July 26, 2014

Location: Carlsbad Dove Library

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In today's world of online marketing and social media, it's critical that writers not only have a great book to sell, but also an established online presence. But how do you create this online platform?

In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create an online marketing strategy that includes social media (Facebook and Twitter), a simple website and blog, and tips for networking with online writers, bloggers and author platforms that can help you get your name - and book - known to the world.

Leah R. Singer  helps helps writers and entrepreneurs tell their story through online marketing and social media strategy. She specializes in connecting businesses to their ideal customers, as well as assisting unpublished authors build an online presence.

Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Leah was a speechwriter and communications manager for two college presidents at San Diego’s largest public university. She also served as Director of Communications for the San Diego State University (SDSU) Enrollment Services Department, and managed high-profile special events for the SDSU Office of the President. Before her years at SDSU, Leah worked in marketing and public relations at KPBS public broadcasting station.

Leah writes regularly for The Huffington Post; Red Tricycle; Edible San Diego; InterfaithFamily.com; Millionaire Girls Movement; and numerous other national blogs and websites.

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June 28th, 2014
Location: Carlsbad Dove Library

Susan McBeth is the owner of Adventures by the Book, which  she founded in 2011 to bring literature to life through unique, interesting, and adventurous author events and travels.  She is also the founder of the SoCal Author Academy, a series of hands-on intimate workshops that teach authors how to market their books and create non-bookstore events, as well as a contributor to Everyday Book Marketing published by Midge Raymond in fall 2013.

Susan has worked as an events coordinator for over 20 years, four and a half of which were spent specializing in author events at an independent bookstore.  She graduated magna cum laude from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with distinction in management, and a minor in German, followed by a master’s in comparative literature, while earning membership in Phi Beta Kappa and the Mortar Board Honor Society.  She is a member of the “One Book, One San Diego” committee and the Writing Women of San Diego.  Read more at www.adventuresbythebook.com.

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Location: Carlsbad Dove Library

Amy Collins, President of New Shelves Distribution, will talk about the advantages and challenges of working with a distributor to get your book into bookstores. She will outline how to choose the best distributor for your book, and how to put together the best presentation and marketing plan to get your book accepted by one of the top distributors. Amy will also present a realistic picture of a sales call with the top bookbuyers at the national chains, and what you as author/publisher can do to make sure your book gets the best chance to succeed in the bookstore.

Amy started her career in the book industry as the book buyer for Village Green Books in Rochester, New York. In 1996, she became a National Account Rep for Prima Publishing.  In 2001, Amy was named Director of Sales at Adams Media in Boston and quickly rose to the Special Sales Director for parent company, F+W Media.  Over the years, she has sold to Barnes & Noble, Target, Costco, Borders, Books-A-Million, Wal-Mart, and all the major chains as well as helped launch several private label publishing programs for the book chains and companies such as PetSmart and CVS. In February 2006, she started a book marketing company for small presses that quickly became the fastest-growing book distribution company in North America, New Shelves Distribution.

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Location: Carlsbad Dove Library
Brian Jud is an author, publisher, president of Book Marketing Works, LLC and a book-marketing expert helping publishers market their books in non-bookstore markets to increase their unit sales, revenue and profits. Brian is also the Executive Director of SPAN (The Small Publishers Association of North America). He is the author of How to Make Real Money Selling Books and Beyond the Bookstore (a Publishers Weekly® book) describing new ways to sell more books to special-sales buyers. Brian is a partner in Premium Book Company, which offers commission-based sales of nonfiction, fiction, children’s titles and remainders to buyers in non-bookstore markets. He is the editor of the Book Marketing Matters™ special-sales newsletter and creator of the Special-Sales Profit Center™, a database to help publishers sell more books to special markets.

In addition, Brian conducts the Masters of Book Marketing™ seminars and series of Book Marketing Monthly™ webinars, as well as being a frequent speaker at publishing events and IBPA's Publishing University. He is also the author of the series of ebooklets and printed booklets with Proven Tips for Publishing Success. He wrote and published seven titles on job-search topics that will be used as examples during his presentation.

February 22, 2014. PWSD welcomes Angela Bole, Executive Director of the Independent Book Publishers Association (www.ibpa-online.org), who will describe how trade associations enable independent publishers to be competitive in a crowded market through educational and volunteer opportunities, consistent application of industry standards, and the preparation of future leaders. She will explicitly address the connection between IBPA and PWSD and how PWSD members can take advantage of the benefits IBPA provides. Angela will also discuss the upcoming Publishing University and the scholarship program with IBPA and PWSD. (more…)

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Encinitas Community Center

January 25, 2014

Empowering Authors with Amazon Independent Publishing: Join us for an overview about how to effectively use CreateSpace, Kindle Direct Publishing, and other Amazon services, to independently publish.

Thom Kephart has worked in publishing for eight years, initially working with CreateSpace to develop professional editorial offerings. His second role with the company allowed him to work closely with authors while leading customer experience projects company wide. In 2011 Thom joined Amazon as the Community Outreach Manager, responsible for building brand awareness for CreateSpace and Kindle Direct Publishing. He has been very involved in the developing rise of independent publishing throughout his career.

Help us close out the year with a bang!

When: Friday, December 13  6-8pm

Location: La Costa Valley Club

Join us for the Annual PWSD Holiday Party and Publishing Celebration. This party is FREE, our thank you for your commitment to successful publishing and to sharing your ideas with one another. We’ll serve cocktails and refreshment as well as light appetizers, and we encourage you to bring a copy of your book to display and share. We also hope you will bring your friends, colleagues, and acquaintances who are interesting in this crazy world of publishing. This is your celebration of your publishing adventure, so put it on your calendar and join us!

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Location: Encinitas Community Center

Writing a book can be a singular event or it can be piece of a larger business. Understanding your book's role will help you determine how to market your book and create revenue streams. Ann marie Houghtailing will share her story of how she created money, opportunity, and exposure from her books, How I Created a Dollar Out of Thin Air.

Learn:

*How to identify publication goals

*How to create an actionable plan to realize your goals

*What people are really buying when they buy your book

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Join us at the Carlsbad Dove Library on August 31, 2013!

Mark Reichenthal practices in the areas of intellectual property, licensing, new media, entertainment law, book publishing, and general business contracts.
Prior to joining Branfman Law Group, P.C., Mark was a Senior Counsel at Wiley Publishing, Inc., publisher of the wildly successful and famous “…For Dummies” series where Mark was responsible for managing the day-to-day legal affairs of the company including the negotiation of book contracts, supervising the enforcement of the “…For Dummies” trademark, and all company trademark and copyright licensing.

Mark earned his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law in 1995 and a Master of Science Degree in Book and Magazine publishing at Pace University in 1992. After joining the Bar, he was the Contracts Manager for Vivendi Universal’s software division. Mark is very involved with the Bar Association of North County San Diego as he was the Co-Chair of its Intellectual Property Section and Editor in Chief of its North County Lawyer. Currently, Mark is serving as a member of the North County Lawyer Editorial Committee, its Board of Directors and a Co-Chair of the Business Section. Mark is admitted to practice law in California.