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SeaToSkyes
Swap'd | Tamara Ireland Stone
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I have an idea for a swap, but I've never hosted one before! To those of you that have, what are some helpful tips you could give a newbie? #swaps #litsyswaps

DinoMom I am also interested in people‘s answers to your question, as I also have a couple of ideas for swaps, but have never hosted one either . 2y
SeaToSkyes @DinoMom mine would probably be very small, but it's something that sounds fun to me ☺️ 2y
Chrissyreadit I feel like being somewhat specific on expectations and what responses you get helps to match people in a way to make sure the effort is also rewarded. Also immediate communication and check ins to make sure people send their package and receive their package, and post. Feel free to email with specific questions chrissyreadit@gmail.com @SeaToSkyes @DinoMom 2y
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wanderinglynn @DinoMom @SeaToSkyes I agree with @Chrissyreadit – being specific is key, which means setting expectations and rules up front. Communication is key. I‘m happy to share my Google form with the rules and questions I ask. Also feel free to email me at lynn@wanderinglynn.com or we can set-up a time to chat virtually via zoom or some other method. I‘m happy to help walk you through setting up and running a swap. ☺️ 2y
SeaToSkyes @Chrissyreadit @wanderinglynn thank you for the help! I may get some details together sometime today and email you to get your opinion/advice ☺️ 2y
DinoMom Thanks @Chrissyreadit and @wanderinglynn for the advice. I may reach out. It would be in the new year. 2y
LibrarianRyan Third times the charm. Be specific. And be really good at taking notes and making your participants accountable. If you are not hearing from someone, contact them. Be prepared to replace lost packages. You don't have to do this, but It is one of my mainstays, if a package goes missing or someone flakes, I replace the package (yes this has burned me before). And lastly, ask someone like myself with access, to check your list against known ⬇ 2y
LibrarianRyan problem participants. Yes there is a list. I also keep a list of bad hosts. And participants not being able to get a hold of you is a big factor. If you can not, or will not be there for your participants then don't host. I know this sound like a no brainer, but I've seen it before. Expect it to take 40 hours of work minimum from beginning to end. The more you do the faster you get, but still. Also check out the #SwapPrimer 2y
LibrarianRyan There are 2 parts to the #swapprimer that I wrote up years ago. I got input from lost of different hosts, and every year I repost it as a way to guide newbies.

As with everyone else, you have any questions at all, feel free to ask. MissRyanAF at gmail dot com.
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bookish_wookish Its a lot of work and very time consuming! Its a lot of chasing people around and keeping tabs on everyone. Keeping a detailed list/chart is my go to to make sure i know exactly whats going on with everyone. For a first swap i would suggest keeping to US only. Definitely check in with Chrissy or Ryan to get the names of people who have been issues in the past! 2y
SeaToSkyes Thank you so much for your insight @LibrarianRyan and @bookish_wookish ! I have also experienced people flaking on swaps...it happened to me with the #UnbirthdaySwap during the summer. Thankfully @aperfectmjk was a perfect host and handled the situation. 2y
Avanders Oh I forgot to respond to this! I meant to echo what the others have said. Clear rules and a lot of communication are key :) And definitely follow up with what Ryan said about repeat problem participants. And we‘re here if you have questions :) I‘m also happy to share my form if you‘d like, but I know Lynn‘s is great 😁 @DinoMom (edited) 2y
SeaToSkyes @Avanders thank you!! ☺️ 2y
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LitsyBirthdays
The Book of Birthdays | Lorraine A. DarConte, Diane Hobbing
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We have another set of birthday twins to celebrate today! The #birthdayfairies are sending buckets of #birthdaylove to @aperfectmjk and @wordslinger42 Happy birthday to you both.

🎂🎂🎂 🎁🎁🎁 🎈🎈🎈 📚📚📚 🎊🎊🎊

Hope your day is extra special and brings you joy!

squirrelbrain Happy Birthday @aperfectmjk @wordslinger42 - have a great day! 📚🎉🍰📚🎉🍰 3y
Megabooks Happy birthday y‘all!! 🥳🥳 3y
mrp27 Happy Birthday!! 🎂🎉📚 3y
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julesG Happy Birthday @wordslinger42 @aperfectmjk 🎉🍰🎈📚🎉🍰🎈📚 3y
TrishB Happy birthday 🎉🎉 3y
CarolynM Happy birthday @aperfectmjk @wordslinger42 🎂 🎈 🎉 Have a great day! 3y
Cupcake12 Happy birthday x 3y
Yuki_Onna Happy happy birthday to the two of you! @wordslinger42 and @aperfectmjk!
🧡🎂💛 And thank you again @aperfectmjk for hosting such a fun #UnbirthdaySwap! 🤩
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Bookwormjillk Happy birthday 🎂🎈🎉🎊🎁 3y
KarenUK Wishing you a lovely day! 💕 3y
JessClark78 Happy Birthday! @aperfectmjk and @wordslinger42 🎊🎂🎉✨ 3y
kspenmoll Happy birthday!!‘n 3y
robinb Wishes for the most wonderful of days @wordslinger42 !! Happy Birthday!! 🎈🎂🎉📚 3y
robinb Hope your day is perfect in every way! Happy Birthday @aperfectmjk !! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 3y
MoonWitch94 Happy Birthday!!!! 🎁🎂🎉 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Happy Birthday @aperfectmjk and @wordslinger42 🎉🎊🎉🎊 I hope it was a fabulous day!! 3y
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CymbaX13
Alice in Wonderland | Walt Disney
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#unbirthdayswap
@aperfectmjk and @hannah-leeloo thanx sis for my unbirthday pressie and the stitch airpod case

hannah-leeloo You're welcome I wish I could have got more. Was a lovely idea from @aperfectmjk 😊 3y
CymbaX13 Was perfect sis 🤗 3y
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