolpe: Remember that publishing,
especially MG, is a marathon, not a sprint. Each book builds on the last.
#mglitchat -9:13 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write RT @JoSVolpe: Remember that publishing,
especially MG, is a marathon, not a sprint. Each book builds on the last.
#mglitchat -9:13 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP In regards to working as a team - here is a silly
tip/hint: don't email publicist on Sunday night - email will get buried.
#mglitchat -9:13 PM Mar 28th, 2013
story_queen @ambermcturner @TrayMMP Me too! #mglitchat -9:13
PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @ambermcturner - yes! "nice" goes a
looooong way. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @TrayMMP #mglitchat Exactly. I learned to pick
my battles. Publicity is not one of the things I'm strong at. -9:14 PM Mar
28th, 2013
ilanawaters @TrayMMP How necessary/effective are
library/school/bookstore visits for the #mglitchat author? I've heard varying
reports. -9:15 PM Mar 28th, 2013
SpencerToday RT @KDuBayGillis: It's Thursday! That means
#mglitchat Tips from the Pros at 9 pm EST. Marketing MG with @ambermcturner
@JoSVolpe @Jason_Brubaker @TrayMMP -9:15 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP When communicating w/publicist - share info on past
reviews or buddies. If you have a direct connection w Oprah - let them know.
#mglitchat -9:15 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner It's easy to lose sight of the fact that you
are a children's book author. Make things about the kids. Visits, giveaways,
fun. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP I think school and library visits are beyond
important. It's about building relationships more than sales. #mglitchat -9:16
PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @ilanawaters School and library visits in
particular can have last effects. It's not about the event itself, but (1/2)
#mglitchat -9:16 PM Mar 28th, 2013
sguillory262 RT @JoSVolpe: Remember that publishing,
especially MG, is a marathon, not a sprint. Each book builds on the last.
#mglitchat -9:16 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @ilanawaters (2/2) word of mouth after the event.
The people that run those and attend those are the ones that get kids to read
#mglitchat -9:17 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Only do school visits if that is something u are
comfortable or have time for. If u have a day job, find another way to connect
#mglitchat -9:17 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @JoSVolpe Thanks--good to know. But what if you
flat-out can't do them? #curious #mglitchat -9:17 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KristineAsselin I think this is important to remember. RT
@JoSVolpe: Remember that publishing, especially MG, is a marathon, not a
sprint. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Find a passion topic that is beyond ur book.
Literarcy? Graphic novel creation step-by-step, volunteerism, craft of writing
#mglitchat -9:18 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy RT @JoSVolpe: Remember that publishing,
especially MG, is a marathon, not a sprint. Each book builds on the last.
#mglitchat -9:18 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KristineAsselin And kids LOVE It. RT @TrayMMP: School and
library visits are beyond important. Its about building relationships more than
sales. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AndreaL_Mack RT @ambermcturner: It's easy to lose sight of
the fact that you are a children's book author. Make things about the kids.
#mglitchat -9:19 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @ilanawaters If you absolutely can NEVER do them,
build good will by sending a copy of your book w/a personal letter and swag
#mglitchat -9:19 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @ilanawaters @TrayMMP If nothing else, you
connect with that "one" person who you realize was the whole reason
you were there. #mglitchat -9:19 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write @ambermcturner So is it assumed that the
book a writer pitches is just the tip of the iceberg? Or do we try to pitch
multiple? #mglitchat -9:19 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP If you flat out can't do them - volunteer 2 read a
poem at the library story hour for poetry month; snap a pic; tweet it; blog it
#mglitchat -9:19 PM Mar 28th, 2013
gardthree #mglitchat What is more painful? A blog tour, or
fighting Anderson Silva to the death? -9:19 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker #mglitchat I wrote many How-to articles about
how to make graphic novels. That still brings in new eyes. How to videos too.
-9:19 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @ilanawaters Or talk to your publisher about
donating a box to one or two key schools that are personal to you. #mglitchat
-9:19 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @ilanawaters Or do skype visits or send
pre-recorded presentations--there are so many possibilities. #mglitchat -9:20
PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @JoSVolpe You all have great ideas! Am writing
these down...*starts writing* #mglitchat -9:20 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KimBriggs_Write One at a time pitched, for
sure, but in MG it seems to be understood that more may follow. #mglitchat
-9:20 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write @JoSVolpe how receptive are writers to your
advice? #mglitchat -9:20 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KimBriggs_Write ...And that you'll get better
at the craft as you go. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @Jason_Brubaker blog finds new readers - not just
librarians or bookstore owners. his fans are also hopeful gn creators
#mglitchat -9:20 PM Mar 28th, 2013
dianezahler @gardthree Blog tours are relatively painless,
I've found. All done from the couch. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Danaalisonlevy @ambermcturner That's the ??. Who are you
promoting yourself TO? Kids (readers)? Parents (buyers)? Librarians
(Influencers)? #mglitchat -9:21 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters Don't forget the transcript will
b on the blog l8r- u don't have 2 frantically write everything down now! ;-) \
#mglitchat -9:21 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP It's important to build ur audience and connectors
b4 publication date. Not at pub date or after... this is all a scaffold
#mglitchat -9:21 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @JoSVolpe Do you think Skypes should be free?
I've seen arguments for/against. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel *headsmack* Good point. *stops
writing* #mglitchat -9:22 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner Go beyond the schools and libraries too. Do
events at hospitals. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters That's what we're here for- to
make your life easier! ;-) #mglitchat -9:22 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write @ambermcturner good to know, thank you
#mglitchat -9:22 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @Danaalisonlevy They're all so connected. Just
meet them. They'll talk to each other. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel Fantastic! Come clean the house
and walk the dog while you're at it. Canada's not that far from NJ...#mglitchat
-9:23 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP it's important to reach all kinds of audiences - mg
kids are the hardest 2 reach w/o the gatekeepers - parents & educators
#mglitchat -9:23 PM Mar 28th, 2013
SpencerToday @TrayMMP My librarian and I chat books all the
time at my school. She’s always looking for advice on new books to buy.
