LOS ANGELES (July 28, 2014) _ The 2015 Los Angeles Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual celebration of books deserving more attention from the world publishing community. The Los Angeles Book Festival will consider entries in general non-fiction, fiction, biography/autobiography, children’s books, young adult, how-to, cookbooks, science fiction, business, wild card (anything goes!), compilations/anthologies, sequels (for books that are part of a series), photography/art, poetry, romance, and regional literature published on or after January 1, 2011. Entries can be in English, French, Spanish, German or Portuguese and can be from major publishers, self-published or issued by an independent publishing house. Our grand prize for the Los Angeles Book Festival is $1500 cash and a flight to Los Angeles for our gala awards ceremony in March, 2015, exact date TBD. Submitted works will be judged by a panel of publishing industry experts using the following criteria: 1) General excellence and the author's passion for telling a good story. 2) The potential of the work to gain a wider audience in the worldwide market. TO ENTER: Entry forms are available online at LosAngelesBookFestival.com or may be faxed/e-mailed to you. Deadline for regular registration entry is February 14, 2015. # # # LosAngelesBookFest@sbcglobal.net
Monday, July 28, 2014
Los Angeles Book Festival
LOS ANGELES (July 28, 2014) _ The 2015 Los Angeles Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual celebration of books deserving more attention from the world publishing community. The Los Angeles Book Festival will consider entries in general non-fiction, fiction, biography/autobiography, children’s books, young adult, how-to, cookbooks, science fiction, business, wild card (anything goes!), compilations/anthologies, sequels (for books that are part of a series), photography/art, poetry, romance, and regional literature published on or after January 1, 2011. Entries can be in English, French, Spanish, German or Portuguese and can be from major publishers, self-published or issued by an independent publishing house. Our grand prize for the Los Angeles Book Festival is $1500 cash and a flight to Los Angeles for our gala awards ceremony in March, 2015, exact date TBD. Submitted works will be judged by a panel of publishing industry experts using the following criteria: 1) General excellence and the author's passion for telling a good story. 2) The potential of the work to gain a wider audience in the worldwide market. TO ENTER: Entry forms are available online at LosAngelesBookFestival.com or may be faxed/e-mailed to you. Deadline for regular registration entry is February 14, 2015. # # # LosAngelesBookFest@sbcglobal.net
Fort Meyers Book Fair
From: Judy
Loose
Date: 7/28/2014 11:58:09
AM
Sign up for a table (before August 4) at Fall For the Arts at Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, FL,
October 18, 2014, 10AM - 3PM.
Contact Alice Oldford, aoldford@yahoo.com, for a
table. Alice must have your commitment by Aug. 4,
2014. We must reserve well in advance to be included in their promotional
material.
6' table + tent and 2 chairs.
Emphasis is on children's authors.
Book Review Opportunity thanks to Paul Holmes
I had the pleasure of meeting Kathy Grey, editor of the Florida Weekly
newspaper.
I discovered that the Florida Weekly has a column for book reviews,
written by Phil Jason, known as Florida Writers Column.
In this column they review books by local authors. I did not know this, so
that is why I am sharing this information with you all.
If you would like to get a book reviewed, send a copy to Phil Jason, at
1205,Elizabeth Street, Punta Gorda, FL.33950.
Please note books will not be returned, and there is no guarantee, you book
will be reviewed.
Hope this helps. At least we will all start reading the Florida Weekly, to
see if we get lucky.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
2014 FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS COMPETITION
2014 FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS
COMPETITION OPENS WITH CALL FOR ENTRIESDeadline for Submissions is Dec. 1,
2014
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ¾ The Florida Book Awards has kicked off its ninth annual
competition with a call for entries in nine categories.
Established in 2006 and now the
most comprehensive state book awards program in the nation, the contest
recognizes and celebrates the year’s best books penned by full-time residents of
the Sunshine State (with the exception of submissions to the Florida Nonfiction
and Visual Arts categories, whose authors may live
elsewhere.)
The Florida Book Awards
competition is coordinated through the Florida State University
Libraries, with the support of
partner organizations from across the state.
All entries must be received no
later than 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 (this is not a postmark deadline).
The contest categories include
General Fiction, Young Adult Literature, Children’s Literature, Florida
Nonfiction, Poetry, Popular Fiction, Visual Arts, Spanish Language Book and the
recently added category for General Nonfiction. Entries, which can be submitted
by anyone (e.g. publisher, author or literary agent), must have both a copyright
date between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2014, and an International Standard Book
Number (ISBN).
Last year the Spanish language
category was expanded to consider bilingual books. Bilingual submissions may
include books that are published simultaneously in Spanish and English. Both the
Spanish and English must be original works. Translations are not
acceptable.
Applicants are encouraged to
submit their books into competition any time after the competition is launched,
and as soon as possible after books are officially published.
Three-person juries ––
including members of co-sponsoring organizations, subject experts from the
faculties of Florida colleges and universities, and previous Florida Book Award
winners –– will choose up to three finalists in each of nine categories. In each
category, the jury may award one Gold, Silver and Bronze
medal.
"Florida's unique history
coupled with fascinating natural and cultural landscapes provides a variety of
rich resources for both resident and nonresident writers. The Florida Book
Awards honors the best Florida literature and books about Florida," said Florida
State University Libraries Dean Julia Zimmerman.
