Promo Day 2018: An Event Not To Be Missed

Mark your calendar!

Promo Day 2018 will take place on Saturday 5th May.

What is Promo Day?

Welcome back to Promo Day for another great year! We're in our 11th year and we're making things better all the time. This year's event will provide you with all of the great speakers and content you've come to expect from Promo Day. There'll be plenty of time to spend with the Promo Day community too through social media parties and other events. 

A conference for creatives of every kind, Promo Day will inspire and empower you to reach your book marketing goals. Not only will there be a range of high quality webinars and workshops being run, there will be giveaways and prizes provided by our gracious sponsors!

This website, and the forums where the event takes place, are both mobile friendly so you can pick which device is most comfortable for you. Use your computer, tablet, or phone to join in the event from your home, office, or anywhere with an internet connection. 

Who should take part?

Writers, Authors, PR companies, Publishers, Editors, Book Cover Designers, Illustrators, Book Reviewers, Book Bloggers, and anyone else interested in books and marketing.

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Webinar: The Basics of Self-Editing by Anne Nerison

Webinar: The Basics of Self-Editing

Presenter: Anne Nerison

About the webinar:

In this webinar, I'll be discussing some tips writers can use for self-editing. Not only does editing let you dig deeper into your story and make it stronger, but it can save you money when it comes time to hire an editor. We'll talk about some of the basics, like punctuation, spelling, and dialogue, as well as some bigger issues, such as backstory and plot holes (and much more). We'll also tie this in to what readers expect from books, and what editors expect when they're handed a manuscript. After this webinar, you'll come away with ideas on how to make your manuscript stand out from the rest.

About Anne Nerison:

Anne Nerison is the founder of and editor at Inkstand Editorial, LLC, which provides editing services to emerging and published writers of fiction and nonfiction. In her spare time, she can be found reading, playing with her two cats, or enjoying the Minnesota outdoors with her partner. You can find more about her services on her website and follow her blog for book reviews and tips for authors.

Connect with Anne:

Website: www.inkstandeditorial.com

Facebook @Inkstand Editorial, 

Twitter @InkstandEdits, 

Instagram @catsofinkstand

Register now for Promo Day 2017 for access to the forums where you'll find all the webinars, pitch sessions, giveaways, and loads of opportunities to promote and network on Saturday 6th May 2017 

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Date Announced for #PromoDay2017 Event

Mark Your Calendars!

Promo Day 2017 will take place on Saturday 6th May 2017. As always, it will be a whole day packed full of opportunities to promote, network, and learn.

The official hashtag for the event is #PromoDay2017. 

Got a suggestion for a webinar topic you'd like to see at the 2017 event? 

Got a suggestion for a new feature you'd like to see included in the event?

Was there something you particularly liked/didn't like about past events?

Leave a comment below and give your feedback so we can make 2017 the best event yet!

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Are you ready for #PromoDay2016? Only One Day To Go!

Promo Day 2016 is just one day away! Tomorrow you'll be able to throw yourself into this information packed day of fun. 

As tomorrow is going to be action packed, here's a quick overview of what will be happening:

Free Webinars

11 free webinars will be available all day long. Learn about a variety of topics related to author branding, book marketing, and editing. The presenters will be dropping by the forums throughout the day to answer your questions.

Pitch Sessions

9 Publishers will be taking pitches during the Promo Day 2016 event and will reply to all pitches received by the end of the day. No waiting ages to find out if they're interested or not. Numerous genres accepted. 

Live Panel Discussions

There will be several LIVE video panel discussions during the event where industry experts will share tips, strategies, and tricks of the trade on a variety of topics. 

Live Social Media Events

There will be several live events on different social media platforms during the day so that attendees can put into practice things they learn in the webinars and panel discussions. The perfect opportunities to network with others from the industry and discuss topics related to book marketing, and author branding. 

There will also be shout of sessions where you can promote your books.

Don't forget to network

One of the great things about the Promo Day event is how easy it makes it for you to network with others in the industry... and not just other authors, and publishers. Promo Day is also attended by book bloggers, cover designers, editors, book reviewers, PR companies, avid readers, and more...

