Designed specifically for those new to authoring and publishing ... the Newbie, or as Author U calls you ... the Eaglet ... waiting, learning to soar to Eagle status!
Learn How to Create, Develop and Publish a Book in Today's Market
There are five key mistakes that Newbie Authors make:
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- They fail to have their books professionally edited
- They get taken by publishing predators
- They don't treat authoring and publishing as a business
- They rush to publish
- They fail to market their book once it's published
The Internet and POD-print-on-demand method of printing-has created more trash than the book buying public needs, or wants. Why? Simply because authors are "publishing" without caring or knowing the ins and outs of being an author and publishing a book. They get duped by publishers, publishing and others who want their money. Publishing predators lurk in just about every corner-offering deals to publish an author for a steal of a deal, than compound it with hefty sums of add-on moneys ... after the contract is signed!
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The large publishers are downsizing, the traditional brick & mortar stores are closing, and readers are embracing eBooks. Authoring and Book Creation is morphing on a daily basis.
Is There a Book in You? will show you:
Where is book publishing going and how can you take advantage of
it;
What opportunities are emerging as the book trade evolves into new forms;
- How to learn the dollars, cents and sense of publishing;
- How to avoid publishing predators;
- The key elements that will lead to your book success;
- How to create your Book and Author Platforms;
- How to kick-start your eBook strategy;
- How to create a book and in which format is best for you;How to avoid being duped;
- Why POD or a pay-to-publish publisher could be a publishing disaster;
- How to build a team a publishing team that works;
- Why the savvy author niches a book ... and so much more.
Who Should Attend? Anyone who is interested in writing and publishing a book. Judith's presentation is full of supporting statistics, scenarios and strategies on what to do now! If there is a book in you, you need to attend. Expect hot seats.
WHEN: Saturday, August 18th from 8.00 am to Noon.
WHERE: University of Phoenix, 10004 Park Meadows Dr. Lone Tree, CO 80124
COST: $47, includes Breakfast, Judith Briles' book Show Me About Book Publishing and Workbook.
