This is a wonderful post! I totally agree—I went on a small, self-funded book tour and I got to see friends I hadn’t seen in years, take two of my kids to different cities (and have them see me out of mom mode), and then also travel on my own in a way I hadn’t really since having kids. And what could be better than having people you love beaming at you from the audience? (I also know it is a privilege to be able to do this, and I really tried to soak in every moment.)
Thanks for sharing! I am very prematurely dreaming of my own book tour. I’ve read lots of reasons why it’s not worth it. Love these reflections on why it is!
I'm so happy it was helpful to read, Lauren! There are always going to be pros and cons and I found it helpful to define what success looked like for me in a book launch and I knew I wouldn't be satisfied without a least a few book tour stops :)
A bit of an eye opener. There's a perception out there that book tours are the norm. Some writers even complain about having to do them. Fair play to taking it on yourself. And I love the outfits.
Totally! There's so much about publishing a book that most people don't realize. Thank you, Lucy! I'm lucky to have some super stylish friends who helped me curate my book tour wardrobe :)
This is a wonderful post! I totally agree—I went on a small, self-funded book tour and I got to see friends I hadn’t seen in years, take two of my kids to different cities (and have them see me out of mom mode), and then also travel on my own in a way I hadn’t really since having kids. And what could be better than having people you love beaming at you from the audience? (I also know it is a privilege to be able to do this, and I really tried to soak in every moment.)
Thanks for sharing! I am very prematurely dreaming of my own book tour. I’ve read lots of reasons why it’s not worth it. Love these reflections on why it is!
I'm so happy it was helpful to read, Lauren! There are always going to be pros and cons and I found it helpful to define what success looked like for me in a book launch and I knew I wouldn't be satisfied without a least a few book tour stops :)
Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for reading, Dina!
Thank you, I am planning a book tour now.
How exciting, Naomi! I hope this was a helpful read for you.
i am excited, hopeful yetsober about sales.
A bit of an eye opener. There's a perception out there that book tours are the norm. Some writers even complain about having to do them. Fair play to taking it on yourself. And I love the outfits.
Totally! There's so much about publishing a book that most people don't realize. Thank you, Lucy! I'm lucky to have some super stylish friends who helped me curate my book tour wardrobe :)
Great one, Ruthie! Thank you! 🤗💕
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing this! And your dress in that first photo is GORGEOUS
Oh, thank you, Zawn!
Love this! I’m so glad you shared, and especially happy you said YES at the end.
Absolutely!! <3
As someone with a forthcoming memoir, this is so helpful. Thanks for the truth party!
I’m so glad to hear that, Melissa!