Note that IFP (a DC-based think tank) recently had someone deliver 535 copies of their new book to every US Congressional office.
Note also that my impression is that DC people (even staffers) are much less “online” than tech audiences. Whether or not you copy IFP, I would suggest thinking about in-person distribution opportunities for DC.
I would note that this is, indeed, a very common move done in DC. I would also note that many of these copies end up in, e.g., Little Free Libraries and at the Goodwill. (For example, I currently downstairs have a copy of the President of Microsoft’s Board’s book with literally still the letter inside saying “Dear Congressman XYZ, I hope you enjoy my book...”)
I am not opposed to MIRI doing this, but just want to flag that this is a regular move in DC. (Which might mean you should absolutely do it since it has survivorship bias as a good lindy idea! Just saying it ain’t, like, a brand new strat.)
Note that IFP (a DC-based think tank) recently had someone deliver 535 copies of their new book to every US Congressional office.
Note also that my impression is that DC people (even staffers) are much less “online” than tech audiences. Whether or not you copy IFP, I would suggest thinking about in-person distribution opportunities for DC.
I would note that this is, indeed, a very common move done in DC. I would also note that many of these copies end up in, e.g., Little Free Libraries and at the Goodwill. (For example, I currently downstairs have a copy of the President of Microsoft’s Board’s book with literally still the letter inside saying “Dear Congressman XYZ, I hope you enjoy my book...”)
I am not opposed to MIRI doing this, but just want to flag that this is a regular move in DC. (Which might mean you should absolutely do it since it has survivorship bias as a good lindy idea! Just saying it ain’t, like, a brand new strat.)
Would be nice if you can get a warm intro for the book to someone high up in the Vatican too, as well as other potentially influential groups.