Tag: Writers Festivals

Martin Crosbie: Self-Publishing 101 at the Vancouver Public Library

VPL_Standard_logoAuthor Martin Crosbie shares methods that helped him publish five Amazon best-selling books in the past three years. He shows how to find and procure beta-readers at no cost; employ professional editors, formatters, and cover designers; use Amazon’s tools to broaden your book’s reach; and connect with readers using current marketing techniques.

WHEN: Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
WHERE: The Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library
COST:  Free

For more information, please visit the Vancouver Public Library site.

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2014 Whistler Writers Festival

whistler writers festival logoThe 2014 Whistler Writers Festival, presented by the Whistler Writers Group, will run from Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19, 2014. It includes workshops, reading events, and more. Event tickets are available individually, including Workshop 1: The A to Z of Self-Publishing with Martin Crosbie which runs all day October 17.

For more information on the Festival, please visit their site.

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What’s the Big Deal About a Writer’s Convention?

Guest post
by Gordon A. Long

I’ve been in this self-publishing game for a couple of very informative years now, and tried out a lot of the stuff the marketing gurus suggest: Twitter, Facebook, webpage, blog. I’ve had varying degrees of success so far, and it’s been a steep learning curve. With “Why Are People So Stupid?” coming out before Christmas, I’m on a big push, so I thought I’d make a new attempt at slalom. I decided to attend a writer’s convention.

Was it useful? Well, like everything else, the answer is Yes and No. Continue reading “What’s the Big Deal About a Writer’s Convention?”