There will be plenty of opportunities to connect in the forums, but you can also network via your preferred social media channel. The official hashtag for the event is #PromoDay2016. Use it on your tweets and posts to connect further during the event.

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How the #PromoDay2016 Webinars Work

Saturday is fast approaching and I'm sure you can't wait to dive into all the free webinars. In today's post we'll take a quick look at how the webinars work.

• The first thing to do is register for the event. Do this by clicking Register Now. It's completely free, and quick and easy to do.
• Log in to the forums using your username and password. 
• Now scroll down to the Learn section and click on the webinar thread. Here you'll find a list of all the free webinars available during the event.
• All the webinars will be available all day long so you can hop in and out throughout the day.
• Should you have a question for the presenter, want to give feedback, or just let them know how much you appreciate the webinar you can click on the reply button on the bottom right of their post.

Also, don't forget to let others know about the awesome webinars you're watching by using the hashtag #PromoDay2016 and sending them to www.PromoDay.net so they can register and join in the fun too. 

See you on Saturday!

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Wizards Keep Publishing will be taking pitches during ‪#‎PromoDay2016‬

Wizards Keep Publishing will be taking pitches during ‪#‎PromoDay2016‬ on Saturday 14th May. 

Wizards Keep Publishing is a speculative fiction imprint acquired by Allegiant Publishing Group in December of 2015. Currently interested in fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal novels, Wizards Keep was relaunched on April 1 of this year and is looking to grow into a major speculative fiction brand.

http://www.allegiantpublishing.com/#!wkp-landing-page/vqqmo

twitter.com/WKPublishing

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Snow Leopard Publishing will be taking pitches during ‪#‎PromoDay2016‬

Snow Leopard Publishing will be taking pitches during ‪#‎PromoDay2016‬ on Saturday 14th May. 

Snow Leopard Publishing is the flagship imprint of Allegiant Publishing Group and is interested in all genres excepting erotica for traditional publication. Please note that Snow Leopard’s unique Pick Your Own Contract will allow you to get the publishing deal you need without a literary agent if you are accepted.

snowleopardpublishing.com

twitter.com/snowleopardpub

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Krysten Lindsay Hager To Present Webinar at #PromoDay2016

I'm pleased to announce that Krysten Lindsay Hager will be part of the presenter line up for this years Promo Day event on 14th May. Krysten will be presenting a webinar about Marketing a Book Series.

Bio: 

Krysten Lindsay Hager is the author of the Landry’s True Colors Series, a clean reads young adult series and the new Star Series. Krysten writes about friendship, self-esteem, fitting in, frenemies, the celebrity world, values, and self-image in True Colors and Best Friends…Forever? as well as in, Next Door to a Star. Best Friends…Forever? was ranked at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Teen & Young Adult Values & Virtues Fiction and True Colors was an international bestseller. Her work has been featured in USA Today, The Flint Journal, and on the talk show Living Dayton. Krysten has worked as a journalist and writes young adult and adult fiction. She is originally from Grand Blanc, Michigan and has lived in Portugal, South Dakota, and currently resides in southwestern Ohio. She received her master’s degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Webinar: 

Marketing a Teen Series: Discussing the ways to best market a series for younger teens, older teens, and how to incorporate social media in reaching today's youth.

Follow Krysten at:

Website: http://www.krystenlindsay.com/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/krystenlindsay

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Krysten-Lindsay-Hager/e/B00L2JC9P2/

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/krystenlindsay/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrystenLindsayHagerAuthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrystenLindsay

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8298036.Krysten_Lindsay_Hager

Click "Register Now" for access to all the webinars, pitch sessions, live panel discussions and social media chats, promoting and networking opportunities, and more.

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Publishers Taking Pitches at #‎PromoDay2016

So far the following publishers have confirmed they will be taking pitches during ‪#‎PromoDay2016‬ on Saturday 14th May: 

• Cedar Loft Publishing
• Muse It Up Publishing
• Eyewear Publishing
• ASJ Publishing
• Unsolicited Press

More to be confirmed soon.

