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The Value of Conferences for the Independent Publisher/AuthorI often hear many writers lament, “I only sold 7 books at a conference,” and they sound very disappointed. But they are missing the hidden value of conferences. It’s not just about the books you sell, but about the connections and relationships you |
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Internet radio shows since then. As a writer/publisher, I think it would behoove any writer, self-published or not, to attend the BEA and other conferences, regardless of how big or small. These are just some of the benefits when you attend these events: Visibility Support Networking Exposure for your books (such as with librarians, book stores, universities, book clubs) Reach large crowds Possible book deal for writers who want them Finding
an agent Increased respect for the industry Increased respect for yourself as a writer/publisher Gain future speaking engagements Gain radio, TV or Internet interviews. Gain paying clients for your business Build your mailing list and opt-in list Understanding of trends in the industry Open doors to new opportunities, such as hosting your own TV or radio show. But the most significant thing I gained from conferences was an insight into the Zeitgeist—the German word for the spirit of an age, a trend of thought and feeling in a period--in the African American Publishing Industry. Just as the Civil Rights movement resulted from a Zeitgeist—Black people as a whole getting tired of being treated like second class citizens—the new Black Renaissance in Literature has arisen from the same backlash. Across the board, writers have gotten tired of being locked out from mainstream publishing. With desktop publishing, affordable graphic designs, the Internet, and print-on-demand, e-books, teleclasses, many writers have become publishers and information entrepreneurs.
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