Ask a Publisher AMA with Peter Rubie
Thursday, August 1
12 PM PDT
Zoom link provided upon registration
As everyone probably knows, you or your agent needs to get your book or proposal into the hands of an interested editor; that’s the first hurdle.
A well-crafted proposal, an agent with good relationships, and choosing the right editors to approach are the first steps.
What most would-be authors don’t know is that the editor has to turn around and sell you to an editorial board. The sales management, more often than not, makes the decisions.
If sales and marketing think they can sell your book, then you’ve got a wonderful chance of getting published.
So, how do you sell your book to a publisher?
If it’s your first book, you have no Nielsen Bookscan number to get in the way. That can be a blessing, but you have to prove that you are an “influencer” that can sell your book and provide the publisher’s sales force with the ammo they need to go out to the trade.
Publishing veteran Peter Rubie will help you navigate the rapids of book publishing so you can find the perfect home for your books. Bring all your questions about book publishing so you can learn from some of the best in the business!
To register, please visit the event page and fill out the form at the bottom of the page!
Fall Back Into Your Projects Mixer
Thursday, August 22
12 – 1 PM PDT
Zoom link provided upon registration
Need motivation to get back on track with your writing projects? Ready to take on the rest of 2024? Join WNBA-San Francisco for our August Share and Tell Mixer.
During this mixer, everyone will have a few minutes to:
- Share: Who You Are & Your Biggest Summer Wins
- Tell: What You Are Working on and How Our Community Can Help You Reach your 2024 Goals. This can be a service you are offering or seeking, reviews or editing for your book, questions about next steps, etc. Be sure to sign the virtual guest book and share your contact info.
As our networking ambassador, Debra Eckerling says: “You can’t reach your goals on your own. You need your peeps!” Our growing community of writers and publishing professionals are the key to making these connections happen.
It’s a MIXER, so share this post and bring a literary friend or two to join the virtual fun! We appreciate our members! We’d love for you to join us so we can hear about how this year went for you, and your hopes for the fall to come.
To register, please visit the event page and fill out the form at the bottom of the page!
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