#MGLitchat -9:23 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @ambermcturner - I so agree - meet them all. they
all chatter. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KristineAsselin You can also throw your name in the ring to
speak at conferences, workshops, get your name/face out there. #mglitchat -9:23
PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters Well, now that u mention it, I'll
likely b going 2 NYC for Book Expo. For the write incentive, I'll stop in
Jersey! #mglitchat -9:23 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @TrayMMP This is such a good point. #mglitchat
-9:23 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters Oops- that should b right-
writing on the brain! :-D #mglitchat -9:24 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @TrayMMP Yes. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Mar 28th,
2013
TrayMMP Jason has also found success with kickstarter; this
is another off-book-topic topic that brings new readers in to discover his bk
#mglitchat -9:24 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel I'll close all the smoke stacks
for 1 day so you can ride down Turnpike. Good deal? #mglitchat -9:24 PM Mar
28th, 2013
Danaalisonlevy @ambermcturner True, but diff promotion
techniques are more relevant for each audiences. Important to know who you're
talking to. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters Getting there! ;-) #mglitchat
-9:24 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel And here I thought you were
making a clever pun...#mglitchat -9:25 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @TrayMMP How to start? Cold calls? Show up onsite
and ask? What is the best way to 'get out there'? #mglitchat -9:25 PM Mar 28th,
2013
JoSVolpe Eek! My comp froze! I'm on my phone! #Mglitchat
-9:25 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters Oh- then ok. Sure- I defintiely
was! (Frantically wipes away the corrective tweet) #mglitchat -9:25 PM Mar
28th, 2013
ambermcturner Don't think that you always have to be
"on" & in marketing mode. Take some time to enjoy what other
people are putting out there. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Don't cold call. Email. Write a genuine old
fashioned letter. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @AnshaKotyk @Rachelnseigel Are we officially
opening the floor to questions? (Cause I have one...) #mglitchat -9:26 PM Mar
28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @KDuBayGillis Go for it! #mglitchat -9:26 PM Mar
28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @KDuBayGillis @AnshaKotyk #mglitchat I think
we pretty much have! :-) -9:26 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel #mglitchat *snort* If you can't
manage a simple tweet, I don't know how you're planning to get that transcript
up. #distrust -9:26 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @Danaalisonlevy Indeed. #mglitchat -9:26 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @KimBriggs_Write well, my clients are very
receptive. If they weren't, we probably wouldn't be a good agent-author match
#Mglitchat -9:26 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters I leave that mastery to
@AnshaKotyk. Tech doesn't seem 2 fail the same way 4 her! ;-) #mglitchat
#distrust -9:26 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP We are all encouraged 2 make social media personal.
Remember the "non computer" way is the same. We just forget about it.
#mglitchat -9:26 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis Q for @ambermcturner and @JoSVolpe...Can you
fill us in on how the Starbucks promotion for SWAY came to be and how it
worked? #mglitchat -9:27 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Attend your local indie bkstore "teacher
night" - meet the teacher as an author and a reader #mglitchat -9:27 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @JoSVolpe @KimBriggs_Write If I remember
correctly, being receptive to that was a pre-reqisite for Jo offering me rep.
#mglitchat -9:28 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KDuBayGillis @JoSVolpe I'll let Jo field this
one... #mglitchat -9:28 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy #mglitchat Sorry! I jumped in with a Q. *Feels
shame at forgetting protocol* -9:29 PM Mar 28th, 2013
jodyfeldman @TrayMMP So when you've collected a good
database of people you've connected with, what's its most effective use?
#mglitchat -9:29 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write @JoSVolpe you are definitely the expert!
Some I've met seem possessive of every word. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP I guess one last tip - know your books strengths;
for Jason's reMind - we knew librarian gn fans would adore it; we started there
#mglitchat -9:29 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel #Mglitchat @TrayMMP @JoSVolpe When it comes to
the slow build of MG, do publishers get antsy 4 results? -9:29 PM Mar 28th,
2013
KDuBayGillis @JoanneLevy No worries! #mglitchat -9:29 PM Mar
28th, 2013
jodyfeldman @JoanneLevy Me, too *crawls away* #mglitchat -9:30
PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP (cont) we started with librarians before mainstream
bk reviewers.. got good quotes; built a buzz #mglitchat -9:30 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe My laptop is frozen now too I only am working on my
phone and it's hard sorry! #Mglitchat -9:30 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @JoanneLevy Don't worry. I think I asked like, 5
questions before realizing it wasn't time. #mglitchat -9:30 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KimBriggs_Write @JoSVolpe I used to be
possessive like that. Revision will beat that right out of you! #mglitchat
-9:30 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @rachelnseigel I think that honestly depends on the
publisher; however news from Bologna is mg is the new hot trend.. #mglitchat
-9:31 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @JoSVolpe Oh no! If it's too tough, we totally
understand. Darn technology fail. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @rachelnseigel @TrayMMP I don't get that sense
from my pub at all. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP this new hot trend might add pressure for faster
sales? I guess time will tell. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @TrayMMP I read that- very encouraging!
#mglitchat -9:31 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @ambermcturner It's true! #mglitchat -9:32 PM Mar
28th, 2013
AniProf Q: What sort of prices do publicists charge? Range?
#MGLitChat -9:32 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @KDuBayGillis The Starbucks promo for SWAY came
about via the publisher, actually. Hyperion has been very behind the book!
