Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Announcement: Self-Publishing and Boutique Publishers Workshop Coming Aug. 10

Have you been wondering what the right publishing choice is for your book? We've assembled an expert panel on the topics of boutique publishing and independent publishing to help you understand your ever-changing publishing options.

Check out our panelists:

  • Shawn E. Bell,  author, screenwriter, publisher, naturalist, and media god. Shawn walks authors through every phase of the independent publishing process. 
  • Calee M. Lee, CEO of Xist Publishing, the largest children's book, digital-first publishing start-up. Calee began as a self-published author before creating her own company. 
  • Sonia Marsh, award-winning author who knows how to market books online and in person. She offers "gutsy" book coaching to authors, as well as webinars and workshops on the topic of branding, platform building, getting your book into Costco, and more. 
  • Gayle Carline, columnist and author of seven books. One was released with a traditional publisher, and she has released the others herself. Gayle regularly teaches a workshop titled "Self-Publishing: Is it for you?"

 
Cost: FREE, but reservations are required because seating is limited. RSVP at the Meetup site (
http://www.meetup.com/OC-Writers/events/190858682)
Date: Sunday, Aug. 10
Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. 
Location: El Toro Library Community Room, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA, 92630 


We would love to have as many questions as possible in advance so our panelist can prepare. Please see our Facebook Group page, or you can email Workshop Coordinator Greta Boris at greta@gretaboris.com.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

June Newsletter Is Out

The June newsletter is out now with information on the next O.C. Writers workshop, an author photo opportunity, Nyx's new www.LitCentralOC.com column focusing on technical issues, a terrific interview with Kas Sartori by Kitt O'Malley, and much more. If you didn't get it in your inbox and you want one, please sign up by subscribing in the sidebar to the right.