I am available to give talks and organize panel discussions for writing groups, libraries, college classes or other organizations on the business side of writing and publishing books. Contact me for details.
Media Relations for Authors (1 hour)
Persuading a reporter to write about your latest bestseller often takes more than just sending out a press release. Learn how to add media relations to your marketing toolbox and leave with tips on how to pitch your book (and yourself) to reporters in print and broadcast media.
Panel Discussion: How to Publish Your Non-Fiction Book (1.5 hours)
Join a panel of local authors to discuss the avenues for publishing your non-fiction book, from traditional to small press to self-publishing. Leave with ideas, contacts and resources to take the next step in your publishing journey.
Panel Discussion: How to Self-Publish Your Fiction Book (1.5 hours)
Join a panel of local authors to discuss the options for self-publishing your novel or short story collection. Leave with ideas, contacts and resources to take the next step in your publishing journey.
Publishing Your Family Stories (6 hours)
Do you have a collection of family letters or a journal kept by an ancestor? Have you or a family member recorded a collection of memories that you’d like to share? Is someone a genealogy buff or an aspiring memoirist? This three-part class will help you: 1. Determine what you’d like to do with the material you’ve collected, 2. Learn what the resources are to help you provide historical context to your family story, and 3. Plan out the next steps to take to make publishing your family stories a reality.
I have given talks and led panel discussions on the business of books for the following, and more:
Heather S. Cole 