To take part in the pitch sessions you must be registered. Click "Register Now" in the navigation bar at the top of the screen. It's completely free! Once registered, you'll also have access to all the webinars, and all the other networking and marketing opportunities available during the event.

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Stacey Brewer to Present Webinar at #PromoDay2016

I'm very pleased to welcome back Stacey Brewer to this years line up of presenters. Stacey will be presenting From Beta to Book: Make the Editing Process Work FOR You during the Promo Day 2016 event on Saturday 14th May.

Bio:

Stacey Brewer is the managing editor for PDMI Publishing, LLC, and writes fantasy, historical fantasy, and modern fantasy (though she also suffers from the occasional steampunk and sci-fi ambitions). A little time studying journalism was all it took to turn Stacey into a proper grammar fiend, and a love of reading well-written books drives her to continually study the craft of writing and use those studies to help authors refine their work and make it the best it can be.

Social media links:

Website: http://staceyhaggardbrewer.com/

Facebook

Twitter

Outline of the webinar:

You either love the editing process or hate it. Either way, it is an unavoidable and critically important part of the publishing process whether you intend to self-publish or seek an agent. How can you make the most of the editing process? We'll discuss the editing process from choosing your first beta readers to done.

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Jenny Bravo to Present Webinar at #PromoDay2016

I'm very happy to welcome Jenny Bravo from Blots & Plots to this years line up of presenters. Jenny will be presenting a webinar "Building Your Author Brand with Instagram" on Saturday 14th May during the Promo Day 2016 event.

Bio: 

Jenny Bravo is the founder of Blots & Plots, a motivational website for up-and-coming writers. She is the contemporary fiction author of These Are the Moments and used her blog to chronicle her publishing journey, offering personal anecdotes and guidance for writers. She loves confetti and drinks too much coffee.

Social media links: 

Twitter Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Outline of the webinar: 

Want to know the secret to a killer Instagram profile? This webinar is for you! Jenny Bravo will walk you through how to create a stunning and approachable profile that will leave readers wanting more. We'll explore topics such as theme, captions, and challenges. By the end of this, you'll be Instgramming with the pro's!

Register now for access to all the webinars

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#PD15 Webinar: How To Use Public Appearances To Improve The Visibility of Your Author Brand with Clay Gilbert

Presenter:

Clay Gilbert

Presentation title: 

How To Use Public Appearances To Improve The Visibility of Your Author Brand

Presentation outline:

As an author, I find that public events like book signings, readings and convention appearances are not only a lot of fun, but an important way to connect with your current audience and broaden your reach to new readers. Join me as I share my experiences and offer ways you can use public appearances to improve the visibility of your brand, to gain new readers, and have fun doing it!

Presenter Bio:

Clay Gilbert has been hearing voices in his head and trying his best to transcribe them to paper since around the age of four. He published his first short story, "The Computer Conspiracy", in Scholastic magazine at the age of four. Many years later, and after further transmissions from the beyond, he is also the author of Annah: Children of Evohe Book One and Dark Road to Paradise: Tales of the Night - Kind BookOne, both published by PDMI Publishing, LLC. He also serves as PDMI's Chief Editor, and has taught English Composition, Business Writing, and Literature onthe college level.

Connect with Clay:

www.Childrenofevohe.com
Twitter: @ClayGilbert1
Facebook: claygilbertauthor

All webinars are free to all attendees, and are available for the entire day on Saturday 30th May during the Promo Day event. Click "Register Now" above for access to this, and all the other webinars. You'll also have access to the pitch sessions with Publishers, and all the other activities and opportunities that PD15 offers.

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7 Facts About Promo Day

Here's 7 facts about the Promo Day event:

1. Travel is NOT required! This is a fully ONLINE conference.
2. You'll discover proven tips and tactics that work in the webinars.
3. You can pitch publishers during the event and say goodbye to having to deal with agents and long turn around times. They'll get back to you during the event, whether they are interested or not.
4. LOADS of networking and promotional opportunities connecting you with others in the industry and putting you in front of potential readers.
5. The forums are mobile friendly.
6. It's completely FREE to attend the event and everyone is welcome.
7. Promo Day is an international event with people attending from all over the world.

