This is blurb I sent for the newsletter:
I will discuss how and where to expend promotional money and effort. In addition, I will explore advertising areas from branding to blogging; from websites to words (keywords for web advertising, that is); from signings to speaking engagements and how to make the moments away from the writing add up to the most successful promotion possible.
Several months ago I discovered in talking to new members of this group that the whole concept of promotion seemed overwhelming. The wheres and whys of how to advertise 'oneself' seemed daunting. To that end, I spoke with a few on NTRWA's executive board and suggested this topic for a seminar. (I kinda thought they'd ask some of our multi-published and brilliant authors to speak on this topic). Oops, I was wrong. The powers that be asked me. I'm not multi-published unless one considers the articles I've published, and brilliant is beyond me on the best of my days, however, I do believe this is a worthy conversation for all writers so I've decided to offer my tree of knowledge, such as it is.
Luckily for me, my husband has researched loads of promotional information; I do know some additional brilliant people who are willing to share their learned expertise; and I've managed a few different endeavors for promotion. All together, I'm excited about the knowledge I've gained and the opportunity to share.
One of my critique partners has agreed to digital record the event, so hopefully I'll find a way to upload and share a few spurts of it here.
On a side note . . . who's found a way to get rid of pesky gnats? I've tried the vinegar water solution and even added a bit of dish washing soap to capture them, but the experience only met with limited success. Someone out there knows the gnat cure.
Do share!
Drop by my porch again soon. The oldest kid is moved home (back from college again) and I have great pics and funny stories to share.
Until next time
~Sandra
3 comments:
Sandra,
I WISH I were closer to Texas so I could hear your presentation! Not only would I love to chat with you in person, the topic of your speech is exactly what I need to hear... Hope I'll get to listen to some digital snippets :).
p.s. Break a leg!!
Can't wait to hear it, Sandra. Are we celebrating your mind-blowing talk afterward?
Lord, good luck on the gnats! I've never found anything that works.
And good luck on your presentation! Can't wait for the digital version.
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