Thread: Book promotion.

Why would anyone want to put it up on a hotel wall, most guests don't even read the safety instructions; and second, who is going to stand, looking at a wall, and read a story which may in no way relate to them; indeed, which they may see as being in some way accusatory in that they don't like to do what you like to do.

I like reading random text posted anywhere -- Makes me feel like I noticed something special and that perception is indeed the key to secrets.

Originally Posted by Bloggsworth

Several things, but two in particular. Why would anyone want to put it up on a hotel wall, most guests don't even read the safety instructions; and second, who is going to stand, looking at a wall, and read a story which may in no way relate to them; indeed, which they may see as being in some way accusatory in that they don't like to do what you like to do. It may be a short story, but it reads like a travel report with too much embellishment. As to the actual writing/grammar/syntax etc., I think that they are all secondary to the purpose if you are asking hotelliers and the like to affix it to their walls.

Don't know where the wall came from, the cottages have a drawer with pamphlets about the local area and a scrap book for the cottage though. I have seen stories put on the back of menus and such as well, but I guess dogs rolling in disgusting dead things might not be what you would want to read at table. I am thinking I might expand though, a "Centre parks" story for example, suitable for the back of menus, to read while you wait for your food.

Thinking some more about this concept overall, I reckon Bloggs has a point; other visitors to that same location might not enjoy reading either someone else’s viewpoint regarding the location or reading about the antics the someone else gets up to.

In other words, it might work against you instead of for you.

I reiterate, as a marketing tool, one of your other pieces would be best, for a variety of reasons. I’m thinking particularly of the piece about the aboriginal and the tree root.

Additionally, not to put too fine a point on it, but mine host(s) might see a negative connotation in publicising the fact they cater to eccentrics. Insert serious smiley.

might not enjoy reading either someone else’s viewpoint regarding the location

I don't think this applies, like I say there is a whole drawer full of stuff and my experience is people who have not been there before are fascinated by it.

I reiterate, as a marketing tool, one of your other pieces would be best, for a variety of reasons. I’m thinking particularly of the piece about the aboriginal and the tree root.

The book is a collection of shorts so most of my previous stuff is in there, I wanted something different.

Additionally, not to put too fine a point on it, but mine host(s) might see a negative connotation in publicising the fact they cater to eccentrics.

I must admit the idea that different is unattractive had not occurred to me, naive 'aint I?

Over all I feel I am risking little, printing and postage will be less than the cost of a book and anyone put off probably would not have heard of me otherwise. I shall give it a go.

Meanwhile. Centre Parks, Hmm.