NOBL Digest Issue No. 13 – Hybrid Publishing vs Traditional Self-Publishing: Finding the Right Route for Authors

1. Genre of Your Book:

a) Romanceb) Mystery/Thrillerc) Fantasyd) Non-Fiction

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2. Preferred Reader Interaction:

a) Virtual Book Club (Zoom or similar)b) Exclusive Q&A Sessionc) Personalized Signed Copiesd) Custom Short Story for Readers

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3. Reader Engagement Level:

a) Highly Interactive (e.g., social media challenges)b) Moderate Interaction (e.g., email newsletter exclusives)c) Limited Interaction (e.g., autographed bookmarks)d) No Interaction (e.g., downloadable wallpapers)

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4. Type of Merchandise:

a) Custom Book-themed Mugsb) Cozy Blankets with Book Quotesc) Enamel Pins or Bookmarksd) Exclusive Tote Bags

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5. Time-Sensitive Offer:

a) 24-Hour Flash Sale on Book Seriesb) Week-Long Discount on All Booksc) Limited Edition Christmas Bundled) Random Flash Giveaways Throughout December

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6. Reader's Age Group:

a) Children (12 and under)b) Teens (13-17)c) Young Adults (18-25)d) Adults (26 and above)

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7. Preferred Format of Giveaway:

a) Digital (eBooks, audiobooks, etc.)b) Physical (Printed books, merchandise)c) Mix of Digital and Physicald) Personalized Digital Christmas Cards

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8. Book Setting:

a) Contemporaryb) Historicalc) Urban Fantasyd) Realistic Fiction

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9. Holiday Theme Integration:

a) Christmas-themed Short Storiesb) Holiday Recipe Booklet from Charactersc) Virtual "Secret Santa" for Readersd) Exclusive Christmas-themed Merchandise

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10. Preferred Social Media Platform for Giveaway Announcements:

a) Instagramb) Twitterc) Facebookd) Author's Website/Blog

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Suggestions Based on Results:

If most answers are (a): Consider hosting live events on Instagram, such as virtual book club meetings or engaging challenges to boost reader interaction.

If most answers are (b): Focus on providing exclusive content like Q&A sessions or limited-time discounts for a week to keep the engagement steady.

If most answers are (c): Design unique merchandise like enamel pins, bookmarks, or tote bags that reflect the themes of your books.

If most answers are (d): Offer personalized digital items like short stories or Christmas cards to maintain a personal connection with your readers without physical items.

Remember to tailor your giveaway based on the preferences and characteristics of your specific audience!