Having a social media presence is now required for both indie authors and traditionally published ones. Major publishers are beginning to insist that their authors get on the social media bandwagon immediately. We all have questions and concerns about how to effectively market our books these days. Most creatives are … Read More
WAG members will participate in a panel discussion about mistakes they have made and what they learned from them. It might be an error made during the writing process, while critiquing another's work, in submitting work for publication, in contracting with a traditional publisher, in self-publishing, or in promoting their … Read More
On the second Thursday of each month, the Harn Museum on the University of Florida campus invites speakers and artists to help visitors connect with art in fun and interesting ways. WAG has been invited to participate in the September 8 program. In addition, a poetry reading will be hosted … Read More
The Marketing Coalition will meet in person at the Library Partnership, 912 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. We will discuss MailChimp. All WAG members are invited. If you cannot attend in person, connect via Zoom. Here's the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82036400649?pwd=eWRuYmJETjVoOHI4UUQ5OGdpY2pmQT09 Meeting ID: 820 3640 … Read More
You have an idea for a novel that follows you to bed, and it's all you can think of during your morning shower. Where to start and how to finish? Award-winning novelist Richard Gartee will discuss the process of novel writing from first draft to final proofread. First-time novelists or … Read More
Would you like to email attractive newsletters to large groups of people to get the word out about your books or your speaking engagements? If so, attend the Marketing Coalition meeting on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. -- and bring your laptop! The Marketing Coalition is open to … Read More
Many of the ghost stories that thrilled Victorian and Edwardian audiences were lost and forgotten. But the classic ghost-story tradition has recently enjoyed a resurgence, thanks to dedicated anthologists and publishing houses. Hundreds have been republished. Supernatural tales are often dismissed as pulp fiction--not considered literature. But did you know … Read More
