What is a street team?
It is a select group of people who support a writer on their publication journey. They often get behind-the-scenes looks at an author’s work-in-progress or soon-to-be-released novel(s), special giveaway opportunities, and “little extras” if the author can afford to send them.
Why am I talking about street teams today?
Because I’m starting one.
That’s right, y’all. I’m starting a street team. Be sure to read this article all the way to the bottom, because there will be some instructions for those of you interested in joining my street team.
What will my street team members be required to do?
Shout out about my weekly blog, be an active member of a secret Facebook group, and get plain old excited about my writing. That excitement tends to bubble out to the people around you, and that’s the whole point. We want to make a huge noise about my blog, so that more people find it, feel inspired, and join in the conversation in the comment section of the articles.
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That really depends upon how many applications I receive. Each will need to be read and considered. I’m aiming to have the street team up and running by the first week in September, so I’ll probably decide and send out confirmation emails to the chosen members shortly prior to that.
I will respond to every application, to let you know I received it, then later to let you know whether or not you will be included in the street team. I have no idea how many applications I will receive, but there will only be thirty people chosen for the team. It will be heart-wrenching to have to tell even one person that they haven’t made it, but if that happens please know it is simply due to my lack of funds to send out the bookmarks and any additional items I decide upon later.
If you are not chosen to be part of the street team, what may you do to still support me in my writing journey?
Continue to visit Writing to Inspire and comment on any articles that strike your fancy. Share the articles on various social media sites. You may subscribe to my blog or follow it by email (see the top right part of this page), like my author page on Facebook, or connect with me on Twitter, Goodreads, or Pinterest.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement!
If you have any further questions about the street team or application process, please ask in the comment section or email me at the address given in this article.
The winner of last week’s giveaway is Maryann. Congratulations! I hope you enjoy Beth Vogt’s Almost Like Being in Love.