Spooky Mixer: No Tricks, Just Treats!
Thursday, October 22 at 12 pm PDT
FREE Virtual Event: Register Here!
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Halloween season is here! Join the Women’s National Book Association—San Francisco Chapter for a fun, casual, Halloween-themed mixer on Wednesday, October 22 at noon PT.
Hosted by WNBA-SF Networking Ambassador Debra Eckerling, it’s a chance to hang out with fellow writers, publishing pros, and book enthusiasts. Catch up with friends and make some new connections.
During the mixer, everyone will have a few minutes in the spotlight:
No Tricks: Introduce yourself, tell everyone who you are, and share what you’re working on.
Just Treats: Ask for something you need. Looking for a service? Reviews for your book? Help spreading the word about a project? A little encouragement? Put it out there and see who can help.
Come ready to mix, mingle, and have a great time.
It’s a MIXER, so share this post and bring a literary friend or two to join the virtual fun!
About the Host
Debra Eckerling is The Book Proposal Expert, a book proposal specialist who helps authors clarify their message, develop their content, and craft proposals that get attention of agents and publishers. She is the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting, co-author of Active Grandparenting, and host of GoalChat and the Book Proposal Podcast. Learn more at TheBookProposalExpert.com, subscribe to BookProposals.Substack.com, an
To register, please visit the event page and fill out the form at the bottom of the page!
Remember to follow WNBA-SF on Instagram @wnba_sanfrancisco to stay connected and current on our events, interviews, and other activities!
Earned Media with Megan Mary
Thursday, November 12 at 12 pm PDT
FREE Virtual Event: Register Here!
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Continuing the conversation from her Author Audit Lunch N’ Learn, Megan Mary will dive into the wonderful world of earned media.
Earned media is in short organic buzz or publicity and brand exposure through third party channels. From podcasts and summits to serving as a subject matter expert, leveraging earned media is crucial to gaining new readers and lasting exposure. Topics we’ll cover include:
- Press (radio, TV, print, podcasts, guest columns, interviews, press releases, in-person events, panels, summits)
- Reviews (contest, awards, blogs, goodreads, storygraph, librarything)
- Social Media
- Word of Mouth (street team, SYK, giveaways, collaborations, book clubs)
Discover all of the options and come away with an actionable to-do list at Megan Mary’s Lunch N’ Learn!
About the Speaker
Megan Mary is an international bestselling author, host of Women’s Dream Enlightenment Podcast, founder of Inner Realms Publishing, and Literary Ladies, a free book marketing community for women authors. Her metaphysical trilogy, Witches of Maple Hollow, blends the genres of mystery, fantasy and speculative fiction: Book 1: The Dream Haunters, Book 2: The Dream Mirrors & Book 3, The Dream Dimensions.
In addition to a career spanning over twenty-five years creating, managing and marketing websites, she holds an MA in English Literature, MSc in Metaphysical Sciences, and is pursuing her PhD in Metaphysical Counseling. Holding a certification in Online Teaching and Learning, she regularly mentors other women authors as well as provides book marketing services. She is a member of the SF Chapter of the WNBA, the Author’s Guild, the International Association for the Study of Dreams, the Coalition for Visionary Resources, MMM (Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem) Writers, and the Eastern Idaho Writer’s League.
An expert guest on over 100 podcasts, she has been featured in Publisher’s Weekly, BookLife, Authority Magazine, Parade Magazine, and VeryWell Mind. She lives in Idaho with her husband and two cats.
To register, please visit the event page and fill out the form at the bottom of the page!
Saturday, April 24, 2027, 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. PT
24 Years of Pitch-O-Rama Success!
Are you developing a concept for a new book? Do you have a manuscript in progress? Are you ready to publish that book you’ve been working on for years? If this sounds like you, we would love to invite you to Pitch-O-Rama 2027! Everyone is welcome to participate!
We are pleased to announce we will be hosting the next Pitch-O-Rama as a virtual event on April 24, 2027, a supportive environment where writers will be given ample opportunity to pitch their works to agents and editors for publication.
New to Pitch-O-Rama? Pitch-O-Rama is our annual, signature event; we gather a wide range of publishing professionals to share their knowledge of the publishing industry. During the event, you will be able to practice your pitch with coaches and fellow writers and continue to refine your pitch. You’ll then share it with confidence to several experts who will provide advice on taking your writing project to the next level. An opportunity like this is an invaluable learning experience that could put you on the path to publication. We hope to see you participate!
Special Pricing: Currently, registration will be $99 for WNBA-SF members and $149 for non-members so don’t wait to register! If you’d like to take advantage of member pricing, visit our website to learn more about the benefits of WNBA-SF membership and join the chapter’s community!
To register, please visit the event page and fill out the form at the bottom of the page!
Perfect your book pitch with expert guidance!
Your Pitch. Perfected.
In this interactive Pitch Clinic, publisher Brenda Knight (Books that Save Lives) and book proposal strategist Debra Eckerling (TheBookProposalExpert.com) team up to help authors refine and strengthen their pitches in real time. Whether you’re preparing for a conference or Pitch-O-Rama; a meeting with an agent or publisher; or an email submission, this session will give you the tools and confidence to make your pitch stand out.
Brenda Knight, Publisher, Books That Save Lives, and President of WNBA-SF Chapter, is a longtime publisher and industry veteran, who draws on decades of experience acquiring and publishing bestselling and award-winning titles. She offers an insider-perspective on what agents and publishers are really looking for — and what makes a pitch irresistible.
Debra Eckerling, TheBookProposalExpert.com, brings her talent for helping writers clarify their ideas, define their audience, and communicate their book’s value with confidence. The author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting, Debra helps writers, entrepreneurs, and consultants turn their compelling book concepts into strong, strategic proposals that sell.
Together, Brenda and Debra provide practical feedback, actionable advice, and professional insights designed to help you pitch your book like a pro.
To learn more about Pitch Clinic, please visit the event page!
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