Back from book event burnout

Subject: Back from book event burnout Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:47 pm

I have just completed my first two book events this year after not trying to book anything for half of the year. I burned myself out on doing too many last year. I just didn't want to do any live signings. Now I'm starting to feel like getting back out. Today I booked an event at a Barnes and Noble close to my home and will book some more.

Has anyone else just become tapped out on activity and put themselves on ice with their books?

www.DTPollard.com

Subject: Re: Back from book event burnout Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:55 am

I cannot say that I have burned myself out with my book promotions DT, more a case of doing so with life in general. I try to juggle all the balls in a way that makes sense to the time and place that I am at (not exactly the traditional definition of balance I am sure). That includes taking deep breaths and walking...preferably on the beach. pirate

Subject: Re: Back from book event burnout Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:43 am

I've never had that happen. Of course I have never done any promoting whatsoever unless someone else arranges it. That could be the reason.
I do admire people such as yourself, DT, and men like Lawrence Block who must be the world's greatest promotor of the stuff he has written.

Subject: Re: Back from book event burnout Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:16 am

As long as I keep them spaced out enough, I don't get burned out. But for me, that means one every couple months as I am not too fond of public speaking. Others love it and can just do them back to back to back.

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