tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post2022844777645918143..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: How to do a Cover RevealChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-22806850379590649362015-07-30T11:41:16.052-04:002015-07-30T11:41:16.052-04:00Exactly. Doing the cover reveal when it's read...Exactly. Doing the cover reveal when it's ready for pre-order is a good idea, though. Even if you only promote it on your own blog and social media. <br /><br />Thanks, Claudine! That's my purpose with these posts. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-58882713047806600492015-07-29T05:00:02.116-04:002015-07-29T05:00:02.116-04:00I'm with you, Chrys. I'll only do cover re...I'm with you, Chrys. I'll only do cover reveals on my own blog, then on social media. It'd be really effective with a synopsis, a few reviews already and a to-buy link. If the book isn't ready for purchase, it sort of deflates the purpose of getting the news out. I'm an author, reader and blogger. What I'd take note of (as a reader) is when an interesting book cover comes along with the sort of storyline I like. And if there are already a few reviews available on Amazon or Goodreads, I'm most likely to give it a go.<br /><br />I'm really enjoying your how-to posts, Chrys, because it makes me think about my own strategies and how I can work on them! Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-12239062103684105482015-07-27T11:12:42.161-04:002015-07-27T11:12:42.161-04:00I'm on the last two chapters of my book too! :...I'm on the last two chapters of my book too! :)<br /><br />Good luck to you! Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-48822017884215785112015-07-27T11:12:15.062-04:002015-07-27T11:12:15.062-04:00That's a great idea to wait to reveal the cove...That's a great idea to wait to reveal the cover until the book is up for pre-order! <br /><br />You're welcome, Marlow! :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-65115177227171772015-07-26T23:19:31.137-04:002015-07-26T23:19:31.137-04:00This is the first chance I've had to read this...This is the first chance I've had to read this and it was very enlightening. With each release I try something different. With my first book, A Woman of Honour, I did a cover reveal and it was a mess. Probably because I had no idea what I was doing. I think this time I'll follow your advice and just stick to my blog and FB page for the reveal. I'll make sure the books available for pre-order at the time of posting. Thanks for the insight Chrys.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050841921811007623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-25132913687247568242015-07-24T17:02:30.497-04:002015-07-24T17:02:30.497-04:00I have to be honest, I've never given it much ...I have to be honest, I've never given it much thought. You've certainly given me something to think about. Now, if I could get out of my Writers Block so I can finish the last two chapters of my second story. This is maddening.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-85211394288327125102015-07-21T17:12:38.531-04:002015-07-21T17:12:38.531-04:00A little can definitely go a long way in the blogo...A little can definitely go a long way in the blogosphere. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-50066738946044918082015-07-21T17:12:10.642-04:002015-07-21T17:12:10.642-04:00I notice the same thing with my blog tours. Althou...I notice the same thing with my blog tours. Although many of the bloggers have the same followers, there are still comments from new people, which is awesome!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-51831465230455964702015-07-21T12:58:57.369-04:002015-07-21T12:58:57.369-04:00Great tips, one and all! I'm happy to host cov...Great tips, one and all! I'm happy to host cover reveals and wish for more exposure myself but I can sure see how a little goes a long, long way:-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-70213475104270604742015-07-21T10:56:46.225-04:002015-07-21T10:56:46.225-04:00Usually 10-20 bloggers sign up for my cover reveal...Usually 10-20 bloggers sign up for my cover reveal, and it's never on the same day since I'm open about a range of time. Even though we share many followers, I notice from the comments that I reach new people. I usually see it in a multi-topic post rather than by itself since a reveal is short with the cover, blurb, and links, although some prefer to do it as a standalone, which is okay too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-34249742028632590882015-07-21T10:44:30.635-04:002015-07-21T10:44:30.635-04:00It is definitely the point for new authors. The mo...It is definitely the point for new authors. The more the better! But many people follow the same sites and get bombarded with the cover reveal all day or even all week, and they don't like that.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-60065098408557400222015-07-21T10:38:29.109-04:002015-07-21T10:38:29.109-04:00I get what you mean about seeing the cover reveal ...I get what you mean about seeing the cover reveal on several sites, but I thought that was the point. I guess I have some thinking to do. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Elements of Writing</a> emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-87961983490480322272015-07-21T10:35:41.763-04:002015-07-21T10:35:41.763-04:00I think so too. :)I think so too. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-33192853091475523652015-07-21T10:35:29.134-04:002015-07-21T10:35:29.134-04:00Sounds like a good plan, Michael!Sounds like a good plan, Michael!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-62994930443168309822015-07-21T10:34:52.776-04:002015-07-21T10:34:52.776-04:00That's just about all you need to do for a cov...That's just about all you need to do for a cover reveal. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-8547195263202875152015-07-21T10:34:25.785-04:002015-07-21T10:34:25.785-04:00True. I can understand that.True. I can understand that.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-44842127551431845782015-07-21T10:34:03.146-04:002015-07-21T10:34:03.146-04:00I remember when I learned what a blurb was...I tho...I remember when I learned what a blurb was...I thought it sounded like something you'd find in your nose. HAHA!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-52016374400625290472015-07-21T08:45:49.099-04:002015-07-21T08:45:49.099-04:00Great tips. I think including the blurb as well as...Great tips. I think including the blurb as well as an excerpt is a really good idea.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-56207389644781218672015-07-21T00:25:27.561-04:002015-07-21T00:25:27.561-04:00HI, Chyrs,
When I get my book published, I agree ...HI, Chyrs,<br /><br />When I get my book published, I agree that a cover reveal should be only on a few select blogs. This way readers will not get tired of it. Including the blurb is an excellent idea...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-7005789920133938862015-07-20T22:28:37.727-04:002015-07-20T22:28:37.727-04:00Great points about cover reveals. I've had cov...Great points about cover reveals. I've had cover reveals on a few blogs and I put them on Face Book. That's about it.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-43800135674997928682015-07-20T22:24:35.899-04:002015-07-20T22:24:35.899-04:00I'm not a big fan of the cover reveal, as I te...I'm not a big fan of the cover reveal, as I tend to see it on several blogs at the same time. I'm more interested in an available book if I want to read it.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-72455709822799497052015-07-20T21:51:13.765-04:002015-07-20T21:51:13.765-04:00Hi Chrys,
Excellent advice in regards to cover re...Hi Chrys,<br /><br />Excellent advice in regards to cover reveals. Good to incorporate a blurb, yes, blurb, a word I've only known of for about a year.<br /><br />I did a cover reveal on my blog. A bit of lateral thinking as it was a duvet cover.<br /><br />Thank you for the post, Chrys.<br /><br />Gary :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-41336304040395168502015-07-20T17:31:57.070-04:002015-07-20T17:31:57.070-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-33393832229757399702015-07-20T17:31:44.880-04:002015-07-20T17:31:44.880-04:00Cover reveals are great fun. I love to see the art...Cover reveals are great fun. I love to see the art put into them.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-29719032380817480452015-07-20T17:31:12.055-04:002015-07-20T17:31:12.055-04:00Thanks, Birgit!
It's important to host all ki...Thanks, Birgit!<br /><br />It's important to host all kinds of authors from new authors to ones well-known. It's even more important for us to support the new ones.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com