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Judy Baker: Robots and Writers

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Sunday, September 22nd from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at

Cattlemens Restaurant, 12409 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Book your tickets for the event here.

Ever wonder how AI can spark your creativity, streamline your writing process, and help you sell more books? Join us for Robots and Writers: Using AI for Storytelling and Selling and discover why authors are embracing AI to generate fresh ideas, improve their marketing strategies, and connect with readers in ways never before imagined. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to harness the power of AI to take your storytelling and book sales to the next level.

Creator of the Buzzworthy Book Experience and Immediate Past President of Redwood Writers.

If you have used a smartphone, you are familiar with A.I. On Sunday, September 22, you’ll explore with Judy the benefits of integrating A.I. into your writing and marketing. She will demonstrate how A.I. can enhance your creativity, improve engagement, reduce drudgery, and automate your marketing. Whether or not you’ve written a book, you will find this presentation enjoyable and informative. Leave with actionable ideas and tools to revolutionize your writing process and expand your reach. Come prepared to play and learn. It will be an interactive and educational event.

What attendees will learn from this presentation:

Using AI tools to help you create personalized content
Tools to streamline your editorial process
Increase reader engagement
Revolutionize research
Timesaving and project management tools

Since 2011, Judy Baker has helped authors put marketing into everyday conversations, build buzz, increase business, amplify attraction, grow connections, and sell more books. Judy’s poetry and stories grace multiple anthologies, and her current publishing projects are infused with inspiration and practical guidance. She is the creator of the Buzzworthy Book Experience. Immediate Past President of Redwood Writers and now the “Queen Bee” of Book Buzz, Judy’s mesmerizing presentation skills connect with authors at every stage of their journey and offers personalized coaching, workshops, and programs designed to pollinate the path to success.

There is no zoom meeting.

Book your tickets for the event here.

Presentation Extra!

Following Judy Baker’s presentation, member Larry Mandelberg is returning to lead a presentation and discussion that members have raved about in past years: “Visionary Goal-Setting: Charting Your Path to Success”

This enlightening 30-minute process will engage writers in reinvigorating their journey with visionary goal setting. Why not transform daily tasks into purposeful steps toward your dreams! Create a compelling vision that energizes, turning hard work into personal achievement and fulfillment! Learn a process that appeals to those interested in achieving goals and success. Start envisioning your success today! Larry Mandelberg a model of setting goals that lead to outcomes and success. A self-described organizational “savant,” he solves complex business problems for clients in diverse industries. As the fifth generation of his family’s business, he embodies 170 years of successful organizational experience. Start envisioning your success today! As a non-recovering serial entrepreneur, Larry has launched four start-ups, led a merger, and conducted a successful turnaround. Larry is author of Businesses Don’t Fail They Commit Suicide: How to Survive Success and Thrive in Good Times and Bad. He is author of many articles, largely in business media.

Friendly Reminders

What: Quarterly Luncheon Meeting
When: Sunday, September 22, Noon (Social Hour: 11:30)
Where: Catttlemens Restaurant Rancho Codova
What to Bring: Copies of your book or promo materials to put out on the display table.
How to register: Details coming soon! but the usual registration online

Round Table – Member Network Session

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Friday, July 5th from 9 am to 11 am at

CH Cafe & Grill 6215 Sunrise Blvd (just off Greenback)

Since this is a holiday weekend, we decided to have a round table event without a formal speaker. The beauty of this is that we will be able to collaborate together and discuss our achievements and problems.

Zoom will be optional.

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Meeting ID: 854 8155 1153
Passcode: 227171

Dena Kouremetis – Giving Voice to Your Words

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Friday, June 7th from 9 am to 11 am at

CH Cafe & Grill 6215 Sunrise Blvd (just off Greenback)

Learn how to bring your words to life by working with a voice actor and going audio.

What you will learn

Learn about the history (and explosion) of audiobooks
How audiobooks reach new audiences, including kids, teens, and those with disabilities
How a voice actor brings new life to your words
How adding audio to your existing book formats increases your royalties.
Why hire a pro instead of narrating it yourself.

Veteran professional blogger and copywriter Dena Kouremetis is also a voice actor who delights in painting virtual movies in listeners’ heads with her audiobook narrations, many of which include a variety of foreign accents. She loves bringing words to life and leaving a lasting impression on the listener/reader.

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Meeting ID: 854 8155 1153
Passcode: 227171

Lisa Montanaro – Ready, Set, Launch! Developing a Successful Book Launch Plan

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Friday, May 3rd from 9 am to 11 am at

CH Cafe & Grill 6215 Sunrise Blvd (just off Greenback)

Are you ready to get out there as an author and launch your book? Discover tips and strategies for a targeted, successful, and sustainable book launch!

The months (or years!) after landing a book deal are an exhilarating, yet stressful, time. Whether you’re traditionally or indie-published, launching and marketing your book is time consuming, but a necessary part of the author journey. Smart authors recognize that a book launch is a marathon, not a sprint, and spread activities over three phases: pre-launch, launch, and post-launch. Launch activities and possibilities are abundant, both online and offline, including book clubs, bookstores, libraries, podcasts, webinars, radio and TV, social

Lisa Montanaro is the author of the book The Ultimate Life Organizer, and the chapter, “The Brand Called You! Personal & Professional Branding for Authors,” featured in Launch Pad: The Countdown to Marketing Your Book. Her debut novel will be published by Red Adept Publishing in fall 2024. Lisa serves as Webinar Host for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association.

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Meeting ID: 854 8155 1153
Passcode: 227171

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO SELL YOUR BOOKS

The CWC Board is working hard to find new opportunities for you to sell your books. Read on for more information.

Sacramento Book Fair, Sunday June 2, 2024, McKinley Park

AND

Roseville Tuesday Night Market, consecutive Tuesday nights from June 4 to July 30, 2024

SACRAMENTO BOOK FESTIVAL

Sacramento has not experienced a book festival in many years. We are excited to restart such an important event in Sacramento. We intend to develop this into an annual Sacramento Capital Experience.

In association with McKinley Farmers Market in Sacramento, we have arranged for 10 booths for authors to promote and sell their books. Booking details are available on our website.

www.cwcsacramentowriters.org/sacramento-book-festival/

You will find details on what you need and how to organize your booth. Save or print this PDF for future reference.

Sharing a booth with another author is not essential, but it does help spread the cost and encourages collaboration. Customers are always excited to be greeted with authors.

Join us at the Book Festival, let’s rekindle a new tradition in Sacramento.

ROSEVILLE DOWNTOWN TUESDAY NIGHT MARKET

CWC has reserved one 10’x10’ space at the Roseville Downtown Tuesday Night Market, on nine consecutive Tuesday nights (from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.) from June 4 to July 30, 2024. The market is held on Vernon Street, adjacent to the Vernon Street Town Square, in Roseville. The Tuesday night markets have been hugely successful in the past, typically bringing in thousands of people every Tuesday night during the summer.

Click here to book your Tuesday at Roseville!

CWC Sacramento Branch members have priority to participate. The application is on the CWC website. The cost is $60 per night. We recommend you share a booth with an author friend or colleague; if you share a booth, the cost is only $30 per author. To ensure your space, please complete an application and mail a check as soon as possible. CWC Sacramento Branch members’ priority lasts until May 15, 2024.

Authors should have a California seller’s permit and are responsible for bringing their own table and chair. As it can be hot in the summer months, we also strongly recommend that you bring a 10’x10’ pop-up tent.