#mglitchat -9:32 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf Use lots of abbreviations! RT @JoSVolpe:
@ambermcturner Its true! #MGLitChat -9:32 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write @ambermcturner @josvolpe It seems a no
brainier to me but I hear comments from writers that always surprise me!
#mglitchat -9:32 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP I've always loved MG - but it was harder to
publicize; all the new mg blogs are supportive and changed that #mglitchat
-9:33 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ambermcturner @TrayMMP I'm glad 2 hear that-
at the retail end where stockturns r most important, they don't like 2 wait.
#mglitchat -9:33 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @ilanawaters #mglitchat I build the fan base
first by giving it away for free then offing it for sale as a collectors item.
-9:33 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy I think you asked about charging for
Skype visits? (sorry, I lost all internet connection for a few min) #mglitchat
-9:33 PM Mar 28th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi #mglitchat As a MG author and elementary
school librarian, I can say word of mouth between librarians helps spread the
word. -9:33 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis RT @TrayMMP: Ive always loved MG - but it was
harder to publicize; all the new mg blogs are supportive and changed that
#mglitchat -9:33 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @Jason_Brubaker - don't give away my pricing (ha).
@AniProg - it honestly depends on the bk and scope of work; no cookiecutters
#mglitchat -9:33 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write RT @ambermcturner: @KimBriggs_Write
@JoSVolpe I used to be possessive like that. Revision will beat that right out
of you! #mglitchat -9:34 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @JoSVolpe @KDuBayGillis Yes, Jo and I were
both kind of wigging when they told us! #mglitchat -9:34 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk RT @NatalieLorenzi: #mglitchat As a MG author and
elementary school librarian, I can say word of mouth between librarians helps
spread the word. -9:34 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Jason's free online absolutely built an audience.
Cory Doctorow did similar thing; maybe mg could do chapter samples over time..
#mglitchat -9:34 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @JoSVolpe I did - asked if you think authors
should charge for them - some do it for free. Your thoughts? #mglitchat -9:34
PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @NatalieLorenzi #mglitchat Agreed, That was
huge for me. -9:34 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @JoSVolpe @ambermcturner Which is so cool. Did
it affect buzz for SWAY? #mglitchat -9:34 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @JoSVolpe @KDuBayGillis It goes to show that a
pub will get behind a book from someone low on the food chain! #mglitchat -9:35
PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @Jason_Brubaker Interesting idea. Thanks! :-)
#mglitchat Maybe someday I'll offer myself as collector's item. *snerk* -9:35
PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel #Mglitchat this is for any of our experts- do
u convince the publisher to make a book a buzz book, or does the publisher
decide that? -9:35 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Mainstream bk reviewers (mags, newspaper etc) tend 2
review pic bks & YA; mg is a harder "get" for some reason; that
will change #mglitchat -9:36 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @TrayMMP R there any specific periodicals that
focus on MG? #mglitchat -9:36 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @ambermcturner Well SWAY is amazing, so makes
perfect sense! #mglitchat -9:36 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KDuBayGillis @JoSVolpe From my end, it sure
seems to have a bunch. Tons more reviews. Feedback. Connections. #mglitchat
-9:36 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KDuBayGillis Aw, thanks Kellie! #mglitchat
-9:37 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @ambermcturner That's what I was
wondering...not just into more hands, but more chatter. Seems like huge ripple
effect. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy I think it depends. All of my clients
do some free work for specific reasons. (1/2) #mglitchat -9:37 PM Mar 28th,
2013
helainebecker Yikes! RT @gregpincus: Amazon buying
Goodreads. Thoughts? http://t.co/LyFuj7GVbL #kidlit #mglitchat #yalitchat -9:37
PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @Jason_Brubaker Can you tell us a little bit
about your kickstarter project? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy But a skype session can still take hours
to prepare and time to present. I do think that time is worth something.
#mglitchat -9:38 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @rachelnseigel Good question; honestly sometimes
ends up as a sales decision; a good buy into stores - plans change up or down
#mglitchat -9:38 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Girl___Friday @JoSVolpe Slightly off topic, but can I ask
what are your favourite kinds of MG, or things you'd like to see more of,
personally? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @helainebecker @gregpincus #kidlit #mglitchat
#yalitchat They say that it won't change. -9:38 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis Wondering what the MG community collectively
can do more to promote MG? How to go beyond chats, etc. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Mar
28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @KDuBayGillis In the case of
"Wonder", Random House sent out copies 2 buyers & bloggers of
influence. Got word out. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KDuBayGillis Yes, and it put an MG book into
hands of folks who don't usually venture that way. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Mar
28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @JoSVolpe And time away from day job and writing
- makes sense. Thanks! #mglitchat -9:39 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @AnshaKotyk #mglitchat I did a Kickstarter
when it first started and doubted it would work. It made $12,600 for my first
book. -9:39 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @ambermcturner Good point...gave people the
freedom/opportunity to try something new. And maybe they'll rediscover MG love!
#mglitchat -9:40 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @TrayMMP Is a "best case" scenario 2
get someone at Barnes & Noble really excited? #mglitchat -9:40 PM Mar 28th,
2013
TrayMMP Not that I am aware of. Not mainstream. when is the
last time Entertainment Weekly did a mg round-up? #mglitchat -9:40 PM Mar 28th,
2013
JoSVolpe @rachelnseigel "Buzz" is hard to force.
Enthusiasm stems from the author first, then agent, then editor & hopefully
continues! #mglitchat -9:40 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KDuBayGillis Hope so! #mglitchat -9:40 PM Mar
28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @Jason_Brubaker Wow. What do you feel helped?
