Sentences with phrase «local author groups»

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Originally organized by Maria Bailey, CEO of BSM Media, author and Mom Talk Radio host, National Mom's Nite Out unites social media groups, companies, local playgroups, mom bloggers and networks in giving moms a well - deserved night off.

Ulrich warned the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board against entrenchment saying it was important to invite groups with opposing viewpoints to share their thoughts, including the authors of the survey.

This analysis was supported by Munira Murza, lead author of today's Policy Exchange report, who warned: «Islamist groups have gained influence at local and national level by playing the politics of identity and demanding for Muslims the «right to be different».»

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The parent group also sponsors a family reading night, which includes a book swap and a visit from a local author.

The authors (from four nonprofit education research groups that compile the report annually) detail several successful efforts that have increased graduation rates, but stress that improvement has come from targeted local interventions, not overarching national initiatives.

«The way districts handle professional development with teachers — to me it's a crime,» said Rayne Martin, a former state official who authored Louisiana's Race to the Top application and now heads the local branch of a national advocacy group called Stand for Children.

It's also worth joining a good local meetup group of self - publishing authors, if you can find one near you.

For each event, you will have an opportunity to network and socialize with other local authors, and learn from the founder of Jera Publishing, Kimberly Martin, as she shares her self - publishing knowledge with the group.

Prepare your digital list of proposed lectures, author bio, and cover letter; then, send it to the event coordinators of your local writing groups.

She is a part of a local group called Chindi Authors, who are happy to advise other writers on setting up their own groups.

The opportunity to be in an organized group of independent authors IS very valuable — if nothing else, the chance to team up to sell books at local conventions is very, very welcome.

Our team specializes in creating and promoting events with built - in audiences at unique off - site venues or with bookstores if you would be paired with a local author or group panel, or simply going in for a meet - and - greet with booksellers where you sign stock copies of your book.

The other idea that occurred to me while writing this piece is that local authors and writing groups might do well to form a publishing collective.

Local authors would pop by and scan the section, see their books next to those from their writing groups, and smile.

Libraries, book clubs, and civic groups also like to host local authors.

On November 18th I gave a presentation to a local Meetup group I organize for Self Published Authors in San Francisco.

The Indian publishing sector is growing at an impressive rate — not only because new target groups are being tapped: Many multinational publishing companies based in India now publish books in Indian regional languages such as Hindi and Marathi, thereby not only growing in terms of local authors, but also opening new business areas in the licensing market.

Local book and authors clubs and Friends of The Library groups are a natural audience for you because they are already interested in books and authors.

The event is an opportunity for indie authors from the library's Local Authors collection to showcase their books, which include works for all genres and age groups, to local readers and to connect with publishing resauthors from the library's Local Authors collection to showcase their books, which include works for all genres and age groups, to local readers and to connect with publishing resouLocal Authors collection to showcase their books, which include works for all genres and age groups, to local readers and to connect with publishing resAuthors collection to showcase their books, which include works for all genres and age groups, to local readers and to connect with publishing resoulocal readers and to connect with publishing resources.

From widely recognized and established contests like the Writer's Digest International Self - Published Book Awards to local contests being held for members of small writing groups, published authors have a daunting list of contests and awards to consider pursuing.

Send announcements to your local writers groups, especially if your topic is of particular use to other authors!

Many of us schedule our own appearances at local bookstores or show up in groups for author events.

The best ways to find writers groups are through local author Facebook pages, Meetup groups or via social media channels like Twitter and Instagram — or start one of your own!

I've made my own group here in Houston where we get together and support authors at a local bookstore, enjoy some great food and talk of all things books!

Keith Dixon One Stop Fiction «I would say the Alliance of Independent Authors is definitely a good thing — it's a very active organisation that's involved at a high level in the world of publishing, while at the same time having a great (private) Facebook group where you can get advice on all kinds of stuff, from copyright law to good cover designers to where the best local independent bookshop is.

Start your own writer's group in your community to help yourself and other local authors get to the next level in their writing careers.

So I just created a Facebook group with the intention of getting local authors together to read one another's books and write reviews.

Our author support groups are a great way to meet and network with other local authors and to learn all about the world of self - publishing.

Dear Author Enablers, After building a local platform by self - publishing, selling by word of mouth, becoming a reading group selection, giving lectures at high schools and churches, donating to literacy fundraisers and receiving unsolicited praise for my book, what do I do now to spread my net wider?

This enables me to maintain a good local profile by appearing at book signings (Waterstones are very accommodating to Indie authors), and also at local writing and reading groups.

I went to some local writing groups just to meet other authors, but many of those writers weren't interested in joining a critique group.

Force yourself to reach out to local bookstores, libraries, author groups and book clubs and schedule some readings.

Go to writing groups, other author signings at your local bookstore, and larger events like expos and conventions.

Sharing your contact information with other writers at these local gatherings is the best way to make contact with authors who can recommend or introduce you to an existing group.

The local writers» group, which involves several published authors and also publishes its own collections, meets in Sheelagh na Gig every Sunday.

If you still have the time to watch Mad Men, then you have the time to participate in discussion groups, visit your local library's book club, participate in a local author event, review other author's books on line....

Borders was different — Borders bookstores were welcoming, appreciative, would do signings, even set up special days focusing on groups of local authors.

For authors who don't have access to local writing groups, the Internet is a great way to share your work with other writers for critique.

Each month our local publishing group brings in speakers who have something interesting to say to our group of active and involved indie authors and publishers.

I love helping authors, so if your local writers» group needs guidance on self - publishing or your annual conference is in need of a keynote speaker, I entertain while educating.

A local author with a new book out would surely be thrilled to stop by your group, talk about his or her latest title and offer comments on some pages sent over in advance by one or more members of your group.

Reader's Circle - A book club networking site with listings for local groups, author events, and phone chats.

I'm not bragging, I simply offer the group and others on Meetup.com llike it as evidence that local communities of authors do exist, and they are effective.

What RT attempted to do, IMHO, is to give local readers equal access to both groups of authors by holding the two separate signings on the same day.

Email [email protected], if you're interested in doing an Infinity Author group book signing event in your local area.

A couple of self - published authors from my local meetup group where featured.

I also encourage writers to do readings at neighborhood bookshops, speak at writers groups and conferences, network at workshops, reach out to local publications and libraries, and appeal to established authors for advance praise.

I would say the Alliance of Independent Authors is definitely a good thing — it's a very active organisation that's involved at a high level in the world of publishing, while at the same time having a great (private) Facebook group where you can get advice on all kinds of stuff, from copyright law to good cover designers to where the best local independent bookshop is.

''... the CCSPCA worked closely with a well - organized network of local purebred rescue groups, the All Breed Rescue Alliance, which represented 72 breeds, in addition to 66 independent breed rescue groups,» the authors wrote.