What we’re about
THE IDEA
It’s simple! We are a bunch of writers and artists who meet and work on our own projects. Each person works on their own work and sets their own targets. What you create is entirely up to you, but here is the difference: you are not alone. Others are around you, typing, scribbling or looking out into the distance. Their company will help you stay focused, stop you from drifting, and keep on creating!
THE RULES
• The primary rule is to not distract others from working on their work.
• People work on their own stuff and measure their own success - it’s not about critiquing or workshopping, although we’ll often chat before and afterward about how we’re going.
• The most important thing of all: have fun! :)
WHAT YOU NEED
• Write Together: pen and paper, computer, or whatever you like using to write. It can be good to have something to work on, such as a novel, short story, screenplay, poem etc, but it’s not required - why not see where it takes you?
• Art Together: pens, pencils, paints, paper, graphics tablets - whatever you use to get arty! You can sketch people around you or work on existing projects!
Upcoming events (4+)
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Welcome to Self-Publishing Monthly Discussions - March: Pen Names & Brand Alignment.
Aim: To provide a space to discuss different aspects of the Self-Publishing Process. *Here, we focus on aspects of craft, community and the Business of self-publishing.
Every stage of self-publishing is welcome.
This is a collaborative discussion group where everyone is welcome to share their experience, and to ask questions with *the aim to collaborate and implement knowledge in their self-publishing process.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89129816838?pwd=JBnvjzVDTNDGI7guqg9Lbi08abnvgS.1
Meeting ID: 891 2981 6838
Passcode: 062745
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11:00 - 11:10: Quick Introductions & chatting about current projects.
11:10 - 12:10: Monthly Discussion Topic
12:10 - 12:30: Goal Setting for the month ahead - Next session plans---
WHO AM I?
I'm Drew Constance ( Self-Publishing in 2024) writing under two pen names in the Romantic Suspense & Urban Fantasy genre. I created this discussion group to meet other Self-Published Authors writing, producing, marketing and connecting to their community of readers. I believe we can learn something from everyone at all entry points and pathways in their self-publishing journey.
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Questions for discussion (Ideas)
Folks just starting their publication career.
- Why are pen names important to your Author branding and marketing?
- Why picking a pen name that works for your specific genre is key in marketing?
- How do you know when to pivot with a pen name or branch off into a new one?
- What is involved in creating a new pen name & author brand?
Those already started on their Self-Publishing Pathway
- Why & how did you choose your current pen name?
- How has your pen name helped your Author branding?
- Do you plan to keep this current pen name throughout your career, or do you plan to pivot or add additional pen names to serve different readers/genres.
I will provide additional resources each meeting.
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Join the Slack Group here: Join Self Publishing Monthly Meet up (Between Sessions) on Slack | Slack
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Future Sessions:If you’d like to discuss a specific topic, please vote using the Google Form below.
Don’t see a topic on the list, and would like to bring it to the group? Feel Free to message me directly with suggestions for future