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SUMMARY:Workshop for Authors - The Author as Speaker
LOCATION:Coral Gables Branch\nCoral Gables Branch
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DESCRIPTION:Calling all authors or aspiring authors! Join literary marketi
 ng consultant of 25 years\, Krista Soukup\, for insightful workshops on ho
 w to create dynamic book presentations\, develop a professional brand and 
 select the right editor for you. Ages 18 yrs. +. Registration required. Sp
 ace is limited. See long description for workshop details. For information
  contact  305-442-8706 or Capleybr@mdpls.org. .\nhttps://mdpls.libnet.info
 /event/11041620
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Krista Soukup</strong> is a litera
 ry marketing consultant and owner of Blue Cottage&nbsp\;Agency. She has a 
 passion for helping writers and authors successfully promote&nbsp\;their w
 ork and establish their platform. Through her expert guidance\,&nbsp\;know
 ledge of the publishing industry and vast experience\, she has successfull
 y&nbsp\;supported writers and authors across the country and Europe. She h
 olds a&nbsp\;Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Mar
 keting and has&nbsp\;over 25 years of experience in sales\, promotions\, a
 nd marketing. Speaking and&nbsp\;workshop credits include Tucson Festival 
 of Books\, Lake Region Writers&nbsp\;Alliance\, Western Writers of America
 \, Wisconsin and Chicago Writers&nbsp\;Associations\, Speaking of Books Se
 ries\, Crossing Arts Alliance Literary Series\,&nbsp\;Elements of Creative
  Writing Series\, Poetry on the Wall and various U.S.&nbsp\;Libraries\, wr
 iting organizations and publishing and editing round tables.</p>\n<p><stro
 ng></strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Author as Speaker</strong></p>\n<p>One of
  the most effective ways to sell your book is to speak about it. Learn wha
 t makes a dynamite book presentation\, regardless of your speaking experie
 nce. Learn the key steps and elements of an effective author presentation\
 , what to always include\, and how to present your book to potential reade
 rs.&nbsp\; (Needed supplies: Bring paper &amp\; pencil\, a laptop or your 
 favorite writing tool!)</p>\n<p>Wednesday\, July 10\, 6:30-7:30 p.m. &nbsp
 \;</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Author Branding Workshop</strong></p>\n<p>Whet
 her you are in the beginning stages of becoming an author or are already a
  seasoned author\, any time is a great time to learn and improve the key e
 lements of your author brand\, including your author bio and effective pre
 ss kits. In this workshop you will complete/update your professional bio t
 o use throughout your branding and marketing as well as learn other keys t
 o creating a professional brand. (Needed supplies: Bring paper &amp\; penc
 il\, a laptop or your favorite writing tool!)</p>\n<p>Saturday\, July 13\,
  4-6 p.m.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Editing for Writers</strong></p>\n<p>Le
 arn the varies levels of book editing and how and when to know what your m
 anuscript needs. The workshop will discuss the basics of manuscript review
 s\, developmental editing\, copy and line editing and beta readers. Discov
 er the best resources to improve your writing craft and steps to finding y
 our editor. (Needed supplies: Bring paper &amp\; pencil\, a laptop or your
  favorite writing tool!)</p>\n<p>Wednesday\, July 17\, 6:30-7:30 p.m.</p>\
 n<p></p>\n<p></p>\nhttps://mdpls.libnet.info/event/11041620
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