Hi
Just wondering if any of you have run these and if you have any experiences to share about what was effective and what wasn't.
I have gleaned that simply offering copies of your book/ebook/audiobook/autographed serviette doesn't really pull that much interest (if you are an unknown), but I got my hands on a nice handful of $25 gift cards I thought might be a better draw. It's not a lot, but it's the price of a whole book, a meal for one, or a trip for two to the movies.
I also understand that offering prizes in exchange for reviews (be they good or bad) is absolutely out.
So if you've run a giveaway and found it successful (however you define that) what were your experiences? What did you offer? Were you already established? What was the response?
Just wondering if any of you have run these and if you have any experiences to share about what was effective and what wasn't.
I have gleaned that simply offering copies of your book/ebook/audiobook/autographed serviette doesn't really pull that much interest (if you are an unknown), but I got my hands on a nice handful of $25 gift cards I thought might be a better draw. It's not a lot, but it's the price of a whole book, a meal for one, or a trip for two to the movies.
I also understand that offering prizes in exchange for reviews (be they good or bad) is absolutely out.
So if you've run a giveaway and found it successful (however you define that) what were your experiences? What did you offer? Were you already established? What was the response?