A Seasoned Traveller
Books On Tour PR & Marketing is a unique online publicity and book marketing service for Australian children’s authors and illustrators. It was built with a true passion and heart for celebrating and sharing our amazingly talented kidlit creators and the joy and value their books bring to the world. I’ve worked with a range of authors and illustrators from the emerging to the accomplished, traditionally published and self-published, as well as several children’s publishing houses to assist with their marketing content and strategies.
For you, dear reader, I bring my knowledge and experience as a curriculum writer, picture book writer and enthusiast, certified digital marketer and copywriter, self-made publicist and video animator, to offer my tips and advice, and the latest marketing trends and strategies for your own book campaigns.
What’s the newsletter about?
Just that – the latest information on effective book marketing strategies in 2023, with a few practical exercises to enhance your marketing skills – all in snappy, easy-to-follow articles and guides.
What else?
· Exclusive chats with industry experts on marketing children’s books effectively
· Giveaways and promotions*
· Popular real-life case studies
· More…
*Giveaway prizes sent to Australian residential addresses only.
How often will newsletters go out?
While the subscription is free, newsletters will be sent to your inbox either fortnightly or monthly. Plans for paid subscriptions with exclusive content are in the pipeline and will be offered at a later date.
I’d be thrilled to have you on board this journey, which you can do by subscribing at the button below. I hope you’ll find the Books On Tour Substack newsletter inspiring, helpful and fun! Feel free to share it with friends who might like it as well! Thanks so much.
Kindest,
Romi Sharp x
About Me
In 2014, writing for children became my new thing after my two girls were born and as I transitioned from primary teaching. I entered my first writing competition, and was awarded a Special Mention! This was the boost that encouraged me to continue immersing myself in the wonderful world of children’s literature.
I developed the writers’ support organisation, Just Write For Kids Australia, starting with only a handful of contacts to now a group of over 1500 members. I loved so much being an advocate for these talented authors and illustrators, so in 2017, the publicity initiative, Books On Tour PR & Marketing was born. I am also the chief organiser of the annual Pitch It! Competition, and am regularly commissioned for kidlit-related work at many different bookish organisations and publishing houses.
I live in Melbourne with my husband, daughters and three fur babies (two cavoodles and a bunny!), I love a good hot chocolate, dark cold chocolate, but definitely not chocolate cake, spending time in nature and other things that inspire a healthy dose of ideas and creativity!
Finally…
We can chat right here via the app, or simply send me an email to discuss your marketing and publicity needs at info.booksontour@gmail.com.
Just Write For Kids Australia: www.justkidslit.com
Books On Tour PR & Marketing: www.booksontourpr.wordpress.com
