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Book events coming up and a pre-order bonus!

The Friendly Neighbors • 235 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23

📚 Literature Book events

Dr. Emily Smith has upcoming book events both on Zoom and in-person.
A pre-order bonus is available for her book 'The Science of the Good Samaritan' until October 23, 2023.
The pre-order bonus includes an unreleased PDF chapter and can be claimed on the book's website.

Diary Entry #5: Correlated Numbers

Shades of Greaves • 137 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23

📚 Literature Writing Self-Publishing Book events Book Sales Book promotion

Correlation does not equal causation, a lesson learned through analyzing book sales data.
Promotional efforts like interviews, podcasts, and social media posts contribute to book sales, showcasing the importance of multiple strategies.
Self-publishing involves hard work and dedication to drive sales; creative approaches are needed to boost book sales further.

Diary Entry #4: Gathering in Numbers

Shades of Greaves • 117 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23

🎭️ Culture Writing Community Book events Satire Self-Publishing

Book events are a great way to build community and connect with readers.
Success as a writer isn't just about the money, it's about creating connections with others.
In-person events, like book signings, are valuable for authors to see the impact of their work on readers.

Winter Institute

Notes from a Small Press • 19 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24

📚 Literature Book events

Winter Institute is an important inside-publishing event for independent booksellers organized by the American Booksellers Association.
Last year, 900 independent booksellers attended the Winter Institute event.
Publishers help fund Winter Institute, making it a valuable platform for independent booksellers.

Just a few reminders...

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 20

📚 Literature Writing Publishing Book events Author insights

There's a Zoom workshop called 'How to Pitch as a Minority' happening tonight. It's a good chance for people from marginalized groups to learn about pitching ideas.
Next week, there will be a discussion on finding the right literary agent. It's important for writers to choose an agent that fits their needs.
Support Black authors by buying their books. It's a great way to show appreciation for diverse voices in literature.

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