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SUMMARY:Book Marketing On A Budget
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need a big budget to make a big splash with your book; just the right strategy.\nIn this workshop you’ll discover over 30 practical\, budget-friendly book marketing strategies\, from building a book launch to leveraging social media\, blogs\, podcasts\, Amazon tools\, press releases\, and more. Each session will be fast-paced\, idea-heavy\, and packed with real-world tactics you can apply immediately. By the end of the program\, you’ll walk away with a personalized\, actionable marketing plan\, and the confidence to promote your book like a pro. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nOver 30 marketing ideas.\nTips on negotiating larger book sales.\nThe value of working with book distributors.\nStrategies designed to get those Amazon reviews.\nHow to create a book launch that energizes those who support you!\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who have published a book\, are preparing to publish\, or have a finished manuscript they believe in. Whether you’re launching your debut or giving new life to an existing title\, it’s never too early\, or too late\, to champion your book and get it into the hands of readers.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/book-marketing-on-a-budget-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:30 Ways to Market Your Book on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need a big budget to make a big splash with your book; just the right strategy.\nYou’ve written\, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll discover over 30 practical\, budget-friendly book marketing strategies\, from building a book launch to leveraging social media\, blogs\, podcasts\, Amazon tools\, press releases\, and more. Each session will be fast-paced\, idea-heavy\, and packed with real-world tactics you can apply immediately. By the end of the program\, you’ll walk away with a personalized\, actionable marketing plan\, and the confidence to promote your book like a pro. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\n Over 30 marketing ideas.\nTips on negotiating larger book sales.\nThe value of working with book distributors.\nStrategies designed to get those Amazon reviews.\nHow to create a book launch that energizes those who support you!\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who have published a book\, are preparing to publish\, or have a finished manuscript they believe in. Whether you’re launching your debut or giving new life to an existing title\, it’s never too early\, or too late\, to champion your book and get it into the hands of readers.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/30-ways-to-market-your-book-on-a-budget-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:30 Ways to Market Your Book on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need a big budget to make a big splash with your book; just the right strategy.\nYou’ve written\, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll discover over 30 practical\, budget-friendly book marketing strategies\, from building a book launch to leveraging social media\, blogs\, podcasts\, Amazon tools\, press releases\, and more. Each session will be fast-paced\, idea-heavy\, and packed with real-world tactics you can apply immediately. By the end of the program\, you’ll walk away with a personalized\, actionable marketing plan and the confidence to promote your book like a pro. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nWays to get booked on podcast both on your own and with agencies.\nHow to create podcast prep and pitch sheets for podcast bookings.\nHow to make your podcast performance your best performance!\nHow to create your own\, miniature podcast studio to look and sound your best including equipment and where to find it.\n\nTime requirements\n\n15 – 30 minutes\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who have published a book\, are preparing to publish\, or have a finished manuscript they believe in. Whether you’re launching your debut or giving new life to an existing title\, it’s never too early\, or too late\, to champion your book and get it into the hands of readers.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/30-ways-to-market-your-book-on-a-budget/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Book Marketing on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Your job isn’t over once you’ve published a book; it’s just beginning and we’ll go cover over 30 ideas that are budget friendly!\nYou’ve written – or are writing your book – now fight for it! In this workshop we’ll focus on dozens of book marketing tips\, with a close eye on budgets. From book launches\, social media\, blogging and podcasting\, to writing press releases\, creating Amazon Author’s pages\, and connecting with publicists\, we’ll fill your head\, and notebook with ideas; over 30 of them! If you think writing a book is exciting\, wait until you feel the thrill of professionally promoting it! \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nOver 30 marketing ideas.\nTips on negotiating larger book sales.\nThe value of working with book distributors.\nStrategies designed to get those Amazon reviews.\nHow to create a book launch that energizes those who support you!\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nA participant guide is provided to support this program.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who have published a book\, about to publish a book\, or have a book on the horizon that will be published. It’s never too early or late to fight for your book!\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/book-marketing-on-a-budget-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Book Marketing On A Budget
DESCRIPTION:Your job isn’t over once you’ve published a book; it’s just beginning\, and we’ll cover 30 ideas that are budget friendly!\nYou’ve written – or are writing your book – now fight for it! In this workshop we’ll focus on dozens of book marketing tips\, with a close eye on budgets. From book launches\, social media\, blogging and podcasting\, to writing press releases\, creating Amazon Author’s pages\, and connecting with publicists\, we’ll fill your head\, and notebook with ideas; over 30 of them! If you think writing a book is exciting\, wait until you feel the thrill of professionally promoting it! \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nOver 30 marketing ideas.\nTips on negotiating larger book sales.\nThe value of working with book distributors.\nStrategies designed to get those Amazon reviews.\nHow to create a book launch that energizes those who support you!\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who have published a book\, about to publish a book\, or have a book on the horizon that will be published. It’s never too early or late to fight for your book!\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/book-marketing-on-a-budget-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Book Marketing on a Budget!
DESCRIPTION:Your job isn’t over once you’ve published a book; it’s just beginning and we’ll go cover over 30 ideas that are budget friendly!\nYou’ve written – or are writing your book – now fight for it! In this workshop we’ll focus on dozens of book marketing tips\, with a close eye on budgets. From book launches\, social media\, blogging and podcasting\, to writing press releases\, creating Amazon Author’s pages\, and connecting with publicists\, we’ll fill your head\, and notebook with ideas; over 30 of them! If you think writing a book is exciting\, wait until you feel the thrill of professionally promoting it! \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nOver 30 marketing ideas.\nTips on negotiating larger book sales.\nThe value of working with book distributors.\nStrategies designed to get those Amazon reviews.\nHow to create a book launch that energizes those who support you!\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who have published a book\, about to publish a book\, or have a book on the horizon that will be published. It’s never too early or late to fight for your book!\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/book-marketing-on-a-budget-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Book Promotion Through Podcasting
DESCRIPTION:Podcasting is one of the easiest ways to get your book and your voice out there!\nWork with any publicist and they’ll tell you\, “Want to get your book and your voice out there? Pay attention to podcasts!” In this workshop we’ll focus on how to prepare your pitch materials\, how to get booked on podcasts\, how to be a great guest\, and even how to create your own podcast. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nWays to get booked on podcast both on your own and with agencies\nHow to create podcast prep and pitch sheets for podcast bookings\nHow to create your own podcast including choosing a name\, cover art\, and music\nWhat equipment is needed and exactly where to find it\n\n  \nTime requirements\n\nNo additional time required outside of class.\n\n  \nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n  \nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for anyone who is looking for a new challenge\, and who wants to get their book\, and voice out to the general public.\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/book-promotion-through-podcasting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Book Marketing on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:You’ve written – or are writing your book – now fight for it! In this workshop we’ll focus on over two dozen book marketing tips\, with a close eye on budgets. From book launches\, social media\, blogging\, and podcasting\, to writing press releases\, creating Amazon Author’s pages\, and connecting with publicists\, we’ll fill your head\, and notebook with ideas; over 30 of them! If you think writing a book is exciting\, wait until you feel the thrill of professionally promoting it!
URL:https://writer.org/event/book-marketing-on-a-budget/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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