#mglitchat -9:40 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @AnshaKotyk #mglitchat My second Kickstarter
made $107,000. I'm still packing books to this day. Its a great site for
getting new fans. -9:40 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write @Jason_Brubaker @anshakotyk can you explain
kickstarter to us newbies? #mglitchat -9:41 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @helainebecker @gregpincusOh Lord.Now they're
even more of a behemoth! Plus, U won't B able 2 get books on other sites from
there.#mglitchat -9:41 PM Mar 28th, 2013
the1stdaughter RT @KDuBayGillis: Wondering what the MG
community collectively can do more to promote MG? How to go beyond chats, etc.
#mglitchat -9:41 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @Girl___Friday I'd love to see more really powerful
family stories in MG. And adventure. I love a good adventure. #mglitchat -9:41
PM Mar 28th, 2013
helainebecker HAHAI love new hot trendsThey come and go like
munchkinsRT @TrayMMP: @rachelnseigel news from Bologna is mg is the new hot
trend..#mglitchat -9:41 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @Jason_Brubaker can someone use kickstarter to raise
money for book trailer or additional mktng piece for a book already pubbed?
#mglitchat -9:42 PM Mar 28th, 2013
SpencerToday @KDuBayGillis As a teacher, I know my librarian
is very receptive to recommendations. I’ve gotten 6 books in since September.
#MGLitchat -9:42 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Not to put you on the spot -- I'm not a kickstarer
expert. Just admirer #mglitchat -9:42 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @helainebecker @TrayMMP #mglitchat That is
very true! But good 4 Middle Grade 2 ride the wave while it's hot! -9:42 PM Mar
28th, 2013
coachhays64 @TrayMMP That will be a welcome change. MG is an
key market and a vital developmental time for readers, especially boy readers.
#mglitchat -9:42 PM Mar 28th, 2013
hayfarris Everyone interested in writing MG needs to be
tuning in to #mglitchat right now! -9:43 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel RT @hayfarris: Everyone interested in writing
MG needs to be tuning in to #mglitchat right now! -9:43 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis I've noticed a lot of YA authors banding
together to do signings/tours. Are MG authors doing this too? #mglitchat -9:43
PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @the1stdaughter This is a good question, and if I
had an answer I'd be doing it already! But honestly, keep talking about books.
#mglitchat -9:43 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @coachhays64 Make your passion topic beyond your
book about boy readers; collect recommendations from fellow mg'rs and post #mglitchat
-9:43 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AndreaL_Mack RT @TrayMMP: I've always loved MG - but it was
harder to publicize; all the new mg blogs are supportive and changed that
#mglitchat -9:44 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf RT @hayfarris: Everyone interested in writing MG
needs to be tuning in to #mglitchat right now! #MGLitChat -9:44 PM Mar 28th,
2013
ilanawaters @helainebecker @TrayMMP @rachelnseigel *sings*
"In the name of the Lollypop Guuuuiiiillldddd....wewelcomeyoutomunchkinland."
#mglitchat -9:44 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis And we're trending, we're trending, we're
trending... #mglitchat -9:44 PM Mar 28th, 2013
helainebecker HAHAHAHA!!!!!Conflict of interestRT
@rachelnseigel: @helainebecker @gregpincus #kidlit #mglitchat #yalitchat They
say that it won't change. -9:44 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Realistic middle grade is the "new wave" -
but honestly that is the "wave" that made me love reading as kid.
Blubber, anyone? #mglitchat -9:44 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @JoSVolpe @rachelnseigel Yes, the author
definitely has to aim the bellows at the fire every now and then! #mglitchat
-9:45 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Cat Ate My Gymsuite etc... those realistic MG is
what made me love reading; fantasy and all of that came much later. #mglitchat
-9:45 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf I've been trying to get a local indie bookstore to
do a MG series. Was told they don't sell as well, but maybe this summer.
#MGLitChat -9:45 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @TrayMMP That one brings me back! I loved
Paula Danziger when I was a kid! (Pre-Amber Brown!) #mglitchat -9:45 PM Mar
28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @KDuBayGillis It's harder - YA readers are
RAVENOUS fans - MG is a quieter/harder sell for touring. #mglitchat -9:45 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @coachhays64 Here, here! I write about that here:
http://t.co/5F6Jngsgj8 #mglitchat -9:45 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @KDuBayGillis *does traditional #mglitchat
trending folk dance* -9:46 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ChrisYarbrough RT @hayfarris: Everyone interested in writing
MG needs to be tuning in to #mglitchat right now! -9:46 PM Mar 28th, 2013
raeannparker @TrayMMP When you talk about passion topic, is
this for social media? Or topic for school visits, etc.? #mglitchat -9:46 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @helainebecker @rachelnseigel @gregpincus Yes.
This essentially makes me want to laugh until I wet myself. No offense.
#mglitchat -9:46 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @JoanneLevy @KDuBayGillis #mglitchat I think
we touched on this once b4- YA readers select own books. MG still got 2 get
past Gatekeepers. -9:46 PM Mar 28th, 2013
hayfarris @JoanneLevy Let's make some RAVENOUS MG fans! :-)
#mglitchat -9:46 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @KDuBayGillis I haven't seen MG authors create
their own group tours, and it could be simply that it's expensive and (1/2)
#mglitchat -9:46 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @helainebecker @gregpincus
#mglitchat I'm not so naive that I totally believe them- I just take a wait and
c what they do -9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @KDuBayGillis But whenever I do an event, I talk
about other MG books I love. On WRAD, I held up books I love during my SKYPEs
#mglitchat -9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @helainebecker @gregpincus
#mglitchat approach b4 I worry about it. When the things I like about Goodreads
start 2 go away, -9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @helainebecker @rachelnseigel @gregpincus Dear
God--what if TWITTER'S NEXT?? #mglitchat -9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
dianezahler @JoanneLevy: @KDuBayGillis I think MG fans are
ravenous too -- but we can't connect electronically. It's harder. #mglitchat
-9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @raeannparker - sure it can be anything. become an
expert on getting boys to read in your town, your county, your state.
