Be Your Own Publicist!
Who knew that being a KidLit Creator meant you had to become a skilled book marketer? What happened to the days when an author could sequester themselves in a quiet log cabin in the middle of the woods with their trusty typewriter and write stories? What if you don't know the first thing about building a website? Or establishing a social media presence? What if the thought of cold-calling schools and libraries to pitch your presentations has you waking up in a cold sweat at 2am?
It doesn't have to be scary! Learn helpful tips and tricks from author Veronica Bartles, coordinator of the MD/VA/DE/WV/DC Read Local Challenge from 2015 through spring 2023. In this 6-course series, you'll visit every stage of the marketing journey, from preparing your school and library visit presentations to building your online presence to reaching out to book events and keeping an audience engaged, both in-person and online.