Seven People Every Writer Should Meet Before They Need Them
2 Webinars Offered (Choose 1), Saturday, July 15, 9am Pacific/Noon Eastern OR Saturday, July 22, 3pm Pacific/6pm Eastern
Price: TRRW Members – $15
RWA Members – $25
Non-RWA Members – $35
Instructor: Merien Grey
Workshop Description:
When a writer is creating those first few books they may feel like they can’t do much more to toward becoming a published author except write and build their numbers on social media. When it comes to the business side of writing there are seven key business connections that can be made before an author “needs” them or is in the midst of trying to market a release and build a brand in earnest. For example, finding an attorney before there is a contract to review or a copyright infringement notice for a random image picked off the internet and used on the authors website can cut down on stress. More importantly, it can mean the difference in an attorney the author trusts and likes and who has the author’s best interests in mind and one that will simply do. There are specific skill sets that can be very valuable to authors if they knows how to seek out professionals that have them. Finding the right business contacts is time consuming but can be done in small increments and with minimal effort if started early in an author’s career and doing so can save time, stress and usually money for the author. This class covers how to find, vet and take on services of a literary attorney, accountant (with literary experience), webmistress/master, business insurance agent, business specific banker, secretary of state representative and a department of revenue officer. It also covers how to select and vet seven service providers. This portion of the class includes tips on how to find branding consultants, web hosts, newsletter services, offsite data storage, formatters, editors and cover artists.
Instructor Bio:
Merien has multiple degrees specializing in Anthropology, Sociology, English, and Communications Technology. She spent a decade traveling the world as a military intelligence analyst and instructor. Before becoming an author and presenter, her occupations ranged from soldier to bartender to a 911 operator for police, fire and medical aid. The last few years she been an active volunteer with several RWA chapters and is currently a member of the RWA national ethics committee. She has her debut releases in Regency Romance and Military Romance scheduled for later this year. Merien lives in the shadow of Mount Rainier with her husband, incorrigibly lazy dog, and a little one who rules the land with an iron hand and kisses, at least until bedtime.