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So you’ve got a book manuscript—or at least an idea for one. But how do you turn your manuscript into a book? Should you try traditional publishing, self-publishing, or hybrid? Regardless of the publishing path, you know you have to do some marketing, but what’s most effective? And will the book make you any money?
In this three-hour workshop, we’re skipping the craft of writing and focusing instead on the business of books. We’ll cover the most common publishing paths, marketing and promotion for authors, and how to think about the economics of your book. So bring your notepad and your questions.
Karin Wiberg is owner of Clear Sight Books, where she helps seasoned leaders write and publish nonfiction books. Whether she ghostwrites, edits, or coaches, her clients develop a clear message and compelling voice. Karin holds an MBA from the University of Iowa. Her poetry has been published in Stirring, Petrichor Review, riverSedge and elsewhere, and she is the author of Chicken Haiku, an illustrated book of poems.
Jenni Hart is a Raleigh-based writer, editor, proofreader, and writing instructor. Since 2018, much of her work has been for Clear Sight Books. She works with authors to produce website and social media content, blog posts, newsletters, email marketing campaigns, advertising copy, and marketing collateral. She is a member of the Triangle Association of Freelancers and ACES: The Society for Editing.
Important Information
When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm (with a break for lunch)
Where: Mebane Arts & Community Center, 633 Corregidor St., Mebane, NC 27302.
Since this is a 3-hour intensive, there is a $30 cost for non-members. Fee is waived if you join BWC ($20 annually). Contact Cheryl Wilder at 336-494-5715 or alamancewriters@gmail.com for additional information.
To pay the $30 fee online: Click here, enter $30 in the “Other” amount box; choose “Workshop Fee” in the drop down menu; check the “Add XX.XX USD to help cover the fees.”
To pay by check: Mail to the Burlington Writers Club, 213 S. Main St., Graham, NC 27253. Please write “Workshop Fee” in the memo line. Or, bring cash or check to the workshop.
Lunch: Bring your own or purchase a boxed lunch. To pre-order a lunch, contact Carolyn Stuart (cbyrdstuart@gmail.com or 919-265-9058) by January 8. Vegetarian options available.
For those who wish to attend virtually, request a Zoom link and passcode from Cheryl Wilder at alamancewriters@gmail.com.
This event is made possible by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources through the Alamance Arts Council.
