If I have an agent and publisher interested in my book who pays for...?

[Sweet You Rock and Sweet You Roll]

the promotion of my book? For example...if there are travel expenses, book signings etc....
LOL...Thanks for the well wishes but I am just asking a question. I don't have an agent or publisher yet.

[Janella]

you pay for the travel, publisher sets up signings. agent promotes you and pays for his own travel expenses

[old lady]

The publisher picks up the tab. But you have to make yourself available for whatever promotional gigs he arranges.
Congrats!

[Debby R]

i how that means it is working out for you congrats

[Alan D]

I don't think I have ever seen a Goden Book signing. I think that is normally reserved for novels.

[Gerald Cline]

Congratulations on reaching the fourth level of becoming a successful author. I wish I could tell you the hard part is over and it's all down hill from here, but the truth is each level is harder then the last level.

The firs level is to get the idea for your novel. Most new (or wannabe) writers think this is the hard part. Wrong...we all have ideas. Ideas are a dime a dozen....

Level two is hard. You have to sit down and write the book. Not only do you have to write it, you have to rewrite it several times until it is right. With luck you have a first reader who can critique your work and help you improve it. Done...now the hard part is over.... Right? Sorry...no again.

Now you must enter level three. A lot of writers get to this level, but it is a lot harder then just writing the book. You must market it. You need to try and find an agent and/or publisher. If you get an agent they take a lot of the stress off you because they have better access to publishers. Most writers are never able to secure an agent or a publisher and their dreams die at this level. But, as noted, you have succeeded in getting both an agent and a publisher. So, on to the next level.

Publishing your book. You got it made now...right? Again, it is not as easy as we had hoped. In today's economy most publishers will do very little to help a new author promote themselves. Marketing should send advanced copies of your work to reviewers. They should (but do not always follow thorough) set up interviews and readings for the new author. The sales department will actively try to place your book in as many stores as possible. All of this is on the publisher's dime. If they set up a tour grab it. But I would not count on it unless your are already a big name author.

So...what can you do to promote yourself? Try and get yourself interviewed in the local media. Make sure your local reviewers have received and advance copy of your book. Brag about yourself on Facebook. A successful friend of mine has been doing self-promotion for years. He says one of the best ways he has found to promote himself is to do what he calls "drive-by signings." It is easy and free. You simply go into any bookstore you have access to, introduce yourself to the manager or buyer for the store, and offer to sign any copies of your work they have on the shelf. Also volunteer to set up a reading of your work. My friend carries a roll of little silver stickers that say "Signed By Author" on them, and applies one to the cover of each of the books he signs in the store. He claims (and he should know) this increases sales. The store owners love it (it is free promotion), and they enjoy meeting authors and encourage them to do readings.

So...what's the fifth level of your writing career? Write your next book and start the process all over again....

Again, congratulations and good luck....

[LITTLE BIG MAN.]

L Nana,my friend,things are looking good for you,and i wish you all the luck in the world,i can not say for sure,about the travel expenses,but have you asked your agent or publisher,after all they will make money Too,don't forget, so ask one of them about it,and see what they have to say what harm can it do,so my good friend,well done and good luck from me,take care.