California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch

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Ebook workshop: Mark Coker, Smashwords founder

“Let’s Publish An Ebook LIVE!, How To Produce, Distribute & Sell Your Work In The Evolving Eworld.”

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This workshop could be the most important step you will ever take toward getting your book published! This day-long seminar is going to be the most popular ever hosted by our CWC, Sacramento Branch. Amazon.com recently reported that digital downloads now outsell paperback and hardback books combined. Unquestionably, eBooks are the future of book publishing and the fastest possible way to get your work out to the reading public. There are still some openings for the workshop by Mark Coker, the leading expert in that field and the founder of the on-line eBook website Smashwords. In a single session you will learn how to produce, distribute and sell your work in the evolving publishing world.

Sacramento-area published and aspiring authors are in for a treat on Saturday, September 29 when Smashwords founder and leading epublishing expert Mark Coker will present an exclusive CWC-sponsored seminar.

WHAT: There’s never been a better time to be an author!  You will learn from the master:

• the five top trends shaping the future of publishing and what these trends mean for authors

• the steps required to publish, price, distribute and sell your ebook

• how to make your book stand out based on a review of the most commercially successful ebooks

• the key decisions to make about length, pricing and marketing that reap the greatest profit

• how to format, prepare, and upload a book to the free Smashwords platform with a LIVE demo

WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2012; 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.)

WHERE: Cattlemens, 12409 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (Hwy 50 at Hazel Ave. exit)

COST: $45 for CWC Members / $55 for Non-Members / Includes morning coffee and bagels, plus lunch.

SPACE IS LIMITED. EARLY REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED!

LUNCH: Lunch included; special menu selections from Cattlemen’s.

Recently profiled in Forbes, Mark will walk attendees through an info-packed agenda on the state of publishing, trends that guide commercial success, an introduction to ebook self-publishing, the secrets to ebook success (based on Mark’s own research which includes 28 best practices of bestselling authors), and a live demonstration. Mark will discuss decisions to be made when publishing, pricing, distributing and selling an ebook so that attendees can become more successful. He will offer insights on how readers discover books, and how to make a book stand out at ebook retailers. Attendees will gain the knowledge to start the eworld journey with eyes wide open and an action plan. Mark will also give an easy-to-follow demo on formatting and uploading a book and will also provide a brief guided tour of the free Smashwords ebook publishing platform. Contact for more information: Margie Yee Webb.

FREE SIGN-UP BONUS: Smashwords thumb drive pre-loaded with all three of Mark’s free ebooks (Smashwords Style Guide, Smashwords Book Marketing Guide, The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success) plus the complete PowerPoint presentation given that day. Hurry to sign up as supplies may be limited!

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Mark Coker ebook workshop Sept. 29




Luncheon Jan. 2012: Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords

Saturday, January 21st, 2011 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Tokyo Buffet, 7217 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CA. DETAILS

Speaker: Mark Coker, founder and CEO of revolutionary e-publishing website Smashwords

Mark Coker founded Smashwords–an ebook publishing and distribution platform for ebook authors, publishers, agents and readers–in 2008 to change the way books are published, marketed and sold.  Today, ebooks are one of the hottest trends in the publishing industry. Coker promises to demystify an unfolding world relevant to writers regardless of genre and form. Bring your notebook and questions!

Mark is co-author along with his wife, Lesleyann, of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the behind-the-scenes world of daytime television soap operas. It was Mark’s experience trying to get Boob Tube published that inspired him to start Smashwords. He believes Smashwords holds the promise to make publishing more enriching for authors, readers, and publishers.

In the three years since its launch, Smashwords has grown to become the leading ebook distributor serving indie authors, small presses, and literary agents. Over 30,000 authors from around the world have published more than 80,000 books at Smashwords.  In June 2010, The Wall Street Journal named Mark one of the “Eight Stars of Self-Publishing.”  Mark is a contributing columnist for the Huffington Post, where he writes about ebooks and the future of publishing.

You can follow Mark on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/markcoker
For more on Smashwords, visit the following links.
http://www.smashwords.com/
http://www.smashwords.com/about
http://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_publish_on_smashwords

“Today, self publishing is the option of first choice for many first-time authors. Previously published authors – the backbone of Big Publishing, are also wading into the indie waters. Most start with their reverted-rights works. Then they catch the indie bug and release unsold works, and then they move on to original first releases. You might think of it as a graduated progression toward enlightenment that starts with baby steps before the big leap. More will take those first steps in 2012, inspired by other successful indies, possibly inspired by you.”

Monthly luncheon is open to the public. Cost is $12 for members, $14 for nonmembers.

Questions? Email Margie Yee Webb or call 916-213-0798.

CWC South Bay workshop on publishing eBooks by Smashwords founder

Our sister branch South Bay Writers is hosting a “can’t miss” workshop

HOW TO GET IN ON THE EBOOK REVOLUTION Produce, Distribute & Sell Your EBook”  with Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords
October 29, 2011
8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m
The Lookout Restaurant, 605 Macara Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Registration at 8:00; workshop begins promptly at 8:30; continental breakfast and lunch included.
Early Bird (until midnight October 14, 2010): CWC members: $45; Non-members: $55
After Oct. 14 and at the door: CWC members: $55; Non-members: $65
Cancellation Policy: $5 fee through midnight 10/14; $15 fee 10/15 through midnight 10/21; no refunds after midnight 10/21. Register and pay by credit card (Paypal) here

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