On Wednesday July 10th, 2013, three of us will be on a panel at our St. Louis Publishers Association (SLPA) monthly meeting to share our experiences publishing our first books. More details below from the SLPA site.
The idea of publishing your book can be intimidating and overwhelming. There are so many aspects to juggle: editors, interior layout, cover design, print books vs. ebooks, print on demand, distribution, sales, marketing – the list goes on and on. The St. Louis Publishers Association is filled with people who faced the same concerns prior to publishing their first book.
It’s one thing to read about independent publishing best practices from afar. It’s quite another to hear directly from authors who have “been there and done that.” On July 10 three SLPA board members will share the good, the bad, and the ugly of their book publishing journey.
They’ll let you know exactly what they did right, what they did wrong, and what they would do different knowing what they know now.
Our panelists will include:
Warren Martin is the author and
publisher of the fictional book Forgotten Soldiers: What Happened to Jacob
Walden. In addition to being www.warrenmartinbooks.coman SLPA board member, Warren is a member of the St. Louis and Missouri Writers Guild, the American Legion, the Special Forces Association, and also serves on the Advisory Board for the Green Beret Foundation.
Kim Wolterman is the
owner of Provenance Publishing Company and the author of Who's Been Sleeping
in My Bed(room)? Researching a St. Louis County, Missouri Home, From
and the ebook
Keys to Unlocking House History. Kim speaks on blogging, book publishing,
family history, and researching house history. www.kimwolterman.com
Tim Hill is the author of
the Joe the Crab series of children’s books. Based on bedtime stories he
told his own kids, they reference the challenges young children face in schools
and at home. Tim frequently speaks before school groups and appears at charity
events. He hopes the characters in his books don't just entertain, but also
teach children important life lessons as they mature. www.joethecrab.comJoin us as these three authors walk you through what is really involved in publishing a book and offer ways to avoid some of the mistakes they made along the way.
Meeting Location:
Brentwood Community Center (Brentwood Recreational Complex)
2505 S. Brentwood Boulevard, Room 101
Brentwood, MO 63144
Doors open for networking at 6:30 PM, meeting begins at 7:00 PM. The formal meeting concludes at 8:30 or so with networking continuing after the meeting.
Our regular meetings are free to Members. Guests: $10 at the door, cash or check only.
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