In my last blog,”You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby,” I said I would report in, after my 4-day virtual Women in Publishing Summit.
I preface that I had a bit of trouble with my focus, so worried about Ukraine. I did my best.
This year was so different than last year’s summit, when I was a newbie and needed to learn EVERYTHING about how publishing had changed since I last shopped a book. After a year of continuing education and a signed contract for Rain Dodging, my necessary interest is learning about marketing, an area of hesitation. An introvert, I have become even more solitary as with so many people over the last two years. I am still not used to people. I used to be entertaining. We’ll see!
The best way to give you an idea of what I was learning at the summit last week is to list the titles of attended presentations. After that I will list recorded presentations to watch over the next few weeks. I think I will plan on watching one every morning. I am an early riser.
Here is what I attended:
Writing with an audience in Mind
Setting: It Doesn’t Have to be Dull
Creating the Antagonistic Setting
Tips for Queries & Submissions to Publishers
Hooks, Loglines and Descriptions: Writing the Most Powerful Short Description of Your Book
On Boarding Authors: Best Practices for Staying Organized
The Power of Publicity to Sell Nonfiction Books
How to Win at Content Marketing for NF Authors
How to Create a Social Media Plan with Purpose & Ease
Making your book project uncomplicated and simple
7 Ways to Monetize Your Book & Attract New Clients
Growing Your Speaking Career as an Author
How to Use Podcasts to Grow Your Author Business
4 Shifts to Scale Faster for Publishers and Authors
How to Make SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Work for Your Author Business
Here are recordings I have marked to watch:
Author Business Foundations
Making Your Books into a Brand
Podcasting to grow your Platform
Diversify Your Income Using Your book to Build Your Biz
Getting Your Books into Airports, Chains, & Bookstores.
The Developmental Edit: How to self-evaluate your manuscript / elements your editor will look at
How to Produce an Award-Winning Book Using Industry Standards
Vetting the Small Press: How to Find the Right Small Publisher
Let’s Make a Book: Understanding Each Role in the Publishing Industry
How to Create a Successful Book Launch Using Podcasts
Creating an Online Persona/Brand That Turns Readers into Superfans
How to Promote Your Book Like a Publicist
The 4 Types of Book Reviews & Why Book Reviews Should be a Part of Your Marketing Strategy
Growing & Selling More with YouTube Ads
How to Build Your Audience While Writing Your NF Book
Book Launches Simplified
Making your book project uncomplicated and simple
Making Your Books into a Brand
It’s a lot, right!
How does it all sound to you?
