Modern Day Marketing For Writers
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Monday, April 26
Publishing has gotten so competitive, you need to keep up with the times to stay ahead. Even if you’re not yet published, having the know-how to market your work will set you apart from the other wannabes, and get you noticed. Get your work out there and gain visibility.
Learn self-marketing techniques and get your work noticed – even before you get a book deal or freelance assignment.
We’ll discuss:- Your Author platform – what it is, and how to build one, easily.
- Blogs and social media as self-promotion tools– cheap, free, easy, ways to promote your writing, and how to get noticed online.
- SEO – what it is, and why you must know it, and how it will help you.
- DIY PR — Public Relations techniques to get media attention
- Using the real world to your advantage – Hop offline, and learn how parties, Public Readings, and postcards can work in your favor.
You may also be interested in… our Author Talk panel on Shameless Self-Promotion: How to Market Your Writing on Saturday, April 24.
Who Should Attend: This class is open to all writers working in fiction, non-fiction or poetry who want more attention and visibility for their work.
About the Instructor: Marianna Swallow is a Chicago actress and writer. Her blog Etiquette Bitch can be found on blogger and Chicago Now. Her former students have gone on to build platforms, win awards and secure artist residencies.