[Publib] Author Book Talks

[Conrad Rader]

That just happened to me as well.  Luckily, the author was not too 
bummed out.  I do all the same promotions and then life just happens.  
We are going to try an all day program that will have four or five 
authors and author related programs, that will also incorporate our 
writers group, the reading discussion group and anyone else we can rope 
in.  We have had better success with grouping a number of programs 
together into a day-long format for gardening (attendance up 200% and 
now mostly being done by a local gardening group) and our Local History 
Day (attendance up 150% and still going strong).

Sometimes the single programs hit, and sometime they miss.  Don't get 
too discouraged, just try something else.

Conrad Rader
Adult Services Librarian
Niles District Library
Niles, MI

 
Ann Coppola wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I just had a program at my library where a local author came in to talk about her book and sell and sign copies of it.
>
> Not one person showed up.  This isn't the first time an author talk has bombed.
>
> I have flyers and posters up at the library.  I have it in the local papers.  Food doesn't seem to be enough of a draw either.  (the teens hover around and scavenge but they don't stay to hear the author).
>
> Why is it that author talks don't work?  I have another one for this Saturday.  I am dreading it...
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Ann
>
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