Learn the business basics you need to know as a writer, including how writers get paid, how much writers make, how stories are purchased, what work-for-hire is, and more.
In today's world of screens everywhere, it is somewhat nostalgic to sit down with a well-made, good book. At this event you will learn about getting a book printed.
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Books can be printed in all shapes, sizes, thicknesses, in multiple colors, on thin papers, thick papers, hard covers, soft covers, and a host of other options. This can seem daunting as you look at all of the options available. This event will help to break the big down into the small in practical ways to help you print books in affordable ways that do not sacrifice quality or the intent of your content. You'll learn about common papers, sizes, and other options for producing books that tell a story without breaking the bank. It might come as a surprise, but custom books in virtually any quantity can be printed in a relatively short time frame right here in the U.S.
Business of Writing: Building a Publishing Career for the Long Haul
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Learn to build the foundation for a lifelong career in publishing, discover ways to sustain your success over time, and examine how successful authors have turned their passion into more than a dream.
Business of Writing: By the Numbers – Breaking Down the Financials of a Writing Career
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Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he gives a detailed breakdown of the money associated with traditional publishing, self-publishing, and everything in between.
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Successful authors aren’t just passionate creatives, they’re also small business owners. Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he gives a detailed breakdown of the money associated with traditional publishing, self-publishing, and everything in between. This class will help you set your expectations, so you can remain motivated, even when it seems all odds are against you. You will learn what monetary milestones to prepare for and how to best navigate the world of writing as a business in order to make the most of your money.
Many authors avoid controversy, but there are those who embrace it. Learn why some authors choose this route, and get tips on figuring out what approach is right for you.
Business of Writing: Crowdfunding - Preparing for the Campaign
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We explain why preparation is key to crowdfunding success, provide you with simple steps that will make the crowdfunding experience a good one, and offer ideas for getting your ducks in a row!
Business of Writing: Crowdfunding - Running the Campaign
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Explore ways to survive the mental and emotional marathon that is a crowdfunding campaign, get advice on ways to avoid trouble, and look at ways to keep the energy going from start to finish.
Learn everything a writer needs to know about crowdfunding as a way to get your stories into print. We’ll cover different crowdfunding services, potential pitfalls, and much more.
Learn how to write and deliver elevator pitches that will snag the attention of that editor or agent that you’ve cornered! Find out what works, what doesn’t, and what it takes to really shine.
Author & Sales/Marketing professional Mike Underwood shares lessons from 7 yrs of hand-selling books, for writers looking to learn how to hand-sell their books at conventions or related events.
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Lessons from 7 years of hand-selling books to readers, booksellers, and sales reps, for writers looking to learn how to hand-sell their books at conventions or related events. Includes discussions on how to read potential customer's levels of comfort, open conversation, probe for information, and pitch individual works. Includes discussions of how to hand-sell at a author/dealer's table, how to quickly pitch your book in social situations. Mike Underwood has been a bookseller, commission book representative, and is currently the North American Sales & Marketing Manager for SF/F publisher Angry Robot Books. He is also a published author of over a half-dozen books.