California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch

Dedicated to Educating Writers of all Levels

First Friday — Andrew Benzie — Book Designer

Cover Design and Other Secrets of a Great Self-Published Book

 

Friday, May 5, 2017,  9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.

with

Andrew Benzie

Publisher, Designer, Marketer, Andrew Benzie Books

A popular go-to publisher for writers with questions on publishing their own books, Bay Area native Andrew Benzie is returning is Sacramento to answer more questions about publishing!

A presenter full of ideas and solutions, Andrew promises to tell us the important elements of a good published book. His resume includes more than 25 years of experience in the design industry. He has worked for both corporate art departments and for himself as a freelance designer for Andrew Benzie Creative Design (ABCD). In 2010 he established his own publishing company, Andrew Benzie Books to help authors design, publish, and market their books in both softcover and eBook formats.

 

The California Writers Club–Sacramento Branch Networking Meeting is held the first Friday of every month at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP), 2216 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova (just north of Highway 50) starting at 9 AM. Meetings are free. Attendees pay for their own breakfast. Get map.

Questions? Ask via our Contact page.

First Friday — Dr. Marlena Uhrik, Author

10 Decisions You’ll Have to Make When Publishing and Marketing Your Work

 

Friday, April 7, 2017,  9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.

 

Dr. Marlena Uhrik’s most unique book, In Grandpa’s Hands, was written, sketched, and designed to honor her father for the important role he played in her family. This exquisite and unusual book won the Mom’s Choice Award. Marlena has also published Guidebook for Family Day Care Providers (McGraw Hill), used as a textbook in community colleges. Another book, My Family Matters to Me became an Amazon Best Seller.Marlena Uhrik

Based on Marlena’s experience publishing and marketing her books, she will share decisions she now knows are important to think about when publishing and marketing a book. A prominent children’s advocate, Marlena has received national and international recognition for the work she has done improving the lives of children and families. She is a recipient of the United States Presidential Award for Service.

The California Writers Club–Sacramento Branch Networking Meeting is held the first Friday of every month at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP), 2216 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova (just north of Highway 50) starting at 9 AM. Meetings are free. Attendees pay for their own breakfast. Get map.

Questions? Ask via our Contact page.