How to Sell Yourself
With Founder & Editor-in-Chief VS Grenier
Registration Fee
$175.00 for the seven-week course
Max Number of Attendees: 12
Starting March 2010
Instructor
VS Grenier, Founder of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC.
Course Description
It‘s more than writing a good story or article when it comes to being noticed by publishers and editors. Think about it, how many bad books are out there making money? How many awful articles have you read in recent publications? Do you wonder how these writers are getting published and you’re not? Do you think it has to do with the catch 22 system? In some ways it does, but knowing how to sell yourself is key. You’re not just a writer, you’re a Salesman! And the product you’re selling is Yourself!
Weekly Topics
As writers we are a product, not just our books. Many writers aren't successful because they don't know how to sell themselves; let alone their writing. In this workshop we’ll cover:
Week 1: Query and Cover letters
Week 2: Writing a Synopsis
Week 3: Websites & Blogs
Week 4: Newsletters
Week 5 thru 7: Marketing Strategies
FREE Media Releases
Cross Promotion
Book Signings
School Visits
Word of Mouth
Requirements
No text needed; the instructor will provide necessary materials.
The assignments given for each lesson are for registrant use only; registrants will need to submit the assignments to the instructor. Each week there will be two assignments.
Registrants are encouraged to discuss the assignments with others on the workshop site.
There maybe an on-line chat scheduled as well during the workshop course.
Resources
Institute of Children’s Literature Writing Workshop: Writing for Children and Teenagers
Book Proposals That Sell Workshop by Terry Whalin
2006 Muse Conference Workshop: Pitch Perfect by Janet Wellington
The Frugal Book Promoter: How to do What Your Publisher Won’t by Carolyn Howard-Johnson
The instructor also used her experiences as a writer, editor, member of the SCBWI community, workshop presenter, critique group member, and other positions over the last 6+ years.
About the Instructor
VS Grenier’s background in merchandise marketing has played a key role in how she sells herself as a writer and editor. Her ezine, Stories for Children Magazine, wouldn't be making the headway it has over the past few years if it wasn't for the tips she’s learned in marketing product.
VS Grenier is the Founder & Owner of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC. She’s also a children’s author and freelance editor for Halo Publishing; in addition, to running her own editorial and critique service. VS Grenier was voted one of the Top Ten Editors of 2007 and 2008 in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll, won 2nd place for her article, “Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus” in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2007, and won 7th place for her article, “Dinosaur Tracks in My Backyard” in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2008. VS Grenier learned how to hone her writing skills at the Institute of Children’s Literature, and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writer’s and Illustrators (SCBWI), the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and Musing Our Children.
Her works include: Babysitting SugarPaw, the Best of Stories for Children Magazine Volume 1 anthology and over 30 short stories, articles, and crafts for children along with newsletter articles for writers.
Preregistration coming soon!