Suzelle diy how to make a terrarium the design tabloid. Suzelle diy has shared a new video, she is quitting. Microsoft offers powerful choice inside surface book 3. Nov 17, 2017 famous for her role as suzelle diy, popular youtube vlogger and actress julia anastasopoulos is embracing a new role as a selfobsessed sandton poppie in a mockumentary series called talis. Oct 20, 2015 diy queen, suzelle, recently uploaded this brilliant video tutorial demonstrating how one can create a pretty impressive, yet inexpensive, vertical garden. A book launch plan for firsttime authors without an. The authority on everything from how to change a plug to how to peel a lot of potatoes, this somerset westbased meisie quickly became a youtube sensation thanks to her quirky online diy video series.
On your website, you could obtain a pdf sample chapter of your book from your publisher and distribute it on your website as a free bonus for signing up to your email. Or is the launch a private celebration for the authors family, friends. Your book launch especially the first 30 days after your release date is the most important time you need to promote your book as much as possible in order. I tend to go overboard with my courses and tutorials, and am trying to simplify. Suzelle diy has become a sensation across south africa, transitioning easily between the world of vlogging to being broadcast on satellite tv. How to plan your book launch part one the empowered author. Whether you publish traditionally or independently, you will want to do as much as possible to help launch your book. Ari kruger is the director and other half of suzelle diy. Bestseller book launch landing page gillian perkins. Suzelle diy makes recycling easy brand south africa. Its almost time for the launch of my new diy recipe book. The programme could be modified to suit a less formal event.
Oct 28, 2016 thanks to our trusty suzelle diy, she has put together a helpful video with the basics of recycling. Anastasopoulos became a local internet phenomenon in may 2014, with her doityourself web series known as suzellediy. All the ingredients come in boxes and you cook it at home like a michelin star chef. As suzelle, she does diy of all kinds from a whimsical and entertaining angle, whether its household chores or beauty hacks. She basically solves all our beach problems, like sand everywhere, wet car keys, soggy cooler bags and how uncomfortable it is to lie on a towel and read a book. By now some of you may have seen the beloved comedian suzelle diy, not on her usual youtube videos but on your tv screens. Dec, 2016 if youre going to the seaside this year, you have to watch suzelle diys latest video. I also love to go out for a koffie with my best friend marianne. Guest column march 2, 2016 although todays virtual world allows authors to connect with their audience without ever leaving their house, virtual communication cannot replace the physical experience of sharing your book and knowledge with a room full of real people at a book signing. Finally, when the dust settles, youre rewarded with a handful of. Suzelle diy is selling her things on gumtree written by jessica hunkin on aug 5, 2015 in advertising, video in a new web episode from everyones fav doityourself whiz, suzelle diy shows us how to declutter our lives by sorting out her own burgeoning cupboard with an efficient system of keep, throw or sell. Amazon automatically presents about 10% of your book through their search inside the book program. Instead tali will see the birth of a completely different but. Suzelle diy is making her first cookbook and we went behind the scenes.
The programme will be a mixture of live stream authortoauthor conversations, prerecorded readings and childrens storytimes, all accessible for. Here are some tips to get you started on planning a big and successful book launch event. By the way, online research revealed your 12 tips for successful book launch parties article in yahoo news. Julia anastasopoulus, aka suzelle, shows us how to deal with household chores, maintain your car, live green, make braai day a day to remember and how to minimise the hours you spent in the kitchen. Is the launch a public launch designed to attract thought leaders for endorsements and press coverage.
There is a suzelle diy book for sale now and suzelle chats to naomi meyer as herself, of course. If you were expecting a surface book 3 launch in the near future, you might want to dampen down those hopes. Suzelle julia let us in on 10 things most fans wont know about her 1. Here are nine handy tips for planning a successful book launch. I had another busy week attending events and i wanted to bring you guys along with me.
Oct 30, 2015 listen to this podcast to hear suzelles take on the book, her love life and what she loves about johannesburg. Click here to sign up for more free training connect with maria on facebook. Across the festival, authors both emerging and established release their publications at our free book launch series. Discover amazons secret book promotion programs that can help you sell more books and increase your royalties without spending a dime on advertising. Our december cover star julia anastasopoulos opens up ons her flamboyant character we all know and love as suzelle diy. However, for this post, i will look at how to include a free promo as well. If you are looking for a stepbystep guide so you can plan your book launch, this post will explain what you should do before publication day. Shes the face behind the loveable suzelle diy, now julia anastasopoulos is getting ready to introduce the world to sandton. She has a few great tips like polymer codes and packaging that can and cannot be recycled.