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FAQ's About the Promo Day Event

When and where is the conference?

The Promo Day event takes place right here at www.PromoDay.info in the event forums on Saturday 30th May. You just need to register for access.

Is it really free?

Yes it is. Promo Day is completely free to attend and open to everyone.

How do I register for the event?

Just click on "Register Now" in the navigation bar above and fill out your log in details.

If I've registered for past events, do I need to register again this year?

No. Your log in details have been saved on the system and can be used again. 

What if I've forgotten my password?

As long as you know the email address you used you can still log in without re-registering. Just click "forgot password" and you'll get sent it in an email.

Can I invite others to the event?

I'd love you to invite others to the event. The more the merrier! 

How can I become an event sponsor?

Just hop on over the the sponsorship page and select the type of sponsorship package you'd like. Payment can be made via Paypal. Once payment is made you just need to email me with your materials.

Have other questions? Email me and I'll be happy to answer them for you. 

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A Great Way to Show Off Your NaNoWriMo Novel!

If you're taking part in the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) challenge this month, you're super busy getting your word count up to 50K and one step closer to finishing your novel. After all the hard work you're putting in, I'm sure you'll want to shout from the roof tops when the novel is actually finished. Enter Promo Day...

Promo Day is the perfect place to let people know about your writing success, and promote your newly released/ soon to be released novel. The whole day is packed full of opportunities to promote your books and build your author brand. 

You can also make connections with bloggers, publishers, editors, illustrators, and other members of the industry that can help make your dream of being a success author come true.

Following the success of the last event, Publishers will be back taking pitches during the event on Saturday 30th May 2015. Your NaNoWriMo novel could find a home! 

Register now for the 2015 event by clicking "Register Now" in the navigation bar above.

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Mark Your Calendars for #PD15

Promo Day will be back on Saturday 30th May 2015. As always, the event will take place right here at www.PromoDay.info and will be packed full of fantastic presentations, covering a wide variety a topics, and loads of opportunities to promote, and network.

The event is completely free to attend and open to everyone. The forums, where the main action takes place, are mobile friendly so you can even participate using your mobile phone. That's right, you don't even need to be at a computer! 

Registration is already open for the 2015 event. Just click on "Register Now" in the navigation bar above and sign up. If you registered for past events, there is no need to register again. Just log in using your email from before.

You can also follow Promo Day on social media using the hashtag #PD15.

If you have any suggestions to help make 2015 the best event yet, please leave a comment below. What did you like about the 2014 event? what could be improved? What would help take the event to the next level?

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Interview with #PD14 presenter Daven Anderson

Earlier today I interviewed PD14 presenter Daven Anderson in a live Twitterview. For those of you that missed the the live event, here's the transcript:

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This Years Presenters #PD14

At this years Promo Day event on Saturday 31st May you'll have the opportunity to take part in the follow free presentations: 

Julie Hedlund: How authors can "kick it" with crowdfunding

Rivka Kawano: Google+ for Authors

Evan Jacobs: Readership: What it is and how to build it

Jo Linsdell: How to be Twittertastic

Carolyn Howard Johnson: Query letters and agents

Sandy Lender: Pitch the Story AND Create momentum

Stacey Brewer: Novel Triage

Virginia Jennings: What your author event can learn from the Olympics

Khalid Muhammad: Keeping on Talking in the Free World - The Use of Free Media to Promote

Gina Alzate: Internet Radio

Daven Anderson: Why choose a small press?

Brandy Potter: Video Content

Gregor Collins: Write book. Self-publish book. Promote book. Write screenplay. Make film. All without agent.

Linda Randall: Google SEO tips for Bloggers

Penny Sansevieri: How to sell books by the truckload on Amazon

Register now for access of all of these presentations!

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"Why Choose A Small Press?" with Daven Anderson

Daven Anderson will be presenting "Why Choose A Small Press?" at this years Promo Day event on Saturday 31st May.

What will be covered:

The Author's Three Choices:

Self-Publishing

Major New York Publishers

Small Press Traditional Publishers

How Your Choice Affects Your Creative Path:

The DIY Jungle - What Are The Costs Of Freedom?

