October Nonfiction Authors Network Meeting

Where: Doubletree Hotel 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815

Meeting Fee: $10 for PREPAY ON LINE, $15 AT THE DOOR

Description: We meet on the third Wednesday each month to discuss all aspects related to writing, publishing and promoting nonfiction books. We invite established authors, aspiring authors and business professionals interested in writing to join us for this unique and educational networking group.

MEETING AGENDA:

6:30 to 7:00pm: Informal Networking

7:00 to 8:30pm:

*Introductions by attendees (roughly 45 seconds each)

*Guest Speaker: Allen Fahden

Will You Waste Months Writing the Wrong Book?

The average book sells 100 copies. This could get you halfway to becoming a thousandaire. There’s nothing worse that disciplining yourself to write 60,000 words, only to find out later that 55,000 of them are off target.

“Write the Right Book” by Allen Fahden, the Book Righter.

Do your marketing first. Find the unmet need in your potential readership before you start writing. Is your book meeting a need driven by emotion? Research shows that emotions, not logic, drive behavior. Is it different? Most authors realize too late that their book has already been written. Do the title and cover grab you? How to think of killer titles and standout graphics.

Allen Fahden’s first book was covered by ABC News and People Magazine, even though it was self published. How can you stand out in the increasingly crowded book market? Come to October’s Nonfiction Authors’ Meetup to find your answers.

*Goals and Challenges - How can we help you? We will draw names for the opportunity to share your publishing and promotional challenges in the 5-minute spotlight. This is facilitated as a sort of "mastermind" event where you get to ask all attendees for advice regarding an issue you have or a problem you would like to solve. Trust me, you'll love it!

*Drawing for Prizes - Optional: Bring a prize for the drawing (a book, entry to an event, gift certificate, etc. all make great door prizes)

Please be sure to tell a friend who might also enjoy our group!