#mglitchat -9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
SpencerToday @KDuBayGillis I think the entire staff in a
school, not just the librarian, could be a focus for authors when promoting.
#mglitchat -9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @KDuBayGillis MG author @LynMullalyHunt
organized groups of us--MG authors--to propose workshops at #AASL conference
this fall. #mglitchat -9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters then I get upset. #mglitchat
-9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @KDuBayGillis (2/2) and harder to bring kids out to
stores to buy books because they can't get themselves there (need a parent!)
#mglitchat -9:47 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @helainebecker @gregpincus
#mglitchat Don't joke-That's capitalism. -9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @JoanneLevy That exemplifies what I love about
the MG/kidlit community: all in this together! #mglitchat -9:48 PM Mar 28th,
2013
the1stdaughter @JoSVolpe I agree Joanna.Beyond blog tours
& such. I do like what @kcemerson did recently w/a few YA/MG authors
touring together. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel *pats hand* We'll just have to
wait and see. No telling what will happen. I'm a bit unhappy about it too.
#mglitchat -9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ForewordLit Our bookstores here do panel events to bring in
more readers. So if you come with a debut 4 more local authors come too! #mglitchat
-9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy YES. I'm trying! RT @hayfarris: @JoanneLevy Let's
make some RAVENOUS MG fans! :-) #mglitchat -9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @JoSVolpe @KDuBayGillis We need a big, big
bus. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Make ur passion topic getting books into trouble
youth hands; or make cakes w book jackets - whatever; claim it and talk about
it #mglitchat -9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf @JoSVolpe Can't get there themselves? Ah, but what
about Amazon? #MGLitChat -9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters I'm no happier about this than
when Twitter bought Tweedeck and wrecked it. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoMarieBankston @TrayMMP When we were mg readers, there
wasn't a lot of fantasy available - not like today. Loved Blubber and Cat
Ate... #mglitchat -9:48 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @JoSVolpe But even group school visits. E.G.
Klassen and Snicket coming to my son's school nxt wk. This could work for MG,
no? #mglitchat -9:49 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @helainebecker @rachelnseigel @gregpincus I
don't think you're being hyena. But if we're turning into animals...DIBS ON
MEERKAT! #mglitchat -9:49 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP Regarding the group author tours - it is brilliant.
I've worked on a few. I believe in power in numbers #mglitchat -9:49 PM Mar
28th, 2013
dianezahler @the1stdaughter @JoSVolpe Harper did a group
tour -- but it was all guys. What's that about? #mglitchat -9:49 PM Mar 28th,
2013
the1stdaughter @JoSVolpe MG authors are like rockstars to
their readers, so why not have big tours w/groups of them? I thought it was
fantastic. #mglitchat -9:49 PM Mar 28th, 2013
helainebecker Why we love you <3 #torkidlit love RT
@JoanneLevy: @KDuBayGillis But whenever I do an event, I talk about other MG
books I love. #mglitchat -9:49 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @ambermcturner Party bus! Maybe an RV????
#mglitchat -9:49 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @TrayMMP Yes, have a thing. #mglitchat -9:49
PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP I think the first fantasy I read was Wrinkle in
Time. My bestie Jen gave me her tattered copy. #mglitchat -9:49 PM Mar 28th,
2013
AnshaKotyk @KDuBayGillis YOu're giving me ideas... I might
just create an MG band of writers... we'll tour local schools and libraries. ;)
#mglitchat -9:50 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @TrayMMP In a coincidental turn
of events, she did a school visit and I MET her! #mglitchat -9:50 PM Mar 28th,
2013
helainebecker No more promoted tweets. HAHAHA!!! RT
@ilanawaters: @helainebecker @rachelnseigel @gregpincus Dear God--what if
TWITTER'S NEXT?? #mglitchat -9:50 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @TrayMMP I think we're all about to bust into
a chant or something... #mglitchat -9:50 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @TrayMMP #mglitchat Really? That
would have been so cool! 1st author I remember meeting was Gordon Korman. -9:50
PM Mar 28th, 2013
ForewordLit Also in places like the Bay Area. You can hit an
indie store a day and it is JUST far enough away to get a new crowd. #mglitchat
-9:50 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @AniProf We were talking about MG authors touring--can't
tour on Amazon! (yet--I'm sure they'll find a way). #mglitchat -9:50 PM Mar
28th, 2013
the1stdaughter @JoSVolpe @kdubaygillis I think the key is to
get a good mix. @kcemerson's tour had both MG & YA authors. It was
fantastic! #mglitchat -9:50 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KDuBayGillis I'll get The Roast running
again! #mglitchat -9:50 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @AnshaKotyk Like the Partridge Family, only the
MG Family. Or the MG Mystery Machine! #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @TrayMMP I'm afraid I haven't
heard of Korman. But Danziger was amazing. Very warm. #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar
28th, 2013
hayfarris @JoSVolpe @KDuBayGillis That's a great point. So
what about school tours, where the audience already exists? Are those
difficult? #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @TrayMMP But who is paying for these tours? It's
a great idea in theory, but $$$ #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar 28th, 2013
helainebecker Joanne?RT @NatalieLorenzi: @KDuBayGillis
@LynMullalyHunt organized groups MG authors--to propose workshops at #AASL
conference . #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @KDuBayGillis omg the mystery machine! #mglitchat
-9:51 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ForewordLit So you stay in one centralized city, like
Sunnyvale. Do events in San Jose, San Francisco, and Menlo Park/Palo Alto.
#mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @ambermcturner Bingo! #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar
28th, 2013
dianezahler @the1stdaughter: @JoSVolpe I would so love to do
that. Takes the pressure off too. #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP It's cool to see authors from different publishers
band together to "van" together for a tour. #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar
28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @TrayMMP #mglitchat U don't know
Gordon Korman's books? GASP!!!!! He's one of kings of MG comedy! -9:51 PM Mar
28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KDuBayGillis @AnshaKotyk You had me at
Partridge. #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf We love you MG. Oh yeswe do. And it's be-cauase ...
you're true! (Everyone join in!) #MGLitChat -9:51 PM Mar 28th, 2013
the1stdaughter @dianezahler @josvolpe I saw that! I actually
complained about that aspect of it to them in fact. :( #mglitchat -9:51 PM Mar
28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @helainebecker :-D Backatcha - we are all in
this. Rising tides lift ALL boats. @KDuBayGillis #torkidlit #mglitchat -9:52 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
helainebecker @JoanneLevy @rachelnsiegel We can do a
Canadian booth at BEA...or better yet, the Hawaii Teachers Assn. #mglitchat
-9:52 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @JoanneLevy @TrayMMP I think @josvolpe is
paying for it. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @JoanneLevy Maybe it's like a progressive. One
author travels to one city nearby, does event, then that author travels to
nxt... #mglitchat -9:52 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @ambermcturner @JoSVolpe @KDuBayGillis Ooo--with
bunk beds, like bands have! Also, more than one toilet. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Mar
28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @dianezahler Perhaps they thought kids would
respond better? (which would be crazy, and I really don't know the reason)
#mglitchat -9:52 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @helainebecker @JoanneLevy @rachelnsiegel
#mglitchat Hawaii? I'm there! Whose suitcase can I travel in? -9:52 PM Mar
28th, 2013
the1stdaughter @dianezahler @josvolpe I agree. And for the
reader they get more bang for their buck. More of an incentive for parents as
well. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Mar 28th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @helainebecker @JoanneLevy @KDuBayGillis Last
weekend I spoke @ MG multicultural titles to librarians-included loads of MGs I
<3. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ChrisYarbrough Would love to keep watching #mglitchat but I
have to go get my MGer from a birthday party :( -9:52 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk I still want to pick @Jason_Brubaker 's brain
about kickstarter... #mglitchat -9:52 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @JoanneLevy - authors typically pay for own travel;
if you need a publicist split it; or organize it amongst yourselves #mglitchat
-9:53 PM Mar 28th, 2013
dianezahler @the1stdaughter @josvolpe What did they say?
#mglitchat -9:53 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner "I'd like to teach the world to read MG
in perfect harmony..." Hmmm, maybe not. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters RT @KDuBayGillis: @ambermcturner Party bus!
Maybe an RV???? #mglitchat I am sooo bringing the butterbeer. #spike -9:53 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @helainebecker Yep-I knew about this. But travel
is expensive! :-( #mglitchat -9:54 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @ambermcturner New Leaf did pay for the majority
our two group events so far, yes. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis I think this group tour idea could also be a
Kickstarter thing...towns chip in to bring group of MG authors to their region.
#mglitchat -9:54 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP A group tour doesn't need to be massive or long; go
statewide; make a roadtrip that makes sense to bk or themes; 2-3 stops?
#mglitchat -9:54 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf Idea: If you're traveling to a new city, find a
fellow MG author there and bond. Maybe do a joint library/school gig.
#MGLitChat -9:54 PM Mar 28th, 2013
the1stdaughter @dianezahler @josvolpe Nothing really. More
of an "oops" and they'd take it into consideration the next time.
#mglitchat -9:54 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @helainebecker YES. HAWAII - THIS MUST HAPPEN.
#mglitchat -9:54 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @AniProf And I'll add that if you ever want to
cross the border, Toronto has 2 awesome kids bookstores. #MGLitChat -9:54 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @JoSVolpe New Leaf is so awes. #mglitchat
-9:54 PM Mar 28th, 2013
dianezahler @JoSVolpe I suspect it was that they just had a
bunch of male MG writers pubbing at the same time -- unusual & they jumped
on it. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @AnshaKotyk - please do pick his brain 'cause we
work together but never have time for details on kickstarter. I want to learn 2
#mglitchat -9:55 PM Mar 28th, 2013
raeannparker At our regional SCBWI conference, booksigning
is open to the public. This is a good way to introduce many authors to
community. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Mar 28th, 2013
coachhays64 @JoSVolpe Love this "...MG is the last stop
of Big Opportunity." Absolute money. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Mar 28th, 2013
helainebecker @dianezahler @the1stdaughter @JoSVolpe Didn't
work. #mglitchat Might've been wrong mix,or 2ahead of our time.Now want 2
magicbus cross Cda. -9:55 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write “@AnshaKotyk: I still want to pick
@Jason_Brubaker 's brain about kickstarter... #mglitchat” me too -9:55 PM Mar
28th, 2013
the1stdaughter Exactly! RT @TrayMMP: Group tour doesn't need
to be massive or long; make a roadtrip that makes sense to themes; 2-3 stops?
