If You Want to Promote Your Book, Better Know Your Goals First
Description:
When it comes to book publicity, outlets like “The Today Show” and NPR sound impressive, but going on “Today in St Louis” might be better. That’s because the best PR comes down to goals: Why do you want publicity? Is it about selling books or being read? Or for self-published or small press authors, your goal might be to attract an agent for the next book. Everybody’s desired outcome is different, so your approach to PR should be too. In this session, pinpoint your goals and learn easy steps you can take to promote your title accordingly.
Bio: Terena Elizabeth Bell is a book publicist and fiction writer. As a publicist, she’s secured clients coverage with “The Today Show,” Good Housekeeping, NPR, BookRiot, and others. Her own debut short fiction collection, Tell Me What You See (Whiskey Tit), published December 2022 and was recently named one of “the best books of the 21st century (so far)” by New York Society Library. Learn more at terenabellpr.wordpress.com.
Parkway Central Senior HS 369 North Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
Booth 102 in the
small gym.
There’s no more perfect time for us to find buyers looking for holiday presents.
Booth 102 in the small gym.
Parkway Central’s annual fair is the second weekend in November with proceeds going to a fine cause– to help fund trips, uniforms, musical instruments, buses, and color guard equipment for the school’s outstanding band–and to showcase local artists and crafters–and even local authors.
The PC fair is always marvelously well-attended.
Gary Miller sold out his stock of Dead Legends. Way to go, Gary.
Join the St. Louis Writers Guild from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDST on Saturday, July 13, 2024, for a free networking event with some of our area’s many writing support organizations and independent bookstores.
Our presenters will include Main Street Books of St. Charles, Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts, Sisters in Crime, and many more. We will gather at The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63131. From discovering the perfect support group for your own writing projects to learning how to arrange a book signing or consignment plan, the July program will have something for everyone.
Join us for a morning of networking and information sharing. Each of our guests will have a booth from which to speak to attendees individually. During the group presentation time, all the representatives will explain their mission and services. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the Guild website: https://www.stlwritersguild.org/.
Our Confirmed Presenters:
Eville Writers is a writers’ group based in Edwardsville, Illinois that meets once a month to support each other’s development as writers and professionals.
Literary Underworld is an author and small-press cooperative that supports writers with promotions and book sales online and at speculative fiction conventions.
Main Street Books, St. Charles has a consignment program designed to allow local self-published or non-traditionally published authors space on our shelves in our brick-and-mortar shop.
North County Writing & Arts Network is for writers, poets, and artists in North St. Louis County who are interested in collaborating with other creatives.
St. Louis Poetry Center supports the literary arts in our community through poetry readings, education and community programs, workshops, and more.
St. Louis Literary Award Programs honors distinguished contemporary writers as well as providing writing resources to the community.
Sisters in Crime Greater St. Louis Chapter is dedicated to helping every writer achieve the dream of publication. It is a place for men and women to find camaraderie and encouragement.
Spine Bookstore and Cafe is a consignment bookstore stocked exclusively with indie authors and publishers, a café, and a small event space designed to foster conversations and creativity in a safe environment.
Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts serves the creative community by providing free legal and accounting assistance, presenting a wide variety of educational programs, and advocating for the arts and artists.
Monthly Meeting of Greater St Louis Sisters in Crime
Community Partner Networking Day, July 13, 2024 at Des Peres Lodge from 10 a.m. to noon
How to Plot and Outline Your Mystery with Sarahlynn Lester
Join us for a grand occasion–St. Louis SinC’s first ever hybrid meeting!
We invite the public and to plan to celebrate with refreshments and summer sunshine that lasts until nine o’clock.
Thursday, June 27th 6:30-8:00 PM How to Plot and Outline Your Mystery
Join us for an interactive presentation on how to break writing a mystery into manageable steps. Keep your novel organized and approachable—without losing its mystery.
Join Greater St. Louis Sisters in Crime for a potluck picnic in the park Kirkwood Park at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday April 24, 2024. John, Gary, and Fedora invite you to bring the whole family for good talk, good times, and great food.
Let me know ASAP how many people and what you plan to bring, Please RSVP by April 20 to Fedora@Fedoraamis.com. Check our website (https://sistersincrimestl.org/) for food updates.
Sign up for an open category below so we’ll have a grand assortment of goodies.
Directions: (If you need more complete directions, just ask.) The park is at 111 S. Geyer Road if you want to put that into your GPS.
Heading west on Adams at Geyer, turn left into Kirkwood Park at the second entrance off Adams. Make an immediate right. When you go up a slight hill, you’ll find us at the Campbell shelter on the left.
If you get lost, just follow the billowing smoke from Frain burning the burgers.
Thursday, February 22, 7:00 PMCentral Time on zoom
Building a Sustainable Writing Practice
Come prepared to share how you fit writing into your daily life. We’ll discuss what works for each of us, try out various techniques, and use a writing prompt to get a few evening words in.
Sarahlynn Lester, President of Greater St. Louis Sisters in crime earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the Stonecoast program at the University of Southern Maine. She holds down four different writing/reading jobs. https://sarahlynnlester.com/
Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time on zoomWhat works for you? Traditional to Independent publication and everything in-between. Panel moderated by Sarahlynn Lester and featuring Fedora Amis, Kyle McCord of Atmosphere Press, and Warren Martin.Sarahlynn Lester, President of Greater St. Louis Sisters in crime earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the Stonecoast program at the University of Southern Maine. She holds down four different writing/reading jobs.https://sarahlynnlester.com/
Vice President Fedora AMIS won the Mayhaven Fiction Prize for her Victorian whodunit, Jack the Ripper in St. Louis. She has three traditionally published Jemmy McBustle historical mysteries: Mayhem at Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, Have Your Ticket Punched by Frank James, and See President McKinley or Die Trying.https://www.fedoraamis.com/
Drake University English professor, Dr. Kyle McCord is author of 7 books including Magpies in the Valley of Oleanders, a finalist in the National Poetry Series. He is Director of Acquisitions at Atmosphere Press.https://kylemccord.com
Warren Martin is a multi-genre writer, with a focus on military, crime drama, and chilldren’s books. He’s a former president of the St. Louis Publishers Association.http://warrenmartinbooks.blogspot.com/
Monthly Meeting of Greater St Louis Sisters in CrimeThursday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time on zoom
Food for our Holiday Party 2023 Members, as soon as possible, please email Fedora@fedoraAmis.com with the news. Are you coming on December 14? Will you bring a guest? What food are you bringing to our feast Chicken Picatta – Fedora Salad – Nancy Vegetable – Sarahlynn Bread – Marjory Drennan Wine -Thomas Drennan Dessert – John Frain Appetizers – Laine (2)
Jolly Holiday Potluck at the Home of Vice-President Fedora Amis.
Members are welcome to bring a guest, their latest WIP news, a food contribution, and a prettily-wrapped-gently-read book (May be autographed to your or ?) for our I-Love-a-Mystery book swap.
HOLIDAY PARTY
Thursday, December 14 from 5:30 p.m. In-Person Members Only
