Saturday, May 19th, 2012 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Tokyo Buffet, 7217 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CA. DETAILS

Speaker: Patricia Fry

Topic: Writing Articles for Book Promotion and Profit

May’s luncheon speaker is Patricia Fry. She will share her secrets for article writing success whether you want to establish a career as a freelance article writer or promote your book(s) through articles. She has been doing both for decades, so come out and hear her tips, techniques and insider secrets.

Patricia will answer the following questions:

• How do you find the right publications for your material?
• What is the best way to approach editors?
• How do you locate and use submission guidelines?
• How do you develop article ideas?
• What’s the secret to promoting a book through articles?
• Can you make money as a freelance article writer?
• How do you get started?
• What are some tips for writing a good query letter?

Patricia Fry has been writing for publication for nearly forty years. Her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest, Publishing Basics, IBPA Independent, Your Health, Entrepreneur, Complete Woman, Woman’s World, Country Woman, Los Angeles Times, The Toastmaster Magazine, The World and I, Christian Parenting Today, The Artist’s Magazine, Catholic Digest and many more. Patricia is the author of 35 books, most of them related to writing, publishing and book promotion. She is also the Executive Director of SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network). Check out her online courses at: Matilijapress.com and www.Patriciafry.com or visit her publishing blog.Patricia Fry has been working with freelance writers and authors for more than two decades. She is a literary and manuscript consultant, an editor and a teacher.

Monthly luncheon is open to the public. Cost is $12 for members, $14 for nonmembers, includes buffet lunch and beverage.