In order for readers to discover your book, they first have to know where to look. It may seem obvious to you, but not to the readers of the slush pile or the readers who are overwhelmed with the millions of selections that are available. When you can identify your book’s potential readers to booksellers, agents, or publishers and, most importantly, to yourself, you will be taking the first step to promote it.
Ten Strategic Tips to Maximize Your Online Presence will be presented by Dawn Groves at Whatcom Writers and Publishers' monthly meeting that will be held on Wed., March 21. Groves is a specialist in corporate culture communications and online content development. She will share her engaging presentation "Social Media Essentials for Writers: The Least Effort with the Most Reward."
It is Judd’s insider, behind-the-scenes stories of intrigue that entertain and educate us. The lore and legends that he has gleaned from his years as a dedicated “ring-head” journalist, along with his effusive admiration of the dedicated athletes who compete, earns The Winter Olympics: An Insider’s Guide to the Legends, the Lore, and the Games a gold medal.
We just updated our logo today, and we are excited about Chanticleer's new look. We think the nod to wood-cut prints is appropriate considering our namesake's heritage. Do you think Geoffrey Chaucer would approve?
"The Inner Workings of a Micro-Press" will be presented by Gary McKinney, founder of Kearney Street Books, an artisan micro-press that operates out of Bellingham. Publishing for ten years now, McKinney has some stories to tell. He’ll discuss his learning curve with plenty of show-and-tell visuals. Topics will include on-demand publishing, interior layout quirks, and the joys of working closely with authors. In addition to publishing books, Kearney Street Books offers editing and graphic services (both interior and exterior) to the northwest community. This event is sponsored by Whatcom Writers and Publishers and Windows on the Bay Events. McKinney has also authored a mystery series that features one of the most original characters to appear in the police-procedural genre, Sheriff Gavin Pruitt. Slipknot and Darkness Bids the Dead Goodbye have been given star reviews by Booklist. This is a dinner event and tickets are $15. per person. Seating is limited and paid reservations are required. Please RSVP by Friday, February 10. Ticket price includes salad, entree and dessert along with coffee and tea. Tax and gratuity are included. A no-host cash bar will be available for wine, beer and soft drinks. Doors open at 5:30 pm at Windows on the Bay Events, 2625 S. Harbor Loop Drive. For info and reservations, please email cdleeper@hotmail.com or call 360-714-8901 or call Windows on the Bay Events at 360-595-7817. WWP's monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in writing and publishing. Come hang out with like-minded writing enthusiasts and meet [...]