Its almost time for the launch of my new book, recipes by suzellediy. Ive put together a complete checklist to guide you through the process of launching your book on amazon successfully. Daar is wenke vir huishoudelike takies, jou kar, om groener te leef, te braai, en doenditselfprojekte. Tali will ultimately live in a very different world from suzelle. Aug 04, 2015 the master of all diy, with a head for selling her brand perfectly, suzelle diy is one lady with a lot of influence. But in reality, the book launch party is more about rewarding yourself for a job well done, a celebration of a goal achieved, rather than a way of marketing and selling your book. Jul 9, 2012 adapting party ideas to book launchespublic or private. For all official information and updates regarding covid19, visit the south african department of healths website at za.
Well guys, disclaimer, i filmed this episode before i knew there was going to be a lockdown but that doesnt mean you cant still make some fun easter treats to bring the positive and creative spirits into your home. Enter your name and email below to download a free copy. Our biggest monetisation comes from brands sponsoring our diy episodes. Aug 17, 2017 suzelle diy is back with her life hacks, this time covering the eggcellent topic of egg hacks. How to throw a book launch party that isnt a waste of.
A filmmaker with a background in animation and visual effects, ari has shot bigbudget commercials, coolguy music videos and awardwinning short films, but its suzelle who has won him the most eyeballs. Oct 01, 2015 ari kruger is the director and other half of suzelle diy. Dec 15, 2016 suzelle diy shows everyone how easy it can be to separate rubbish to recycle items. We feature brands via product placement or by a sponsored slate screen which appears at the end of the video. A free book to teach kids about coronavirus has been released. Shes even been joined by tim noakes and together they showed the audience how to make a pizza out of cauliflower. Suzelle is also giving a kitchen to a deserving person. Basas supporting grants programme offers artists relief. Combine them with the free templates at for some eyecatching book marketing graphics you can use on social media, launch emails or advertising campaigns. Suzelle has become something of a south african internet sensation through her diy videos on youtube. Your guests are there in support of you, so make sure you greet them with food, drink, entertainment, free swag, and the chance to win prizes. It is the culmination of months or even years of hard work and investment.
Well suited to apartment living or small areas where floor space is limited, vertical gardens can also liven up a dull and dreary wall on your patio or balcony. Champagne, toasts to the literary genius and crowds of eager readers buying hundreds of books. May 23, 2014 suzelle diy a bitesize doityourself web series written by melissa van rooyen on may 23, 2014 in video suzelle diy is a hilarious bitesize doityourself web series created by filmmaker and animator ari kruger and julia anastasopoulos, aka knolc. Suzellediy sapeople your worldwide south african community.
In her spare time she films her diy videos with her neighbour hennie. Suzelles diy takes south africa by storm brand south africa. The hilarious doityourself web series created by filmmaker and animator ari kruger and julia anastasopoulos is based on a very afrikaans character suzelle who takes her audience through an epic range of diy videos. Apr 01, 2017 suzelle diy has created an amazing youtube channel showcasing her diy skills. The complete book launch party checklist tiana warner. Finally, when the dust settles, youre rewarded with a handful of daily sales. How to launch your book or program with video youtube.
Today im at the san francisco writers conference and i keep finding myself repeating my book launch formula to authors. Meet south africas most beloved diy diva, suzelle diy, as she launches her new book in cape town this week. You will laugh your head off and you will want a daily fix of suzelle s cunning life fixes. This is similar to the launch that i did for my book relaunch your life, except that i didnt run a free promo. Plus, youve worked super hard to get this book out into the world you deserve to celebrate. Gone will be the pastel colours, animal print and handy diy tips. Organising a book launch can be daunting for any author or pr company who havent done it before, so writing. But heres the interesting thing book launches arent that complicated in fact, here at authority. Well, were here to tell you that it is possible and that putting on a great book launch is an excellent way to drum up interest and sales for your book. Jun 22, 2017 suzelle julia let us in on 10 things most fans wont know about her 1.
I attended madex and the sorbet 365 skin workout launch where suzelle diy. See more ideas about book launch ideas, book launch, party. See the behind the scenes of a suzelle diy shoot and score a few hacks. Book launch party the chic site sweet girl book launch party the buffet was so gorgeous it was like party decor all on its own. Its been almost four years since suzelle diy set south african youtube alight. For more info, check out our article how to throw a book launch party that isnt a waste of time. An outstanding book launch party can attract publicity, engage readers and drive sales. Julia anastasopoulos born 14 june 1983 is a south african artist, illustrator, designer and actress. Jun 19, 2017 suzelle diy actress builds a showmax first 19 june 2017 08.
