August Giveaway: Get Known Before the Book Deal

by SUSAN on August 07th, 2009

Every month, Typescript posts a new giveaway, with recipients chosen at random on the 15th of each month. Submit your name and email in the comments below and you’ll be automatically placed in the drawing. Please only submit once; if you’re chosen, you’ll be contacted for your shipping address.

If you have a book or product you’d like to see featured in a future giveaway, feel free to contact me.

Get Known Before the Book Deal
by Christina Katz

“What if you’re not an author yet? What if you don’t even know what your platform is? Isn’t that what you need help figuring out first? Where is the book that tells you, ‘To cultivate a successful writing career, you need to start from wherever you are today and develop self-promotion skills that are not only fun but that will ensure the success of your first and future books.’”
- Christina Katz, “Get Known Before the Book Deal”

That book was there, waiting on the shelves as I scanned the writing section of the bookstore one day last month, looking for something new, something substantial, something that would peak my interest and relate. Flipping briefly through the pages I knew I had found a book that I hadn’t even realized I’d been waiting for — a book that would affirm what I already believed to be true and offer the motivation I needed to keep up with a passion and a dream. I have no doubt that it will offer the same inspiration for you.

Christina Katz’s Get Known Before the Book Deal details the importance of growing a platform as a writer and what it means for your business as an author. From developing your niche out of a passion to growing your platform through social media, this book answers all of your questions — even those you didn’t realize you had — while providing practical advice and encouragement for writers at every stage of the process.

Up for grabs is a signed copy of Get Known Before the Book Deal. To learn more about both Christina Katz and her book, check out her website and be sure to follow her on Twitter.

Note: This giveaway will close and the recipient will be chosen on August 25.

UPDATE: Be sure to check out The Writer Mama’s Back to School Giveaway! Christina is giving away 30 books in 30 days during the month of September. Check out her site to win and “fall in love with books again!”

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Nicole, recipient of Typescript’s August giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who entered and spread the word about the giveaway! Be sure to check out Christina’s Back to School Giveaway for more chances to win!

Check back soon: giveaways will be back in early September with a new selection.

(Note: recipients are chosen based on a random drawing.)

23 Comments so far

Anna August 7th, 2009 10:22 am

Sounds like an interesting read!
Miriam August 7th, 2009 10:32 am

This sounds like something I could do with.
Janalyn Voigt August 7th, 2009 10:57 am

I’d love to have this book.
Coffeelvnmom (Jessica) August 7th, 2009 12:23 pm

Would love to read this book
Elinor August 7th, 2009 2:28 pm

This looks like an excellent book! I’d love to read through it.
Nean August 8th, 2009 9:41 am

Hi, Susan.
Nicole August 9th, 2009 9:54 pm

I would love to read this book. What an excellent find! I will look for it at the bookstore later this week for sure.
Kathy Carter August 10th, 2009 8:45 am

I’ll be recommending Christina’s book to my editing clients!
Michael August 12th, 2009 8:38 am

Would love to read as well.

Take Care
Michael
Nik Perring August 18th, 2009 3:46 pm

Sounds like an interesting read. But I guess you need something (interesting) to say before platform building commences; or maybe that in building said platforms one can find out what they want to say (and write).

Interesting stuff.

Nik

This book is great for exactly that, Nik — it not only guides you in building your platform, but it shows you how to begin finding your niche and encourages your passions. A great book for everyone at any stage of the game! Best of luck! – Susan
Christina Katz August 20th, 2009 11:49 pm

Thanks so much for featuring Get Known, Susan.

Please let folks know that I’ll be giving away more copies during the Writer Mama Back to School Giveaway in September.

Best of luck to everyone!

Christina — You got it. The post has been updated to feature your giveaway; thanks for sharing it! – Susan
bria August 21st, 2009 12:03 am

I’d love to know what I should be doing – this looks great!
Ruth August 21st, 2009 1:12 am

Interesting… is this contest open to people overseas?

Absolutely! If there are ever restrictions on the giveaway items (based on price/weight), I’ll make that known in the post itself. Good luck! – Susan
Linda August 21st, 2009 2:03 am

This book is on my wishlist!
Chris August 21st, 2009 2:29 am

Sounds interesting, might as well throw my name into the hat.
Dawn King August 21st, 2009 6:20 am

I’d love to win this! I have about a gazillion writing books on my Amazon wishlist…this is one of them.
Honeysmoke August 21st, 2009 6:46 am

sounds like a good read.
GirlieGeek3152 August 21st, 2009 7:03 am

I would love this.
Cynthia Morris August 21st, 2009 9:34 am

I probably won’t need this because my deal is coming through any day now, I know it. But I am sure I can use it to help make sure Chasing Sylvia Beach gets out into the world!
Thanks, Susan, for doing this.
Jay Ray August 25th, 2009 9:28 am

Sounds like a lovely read; I have started following The Writer Mama in every way possible… nothing creepy, though!
JoAnna August 25th, 2009 9:21 pm

I would love a copy of this book! I’ve been thinking of buying a copy for myself and would love to have a signed copy by Christina.
Julee August 25th, 2009 9:22 pm

Looks like a valuable book to own for beginners like me.
Sarah August 25th, 2009 10:29 pm

Ooh, I would love to have a copy of this book! Thanks for the opportunity!