The NY Streets - Did You Write The Golden Ticket?

The Small Press Forest - Can Artistic Vision And Commerce Co-Exist?

Judging Books By Their Covers - The Issue Of Quality:

DIY - Are You Really DIY If You Have To Hire A Cover Designer?

NY - Do The Big Five Still Set The Standard For Quality?

Small Press- Can The Small Press Rise To The Quality Challenge?

The Editorial Process:

DIY: Are You Really DIY If You Have To Hire An Editor?

NY: Can Your Creative Vision Survive The Formulas?

Small Press: Can Editing Enhance The Author's Creative Vision?

Marketing And Promotion:

DIY: Are You Prepared To Find Out What "Do It Yourself" REALLY Means?

NY: Are The Big Five What They Used To Be?

Small Press: Can Small Presses' Marketing Compete With New York?

The Three Boxes:

DIY: Thinking Outside The Box

NY: Thinking About The Big Box

Small Press: Building A New Box

The Author's Ideal:

DIY: A Platform Where Any Type Of Book Can Succeed

NY: If You Can Make It Here, You Can Make It Everywhere

Small Press: Where Vetting And Authors' Visions Can Live As One

About Daven:

Daven grew up reading Dr. Seuss, the Encyclopædia Brittanica and dinosaur books, never suspecting that one day all of those books would play crucial parts as inspiration for the Vampire Syndrome saga. The simple yet infallible wisdom of Theodore Geisel serving as the model for protagonist Jack Wendell. Encyclopædia research inspired Daven to craft unparalleled levels of back story detail, reconciling science and folklore in ways no "vampire novel" has ever done before. And if that large meteor had not impacted the Yucatan Peninsula 65 million years ago, reptiles could easily have evolved into a humanoid form that would bear resemblance to the alien Pure Vampires of Daven's saga.  

Daven accepted the challenge to craft a saga featuring a brave, wise, dignified hero with special needs, which would reach an audience that would never dream of reading a novel like “Forrest Gump.” Like "Gump", a story where a hero with special needs proves that quick wit and cunning do not equal wisdom. Unlike "Gump", a story where danger stalks the hero from beginning to end, from Jack's well-meaning but devious human Vampire compatriots, to the carnivorous alien Pure Vampires that strike fear in the hearts of all human Vampires. Jack struggles to survive and find acceptance in a world where the "human" and the "monster" are one and the same.

http://vampiresyndrome.me

http://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavenAnderson

Follow Daven on Twitter @DavenAnderson

http://viewbook.at/B00AMRGKZU

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How Authors Can "Kick it" with Crowdfunding with Julie Hedlund

Julie Hedlund will be presenting at Promo Day on Saturday 31st May. Register now (it's FREE!) to take part in her webinar How Authors Can "Kick it" with Crowdfunding. Top 10 Steps to a Successful Campaign.

Webinar will cover:

• What is crowdfunding?
• Why consider crowdfunding your book?
• What platforms are available?
• Ten steps you MUST take to run a successful campaign

Bio:

Julie Hedlund is a Children’s author. She’s had two books published as interactive storybook apps for the iPad by Little Bahalia Publishing -- A TROOP IS A GROUP OF MONKEYS and A SHIVER OF SHARKS. A print version of TROOP was released in fall 2013. Her next book, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS THE SUN, will release from Little Bahalia in Fall 2014.

Julie is the creator of Julie Hedlund’s Template for Storybook App Proposals and the founder and host of the 12 x 12 picture book writing challenge, with more than 500 members. She is a monthly contributor on Katie Davis’ Brain Burps About Books children’s literature podcast, a PAL member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and a contributing editor on the subject of 21^st Century Publishing for Children’s Book Insider (CBI). She has been a speaker at SCBWI, O’Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing, and other industry events.

Links:

Website: http://www.juliehedlund.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieFHedlund

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulieFHedlund

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JulieHedlund

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/juliehedlund/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top

Kickstarter campaign page for MY LOVE FOR YOU IS THE SUN: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/juliehedlund/my-love-for-you-is-the-sun-a-picture-book

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