With the election just a couple of months away, political yard signs are sprouting up and down the streets of my neighborhood like fairy rings after a rain. It's interesting to see how sophisticated the yard signs have become.

Possibilities

That got me thinking about the things you could do with yard signs. I mean, they don't have to be limited to voicing your support of a candidate. Do they? You can use them to celebrate an event like your kid graduating from high school. Or college. That's really worth celebrating. Certainly proud new parents use them to announce the birth of a baby.

But you could do other things too. I know a lot of authors who get their print promotional materials from VistaPrint.com. A yard sign to announce a book sale or the publication of a book is a great idea. Since VistaPrint has over 300 designs to choose from, or you can create your own, I'm thinking about having one made announcing my next book sale.

Joan Reeves did it. Finally, at long last, a new book.

Then when the book is actually in the store, I might get one that says: Help a neighbor. Buy Joan's book today.

The signs are printed on high-quality corrugated plastic, and the turn around time can be as little as 3 days. Plus, they're incredibly affordable even without the Coupon on their site. (Coupon code: YardSigns25 - 25% Off Yard Signs if you'd like to order one too.)

Takeaway Truth

Good ideas deserve to be shared. Writers, feel free to adopt this idea. Get yourself a yard sign to announce your next contract or book release.