DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2015
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Hyatt Place, 1851 SE 10th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
COST: $20 per person/member, $25 non-member; includes buffett breakfast
DIRECTIONS:
I-95 to 595 E. (Exit 24). Go east on 595 till US1 North. Take US1 to
SE 17th Street Causeway and turn right towards the beach. Then take the
second right onto SE 10th Avenue. Location is one block in on your
right. (Behind the Outback Steakhouse.)
PARKING: Open parking - free of charge.
PROGRAM: “Book Bundles To Bestsellers”
Book
bundles (or box sets) are all the rage right now. These multi-author
collections have become a great way to connect with new readers,
increase visibility, and increase sales of not only the book in the
collection, but other titles as well. Most importantly, they can help an
author reach the USA Today or New York Times bestseller lists. Box sets
come in all shapes and sizes (and heat levels) from sexy paranormals to
sweet contemporaries, from brides and summer flings to holiday happily
ever afters. So, how can you chaptalize on this hot trend and turn it
into publishing success?
Join
Traci Hall, Mona Risk, Bonnie Vanak, Kristin Wallace & Patrice
Wilton, 5 authors who have all hit bestseller lists with a box set (some
multiple times). You’ll learn the ins and outs of creating a bundle as
they take you step-by-step through the process.
Topics will include:
-Finding the right authors
-Determining the type of bundle
-Handling financials (payment to authors)
-Using a third party for formatting, upload & payments
-Formatting for consistency
-Front & back matter
-Getting reviews
-Marketing & Advertising
-Pre-release buzz
-Blog Tours
-Launch Day/Launch Party
-How to handle disputes
About the Authors:
Traci
Hall is a USA Today Bestselling Author of young adult, medieval,
western historical and contemporary romances. Her popular series
include: By The Sea, Boadicea, Spokane Falls, and Rhiannon Godfrey.
Visit her website at: http://www.tracihall.com
Mona
Risk is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author of contemporary romance
who enjoys setting her books in exotic locations from France to Greece
to Russia. Her popular series include Holiday Babies, Doctor’s Orders,
Foreign Lovers, and Christmas Here or There. Visit her website at: http://monarisk.com
Bonnie
Vanak is a USA Today Bestselling Author of historical, paranormal and
erotic romance. Her popular series include Werewolves of Montana,
Draicon Werewolves, The Phoenix Force, and her Egyptian series. Visit
her website at: http://bonnievanak.com
Kristin
Wallace is a USA Today Bestselling Author of inspirational and
contemporary romance filled with “Love, Laughter and a leap of Faith”.
Her popular series includes the Covington Falls Chronicles and
Shellwater Key Tales. Visit her website at: http://KristinWallaceAuthor.com
Patrice
Wilton is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author of contemporary
romance. Her popular series & titles include: The Candy Bar,
Serendipity Falls, Night Music, and Revenge is Sweet. Visit her website
at: http://patricewilton.com
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Please e-mail Rossie Cortes at rossie@iq-mc.com for a reservation and visit us at www.frwriters.org.
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