#mglitchat -9:55 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe Meant to ReplyAll to that! @ambermcturner New Leaf
did pay for the majority our two group events so far, yes @JoanneLevy @TrayMMP
#mglitchat -9:55 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf @rachelnseigel Toronto's a great city. Love the part
by the water. #MGLitChat -9:55 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @TrayMMP Okay, okay! I'll look
him up! *crawls away* #mglitchat -9:55 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @TrayMMP The concept of kickstarter has grown on
me, and seeing the positives it can bring to a project is *wow* #mglitchat
-9:56 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @AniProf Waterfront is wonderful, but too
built up with Condos now. :-( #MGLitChat -9:56 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy Doing schools with @nielsenwriter recently was
AMAZING; she commented that between our books, there was something for
everyone. #mglitchat -9:56 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @KDuBayGillis That's the first Kickstarter idea I
can actually get behind! #mglitchat -9:56 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP A group author tour should be organizce and make
some sense but can stretch imagination to make it work. Gr8 bkstores are key.
#mglitchat -9:56 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @JoSVolpe Really? WOW. Need new clients? ;-)
#mglitchat -9:56 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf @rachelnseigel Ouch! #MGLitChat -9:56 PM Mar 28th,
2013
SpencerToday @rachelnseigel @AniProf So true. :( #MGLitChat
-9:56 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @KimBriggs_Write @AnshaKotyk #mglitchat It
basically built on trust and clarity and a mostly finished product. -9:56 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @TrayMMP #mglitchat I recommend:
No More Dead Dogs- about school book reports, and "I Want 2 go home"
about summer camp. -9:57 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @dianezahler So, a gimmick? Ok...well, a hook never
hurts when pitching, I guess. #mglitchat -9:57 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @TrayMMP Thanks for the recs.
Sounds pretty much like both my summer camp experiences. #mglitchat -9:57 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf Okay, I'll start. I'm in the Mid-Hudson region of NY
state, half way between NYC and Albany. #MGLitChat -9:57 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @TrayMMP Sorry - yes, it was a rhetorical
question about who was paying. That's why it's so hard to plan a tour.
#mglitchat -9:57 PM Mar 28th, 2013
the1stdaughter RT @TrayMMP: Regarding the group author tours
- it is brilliant. I've worked on a few. I believe in power in numbers
#mglitchat -9:57 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @TrayMMP #mglitchat I went 2 camp
and totally identified with I WANT TO GO HOME. Still cracks me up! :-) -9:57 PM
Mar 28th, 2013
dianezahler @AniProf Yeah, you & me both. #mglitchat
-9:58 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy Ha! In truth, we're experimenting on
what is most effective. We might not do them forever, but so far it's been
good. #mglitchat -9:58 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf I'm also heavily involved with local SCBWI group, if
you'd like to be a guest speaker. #MGLitChat -9:58 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @AnshaKotyk @TrayMMP #mglitchat The only
problem is if it gets too big beacuse you have to fulfill it mostly yourself.
-9:58 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis I think we need to do MGTv via the web...MG
authors doing fun vlogs and allowing students to post vlogs back to them, etc.
#mglitchat -9:58 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @raeannparker I love that idea about an
open-to-the-public signing! So smart. #mglitchat -9:59 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @dianezahler @JoSVolpe *tries v. hard NOT to
make tasteless joke about males jumping on things* #mglitchat -9:59 PM Mar
28th, 2013
TrayMMP @JoanneLevy : Sorry for the rehtorical question; I
ran with it I guess. I tend to do that... #mglitchat -9:59 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel #Mglitchat we have just a few minutes left if
anybody has any more questions for our pros! -9:59 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AdamSilvera @JoSVolpe @the1stdaughter DogoBooks is a fairly
new site and is basically Goodreads for kids! MG authors should check it out.
#Mglitchat -9:59 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy @TrayMMP Oh, blah! Now I feel like a
buttmunch for answering (see why I love MG? Buttmunch is hilarious.) #mglitchat
-9:59 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk A prob. Iwouldn't mindRT @Jason_Brubaker:
#mglitchat The only problem is if it gets too big beacuse you have to fulfill
it mostly yourself. -9:59 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KDuBayGillis I dig that idea. #mglitchat
-10:00 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @Jason_Brubaker - I saw the photos of your garage on
your blog. Looks like you had a TON of "pre-orders" - #mglitchat
-10:00 PM Mar 28th, 2013
dianezahler @KDuBayGillis With school involvement? B/c these
kids are not online on their own for the most part. #mglitchat -10:00 PM Mar
28th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @helainebecker Please tell me
you're referring 2 @TrayMMP, b/c I am a proud JERSEY GIRL. *applies more
hairspray* #mglitchat -10:00 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe RT @AdamSilvera: @the1stdaughter DogoBooks is a
fairly new site & is basically Goodreads for kids! MG authors should check
it out #mglitchat -10:00 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy @TrayMMP And I was totes
joking about Jo paying! Ha! #mglitchat -10:00 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @AnshaKotyk #mglitchat That's what I said
too. ;) -10:00 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @dianezahler I see it being class-project
driven, library-driven, etc. #mglitchat -10:01 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @KDuBayGillis Love your MGTV idea - I'd be into
that. #mglitchat -10:01 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @AdamSilvera et all -- I just saw DogoBooks today.
It's minimized on screen for a closer look over tomorrow's coffee. #mglitchat
-10:01 PM Mar 28th, 2013
raeannparker @JoanneLevy And fun, too. Readers meet new
authors. Good all around. Usually on Friday evening before weekend conf starts.
