Last Friday was EPICON conference in New Orleans, and I attended several classes.
I want to share a few things that I learned at this conference to help aspiring writers.
First, thing I learned is don't forget to claim your writing expenses on your taxes, even if you are not published yet...you can claim expenses....
Second, if you write historicals a good place to find out information is on the Census website. (sorry, I don't have the website address, but I'm sure it's not hard to find.)
On to Marketing...Deidre Knight suggested aspiring authors/authors do a monthly newsletter, do contests, twitter, and when you have signings make sure to have a sign up sheet to get email addresses for give aways...she also said you should have a theme...I'm working on mine right now...she also said to "give away" books....lots of them if you can...get your name out there....
Debra LeBlanc suggested to meet Book store managers, give them gifts (book markers, etc.)...oh and put the blurb on back of your book marker, I forgot to do this one...blah... Book plates are great LeBlanc said...also don't just promote yourself, do for others...go beyond yourself....but don't waste a ton of money...try to do something on-line that is free...
Another thing I learned is to make goals and write them down....Enjoy the journey, not just the sale....be in charge of your journey, get rid of limitations...
Sara Thacker talked about sub-text. What is being said but not spoken...this was a great class...It was about what lies beneath the surface...use lots of body language...
I also learned at this conference that no book video is better than a bad one....so if you do one make sure it is good. Reflect the mood of the book, give enough info to entice the reader but don't give away the ending, blend literature, music and art and put it all together so that it flows nicely...not to much "wording"...short sentences....
Okay, I'll do a Part II on what I learned at the conference later...these are just small caps on what I remembered most.......(please excuse any typo's, I'm really tired....night!)
Good luck on writing,
Dawn Chartier
NOT AN ANGEL, coming soon from TWRP
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EPICon Conference in New Orleans March 2010
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The annual conference for members of EPIC, the Electronically Published Internet Connection, is the gathering place for authors, publishers and other industry professionals to celebrate the best of the best with the EPPIE Awards, to share newest information and ideas, to hone their writing skills and explore new markets. So put this wonderful event on your calendar next March 4-7th, 2010 at the beautiful Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.
Workshops will address the business of writing for the electronic market, promotion strategies, existing and coming technology and related issues, and genre and publisher specific topics, among others. EPIC's annual Business Meeting and the Keynote Luncheon are Friday's highlights. On Saturday our luncheon will honor the finalists of the New Voices contest for young writers, and Saturday night is the Big Event—the EPIC Awards Banquet and Ceremony.
Want to know who's buying what in these tough economic times? Come to one of our Publisher and Promotion Panels. Want to network with friends, old and new? What to do in New Orleans? Arise to breakfast of Beignet and Café au lait, take a dip in the pool, then spend the afternoon shopping on Royal Street and the famous French Market. Would you like to test your luck at the casino? It's a mere two blocks to your right. Saint Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square is six blocks away. And the famous (or infamous?) Bourbon Street is just four blocks away. Or maybe you'd rather relax on the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler, Cajun Queen Riverboat, or the John James Audubon Riverboat waiting to take you to Audubon Zoo. And we can't forget St. Louis Cemetery #1. So many stories waiting to be told.
Not a member of EPIC? Interested only in certain topics? No problem. We're offering non-member rates, and single-day rates. Or join EPIC (if you're already working in the e-book industry) and get a bargain. Best of all, we're offering reduced rates for early registration. The EPICon 2010 hotel is the Sheraton New Orleans.The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel boasts a superb location, bordering the French Quarter and just steps away from the Mississippi River. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Warehouse Arts District, the Aquarium of the Americas, Bourbon Street and the Superdome are all nearby, as are major malls - including Riverwalk Marketplace and Canal Place.
e-Books are the wave of the future. So whether you're an e-author or e-publisher, EPICon 2010 will help you catch the wave and solidify your commitment to the e-book world as we forge ahead in this emerging industry. Join us in New Orleans, next March.
I'll be there....
Dawn Chartier
Not An Angel, Coming in 2010 from The Wild Rose Press
The annual conference for members of EPIC, the Electronically Published Internet Connection, is the gathering place for authors, publishers and other industry professionals to celebrate the best of the best with the EPPIE Awards, to share newest information and ideas, to hone their writing skills and explore new markets. So put this wonderful event on your calendar next March 4-7th, 2010 at the beautiful Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.
Workshops will address the business of writing for the electronic market, promotion strategies, existing and coming technology and related issues, and genre and publisher specific topics, among others. EPIC's annual Business Meeting and the Keynote Luncheon are Friday's highlights. On Saturday our luncheon will honor the finalists of the New Voices contest for young writers, and Saturday night is the Big Event—the EPIC Awards Banquet and Ceremony.
Want to know who's buying what in these tough economic times? Come to one of our Publisher and Promotion Panels. Want to network with friends, old and new? What to do in New Orleans? Arise to breakfast of Beignet and Café au lait, take a dip in the pool, then spend the afternoon shopping on Royal Street and the famous French Market. Would you like to test your luck at the casino? It's a mere two blocks to your right. Saint Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square is six blocks away. And the famous (or infamous?) Bourbon Street is just four blocks away. Or maybe you'd rather relax on the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler, Cajun Queen Riverboat, or the John James Audubon Riverboat waiting to take you to Audubon Zoo. And we can't forget St. Louis Cemetery #1. So many stories waiting to be told.
Not a member of EPIC? Interested only in certain topics? No problem. We're offering non-member rates, and single-day rates. Or join EPIC (if you're already working in the e-book industry) and get a bargain. Best of all, we're offering reduced rates for early registration. The EPICon 2010 hotel is the Sheraton New Orleans.The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel boasts a superb location, bordering the French Quarter and just steps away from the Mississippi River. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Warehouse Arts District, the Aquarium of the Americas, Bourbon Street and the Superdome are all nearby, as are major malls - including Riverwalk Marketplace and Canal Place.
e-Books are the wave of the future. So whether you're an e-author or e-publisher, EPICon 2010 will help you catch the wave and solidify your commitment to the e-book world as we forge ahead in this emerging industry. Join us in New Orleans, next March.
I'll be there....
Dawn Chartier
Not An Angel, Coming in 2010 from The Wild Rose Press
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