Co-sponsors of the competition
include humanities organizations from across the state such as the Florida
Center for the Book; the State Library and Archives of Florida; the Florida
Historical Society; the Florida Humanities Council; the Florida Literary Arts
Coalition; the Florida Library Association; the Florida Association for Media in
Education; the Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College; the
Florida Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America; Friends of FSU Libraries; the
Florida Writers Association; the Florida Literacy Coalition; and “Just Read,
Florida!”
The 2014 winners will be
announced in early February 2015. All award winners will be recognized at a
banquet and Gold Medal Award winners will be acknowledged in March 2015 at the
Historic and Cultural Awards Ceremony sponsored by the state of Florida’s
Division of Cultural Affairs.
Winning books and their authors
will be showcased in the summer 2015 issue of FORUM, the statewide magazine of
the Florida Humanities Council, and will be featured at book festivals and
association conferences and on The Florida Channel throughout the year. In addition, copies of all award-winning books will be put on
permanent public display in the Florida Governor’s Mansion library and in
Florida State University’s Strozier Library.
For general information and the
entry form, requirements, and more detailed instructions for the 2014 Florida
Book Awards, visit http://floridabookawards.lib.fsu.edu
CONTACT: Lucia Fishburne, Executive Director, Florida Book
Awards
(850) 644-5211; lfishburne@fsu.edu
or
Gloria Colvin, Chair, Advisory
Board, Florida Book Awards
(850) 645-1680; gcolvin@fsu.edu
Catherine Gardner
Communications Director - Florida Book Awards
floridabookawards.lib.fsu.edu
http://www.facebook.com/FLBookAwards
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Saturday, July 12, 2014
3rd Annual Sarasota Book Fair
Hello to my fellow authors,
The 3rd Annual Sarasota Book Fair is coming
October 25, 2014 from 10am - 3pm
Art Center Sarasota,
707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
941-365-2032
for independent local authors
for application or any questions
contact - Brenda Spalding
$35 for one 6' table or $20 for half table.
Organized with the help of ABCBooks4Children&Adults
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Pat Patterson-New Book Release
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014
From Linda Schell
Tonight I went to a workshop on "Point of View" for fiction writers. The
moderator digressed a little and told us that if a writer self-publishes on
Create Space and sells 8,000 books on Create Space, mainstream publishers will
take notice and the writer can expect a call from the publisher.
The moderator also told us that she is impressed with a Marketing company
that she found through the Florida Writer's Association's quarterly magazine.
She said she's so busy she doesn't have time to take their advice, but she
believes the company is very good. The moderator threw out the figures of
between $500 and $1,000 for marketing is money well spent.
The name of the marketing firm is Writerswin
Marketing, Websites, Training and Tools for Emerging
Authors
Writing is an art, but writing is also a business. Your book and your brand requires professional author marketing services, marketing specific to AUTHORS to build your readership.
We help you by “shrinking the web” – offering a go-to place to discover:
- strategic, custom-crafted author websites
- author website training
- author-specific social media
- professional media training
- video book trailers
- vetted book review directories
- book club sourcing
- access to indie bookstores and indie publishers
- press release distribution to book editors
- regular news and advice on all aspects of author marketing
Winner Circle Login: Look to the lower left of any page!
- Best Book Review Sites, vetted and rated and organized in a huge directory by genre
- An interactive map of live book clubs
- Links to independent and chain book stores from coast to coast
- Upcoming competitions, writers conferences and book festivals
- Links to indie and hybrid publishers
- Online Tools for Authors
- Templates and Tutorials
- Discounts and deals on publishing services and events
- New, exclusive content added each week!
Build recognition for yourself as an author.
We’re here for
you…
- When you need to promote your upcoming book release
- When you’re ready for an author website to engage your audience or establish your platform
- When you want to better wield the power of the site you have, or would enjoy insights that will quickly build your readership and media appeal.
- When you need to grow your readership with influencers including reviewers and book clubs.
- When you’re looking to widen your circle of influence with targeted author social media.
- When you’re ready to blaze a trail with advice from a professional media trainer.
- When it’s time to build a video trailer to announce your new book release.
We’re ready to work with YOU!
Writer's Workshop - FGCU
From: Coventry, Doug
MEMORY MOTIVE AND METHOD: A WORKSHOP ON WRITING
Sharon Whitehill is the instructor.
The link for more information is here, at: https://registerra.fgcu.edu/dev_students.asp?misc=10%3A24%3A14+AM&debug=&txtsubmitted=Yes&headersearch=1&btnsubmit=&txtsearchcourses=hc0726
Thank you so much!
- Douglas dcoventry@fgcu.edu
Douglas Coventry
We thought we might be able to let the members of the
Charlotte Harbor Writers group know about an exciting writing class we have
available.
July 10, 17, 24, 31
1pm-3pm
Cost: $48
Florida Gulf Coast University
Programming Assistant
#941-505-0130
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Copperfish Books - Wine and Words Event
From: Copperfish Books
Date: 7/1/2014 12:56:29
PM
To: Paul Holmes
Subject: Join Us for "A
Summer Evening of Wine & Words" at Copperfish Books on July 15!
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