#mglitchat -10:01 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @TrayMMP No worries. :-D #mglitchat -10:01 PM Mar
28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @TrayMMP #mglitchat Yeah, I am still sending
out about 2000 books in pre-orders from my garage. -10:01 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @Jason_Brubaker bwhahahahaa. :) #mglitchat -10:01
PM Mar 28th, 2013
helainebecker Go for it! RT @ilanawaters: @dianezahler
@JoSVolpe *tries v. hard NOT to make tasteless joke about males jumping on
things* #mglitchat -10:01 PM Mar 28th, 2013
dianezahler @KDuBayGillis It's a fabulous idea. #mglitchat
-10:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @jason_Brubaker - does your family still talk to
you? Did you put them to work? Will you send them to my office next? #mglitchat
-10:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @coachhays64 Thank you! #mglitchat -10:02 PM Mar
28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @helainebecker @TrayMMP
#mglitchat Gordon Korman is originally from Thornhill (suburb of TO) and now
resides in NYC./ -10:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @TrayMMP @AdamSilvera I'm going to check that
out in a minute. #mglitchat -10:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Let's do it! RT @JoanneLevy: @KDuBayGillis Love
your MGTV idea - I'd be into that. #mglitchat -10:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy @TrayMMP Absolutely.
#mglitchat is the only place where grown-ups can make booger jokes. #mglitchat
-10:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @AnshaKotyk @JoanneLevy @KDuBayGillis
#mglitchat Awesome idea- can set up a MGlit Youtube Channel! -10:02 PM Mar
28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @AdamSilvera Thanks for the site rec:
http://t.co/sh9loNmWpm #Mglitchat -10:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @TrayMMP #mglitchat I keep my family out of
it because I still want a relationship when this is all over. I had to hire
employees last week. -10:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters @helainebecker @dianezahler @JoSVolpe No,
no...*demures* I think I made my point. #mglitchat -10:02 PM Mar 28th, 2013
jodyfeldman @JoanneLevy @KDuBayGillis It is a brilliant
idea! Where do I sign up? #mglitchat -10:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @dianezahler I have no idea how to get it done,
but I think we should all try to figure it out! #mglitchat -10:03 PM Mar 28th,
2013
JoSVolpe @Jason_Brubaker Wow! Those are fantastic numbers,
congrats! #mglitchat -10:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
helainebecker RT @AnshaKotyk: Let's do it! RT @JoanneLevy:
@KDuBayGillis Love your MGTV idea - I'd be into that. #mglitchat -10:03 PM Mar
28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @JoSVolpe Ha ha. You're not a buttmunch (although
now I'm thinking of that Friends episode) #mglitchat -10:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf YES! RT @rachelnseigel: @AnshaKotyk @JoanneLevy
@KDuBayGillis #mglitchat Awesome idea- can set up a MGlit Youtube Channel!
#MGLitChat -10:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel #mglitchat We appreciate all of the great
feedback you've offered us this month! :-) -10:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
TrayMMP @jason_Brubaker that is a good problem to solve.
#mglitchat -10:03 PM Mar 28th, 2013
dianezahler @KDuBayGillis We need a geek. #mglitchat -10:03
PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @ilanawaters @JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy @TrayMMP
Yeah, wasn't there an "elephant bra" mention a few months back?!
#mglitchat -10:04 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk I can't believe it's 10 already! What a great
#mglitchat!! -10:04 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf I'm a geek! RT @dianezahler: @KDuBayGillis We need a
geek. #MGLitChat -10:04 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoanneLevy @raeannparker Excellent! #mglitchat -10:04 PM Mar
28th, 2013
JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy The One With All The Jealousy? Yeah, I
love that show. #mglitchat -10:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
helainebecker I have those! RT @ambermcturner: @ilanawaters
@JoSVolpe @JoanneLevy @TrayMMP Yeah, wasn't there an "elephant bra"
mention ! #mglitchat -10:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @dianezahler The other chat co-hostesses will
tell you I'm a walking technology fail. #mglitchat -10:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KimBriggs_Write #mglitchat thank you all for a great chat
tonight!! *wavesandhandsoutgoodbyechocolate* -10:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
raeannparker @AnshaKotyk @rachelnseigel Thanks for a great #mglitchat
ladies! -10:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ambermcturner @KDuBayGillis Enjoyed it, you guys! Thanks for
letting me in! #mglitchat -10:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
dianezahler @AniProf: @KDuBayGillis Then it's up to you.
MGLitChannel on Youtube. #mglitchat -10:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @Jason_Brubaker @TrayMMP @JoSVolpe @ambermcturner
THANK YOU all for contributing to tonight's #mglitchat -10:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
ilanawaters Thank you to all the pros, hosts, regulars, and
newcomers to #mglitchat. You are all amazeballs. -10:05 PM Mar 28th, 2013
JoSVolpe I had a great time, and sorry for my internet
troubles! Thank you for having me #mglitchat! #mglitchat -10:05 PM Mar 28th,
2013
TrayMMP Is it 10:00? I will need 2 disappear soon need to
tuck in my middle grader. I'll ask him about buttmunch and elephant bras.
#mglitchat -10:06 PM Mar 28th, 2013
KDuBayGillis Oooh, plug for next week's chat. Starting new
series: What MG Readers Want! Details on blog early next week! Join us!!!
#mglitchat -10:06 PM Mar 28th, 2013
AniProf To my fellow MG authors ... May the buttmunch be
with you! #MGLitChat -10:06 PM Mar 28th, 2013
Jason_Brubaker @AnshaKotyk @TrayMMP @JoSVolpe @ambermcturner
Thanks for having me! Was a blast to try to keep up. #mglitchat -10:06 PM Mar
28th, 2013
KristineAsselin I lurked more than I contributed, but
learned a lot tonight! Great chat all! Great hostesses...@anshakotyk
@rachelnseigel #mglitchat -10:06 PM Mar 28th, 2013
rachelnseigel @JoSVolpe #mglitchat Thanks 4 joining- and
there is never a week where one of us doesn't have a tech fail! -10:06 PM Mar
28th, 2013
hayfarris Thank you everyone! I don't speak up much but I
read and absorb! :-) #mglitchat -10:06 PM Mar 28th, 2013
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