Julia anastasopoulos words malibongwe tyilo if the number of views on her youtube channel is anything to go by, then hundreds of thousands of us are familiar with viral sensation suzellediy. While its not easy to launch a book without any kind of online presence, many firsttime authors are in exactly that position. She has covered a range of topics, but her most popular video to date is showing people how to make a braai pie. Referred to as the queen of diy, suzelle is the official host for tv show most ridiculous that plays on comedy central. The duo teamed up to create a wedding cake for talis special day. Nov 21, 2014 suzelle diy how to make a terrarium november 21, 2014 november 20, 2014 design monarchy 3 comments i am sure most of you have seen the hilarious how to make a braai pie video that recently launched suzelle diy a bitesize doityourself webseries into local stardom. Best practices for authors who plan to selfpublish. On march 21, 2015 august 17, 2019 by educater21 in book launch, inspirational. Suzelle liveappearances are also generating a revenue, as well as merchandise such as the suzellediy the book, tshirts and mugs.
Suzelle diy a bitesize doityourself web series between. Two of south africas biggest icons tannie evita bezuidenhout and diy goddess suzelle or suzette as evita calls her have come together to create a special recipe to celebrate south africas heritage day 24 september combining two of the countrys favourite flavours rooibos and rusks. Suzelle and her oftoverwhelmed sidekick, marianne, have become youtube sensations and julia anastasopoulos who plays suzelle has appeared in television commercials as a result of her success. In her latest video or vlog, the doityourself expert shows us snippets from her. Suzelle diys book launches have been some of the bigger ones around the country, with people packing venues to the rafter to get a suzelfie with the youtube star. A simple 10step book launch plan you can easily use to outrank bestselling authors. In case you dont already know, im a youtuber and queen of diy from somerset west, south africa. Unfortunately, its an exercise in frustration to launch ones online presenceand get up to speed on social mediain conjunction with a book release. You dedicate a few weekseven monthsto writing the book. The whimsical artist behind suzellediy find out who she is. A traditional book launch, in a beautiful venue, surrounded by the people who helped you make it happen is a fantastic way to promote your book, connect with your audience, and create a buzz around yourself and your work but they do come with difficulties, especially for independent, selfpublishing authors who dont have much of a budget, or a. A book launch is a crucial moment in the life of any author. Welcome to my home of allthings diy and stunning creativity.
Heres how to make sure that your book launch event gets the most mileage for the author and does justice to this major achievement. Show me how and the gardener all have varying levels of cringe, but what makes suzelle diy such a success is that the team behind it has done this on purpose in order to create a south african icon. See more ideas about book launch, book release party and product launch. Behind the scenes with the team behind superbalist 100 winner suzelle diy. Attending events with suzelle diy vlog 4 michael cost. Suzelle, host of web series suzelle diy, has been steadily building up a following on youtube since may 2014 with her amusing and occasionally instructional tips for everything, from slicing tomatoes more efficiently and how to make a pizza out of cauliflower starring tim noakes to using a bicycle to power a spitbraai and how to make a loadshedding survival kit. Before she became a youtube personality, anastasopoulos created handdrawn illustrations on the walls and windows of a few myciti bus stations. To keep things simple, im giving you an example of a book launch that covers 12 days. Christine mills was the senior book buyer at hughes and hughes beautiful store in dundrum.
This is how we start the week at sketchbook studios. Tips were very appropriate as i am planning for self published book. Marianne, her friend, joins her and takes a special interest in our furry friends. An illustration julia did for a book called bonsai and geronimo about two real life toy poodles that live in cape town.
We were in high school together at st marys in johannesburg and then studied drama together at uct. Suzelle diys eggcellent new video can help someone better. Take a peek into sketchbook studios, where suzelle and her crew are making mouthwatering magic. Suzelle diy is a hilarious bitesize doityourself web series created by filmmaker and animator ari kruger and julia anastasopoulos. A good book launch party should be about the guests as much as it should be about your personal achievement.
Suzelle lives in somerset west and manages a guesthouse. Now that youre a published author, its time to have the book launch event of the. These book mockups and 3d devices were carefully selected, and can be arranged into limitless unique pairings and groups. Childrens book launch party ideas book launch party. Plan your book launch event early signings are ok, but readings are best. We had a chat with suzelle on some interesting beauty and food diy hacks to try and why she joined the. During the month of october suzelle julia anastasopoulos will be visiting bookshops in johannesburg and cape town, making an appearance at the atterbury theatre in pretoria and dining at the dros in tyger valley to launch her first book. A useful way for an author to approach this is as a calendar counting down to the book s launch starting at least a year before the book s ready to read. If you have a book coming out soon, you might be wondering how you can plan a book launch that engages your readers and sells books.
Authors and publishers get creative as book launches are moved. Come and meet suzelle at these launches of suzelle diy. Today she announced that she would be quitting youtube, watch her final goodbyes suzelle diy has been a part of our lives for a few years now, bringing us amazing videos like how to dolly your trolly and the life changing how to make a braai pie. Maybe you have a boyfriend, maybe you dont, maybe youve got your eye on one but they dont even know youre alive.