On Saturday 25th May I presented a video webinar at Promo Day about "How writers can use Google+ Hangouts".
Feedback from attendees has been great. Here's just a few of the comments:
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| Screenshot of webinar with Facebook comments being made in real time during the event |
"This was great I've been wondering for MONTHS what this was... now I know 
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"I am very much looking forward to your webinar about Google+."
"I love the capture feature I use it for my weather predictions :) this is my first time learning about google hangouts, Jo's very informative, love the accent! ;) #PD13"
"Oh, yeah. Make your hangout more professional and pump up its marketing potential by adding a lower third to the page that is all for you you you. Put your logo, your URL, your slogan, etc. in the static lower third of the page. Another fab idea from Jo Linsdell- Feliciani's presentation at #PD13."
"Excellent idea from Jo Linsdell- Feliciani at #PD13--use a Google Hangout name that has ideal SEO. That's right: you name your Hangout when you have a meeting/event in Google+."
"how to do a virtual book signing at your book events - have a global audience, meetings with editors, publishers, literary agents on your hangouts #PD13."
"interview at writing events, conferences, this is what NEW literary agents should do using Google Hangout learn how here #PD13 may 25 2013."
"cacoo for mango.. makes me want to eat fruits lol #PD13 watching jo's free webinar how writers can use Google+ this also applies to business, film, celebrity industry, you can use this tool to have LIVE webinars with your fans!"
See at next years event! ;)
The big day has finally arrived and the action is in full swing. Have you visited the website www.PromoDay.info yet? The presentations have all been amazing and packed full of useful tips and advice.
A lot action has been taking place on Twitter (the tweetchat widget on site makes it super easy to share tweets about the event).
Here's just a few tweets that people have been sharing:
and a few from Promo Day commenting on the presentations:
You can still join in. Go to www.PromoDay.info now and register. It's completely free and open to all. Make sure you check the opportunities thread in the forums for info about opportunities to be interviewed or join in book pimping sessions.
Don't forget to tweet about the event using the hashtag #PD13 :)
This years Promo Day event is just days way and is set to be the most awesome edition yet! Not only do I have a fantastic line up of presenters who will be sharing some great information, tips and strategies during the event but there's also going to be extra opportunities for promoting and networking with all the social media integration too.
I'm buzzing with excitement and can't wait to jump into all the Google+ hangouts, Twitter chats and Facebook wall chats. Not to mention all the action that will be happening in the forums. It's going to be so much fun mingling with all the writers, publishers, editors, illustrators, tour companies, virtual assistants etc...
I'll be doing a video webinar during the event about how writers can use Google+ hangouts.
I LOVE the new website and think you'll all agree that +marzia fabretti (official Promo Day webmaster) has done an amazing job. I'm also super happy that she'll be joining me on Saturday as we share sneak peeks behind the scenes as Promo Day unfolds.
As always, Promo Day is a completely free event and it's open to everyone. To take part all you need to do is register at www.PromoDay.info
Hope to see you there and please feel free to share the invite to any one you think might be interested in taking part. The more, the merrier!
Promo Day will take place on Saturday 25th May this year and I'm busy organising the event and setting everything up for the big day.
As you can imagine putting together an international event like this takes a lot of time and effort but it's definitely all worth it. Every year I come away with new connections, job offers and opportunities. I also get a lot of emails and messages from other attendees saying how much they enjoyed it and sharing about the new opportunities that opened up for them as a result of taking part.
As it's free, international and open to everyone we usually get a wonderful mix of people from all around the world taking part. Writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, virtual assistants, virtual book tour companies, bloggers, radio hosts, journalists.... the list goes on.
During the event there are plenty of opportunities to promote, network and learn.
The line up of presenters for this years event is fantastic. These people have huge amounts of information, tips and advice to share and each one really knows their stuff. It's not everyday that you get to pick the brains of industry experts from the comfort of your own home AND completely free of charge!
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| Some of the presenters that will be at PD13 |
I've been working hard with Promo Day webmaster Marzia to get the website ready for the event and I'm really pleased with how it's coming together. Go to www.PromoDay.info and check it out. Register for the event, sign up to have your book featured in the on site book store and get ready for Saturday 25th May.
Hope to see you there!
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