Author-Publisher Roundtable

Have you ever considered writing and/or publishing a book?

Are you already published and looking for some ideas on how to sell more copies of your book?

If so this gathering is for you. Aspiring and Published authors will meet at the Mosaic Coffeehouse from 11AM to 2PM to network and learn from each others experience.

Individual introductions will start promptly at 11AM. We take a short lunch break at 12:00 with more networking.

After lunch we gather for our guest speaker to share with us the secrets of selling more of our books and services.

Our guest speaker this month is Best Selling Author, Patrick Snow. He will speak about:

• the 4 Most Important Criteria for Creating a Best-Seller
• 21 Mistakes to Avoid When Publishing and Promoting Your Book
• the Revenue Evolution Model
• the 3 Publishing Options all Authors Have
• the 6 Most Booked Speaking Topics and Why You Should Include These Topics in Your Book

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On Friday afternoon Annika Hipple will be hosting a Brainstorming and Support Session for Writers. It should be a good exercise.

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Authors-Publishers Note: If you are interested in exploring and discussing environmental, ecological and sustainable ideas through your favorite green books, Eylon Israely will be hosting an event just for you. Check it out.

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  Paul Anderson

  Business Psychology Consultant

  Redmond, Washington
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  Robbin Block, MBA

  Consultant and Speaker

  Seattle, Washington
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  Robert Lowry

  Business Writer

  Seattle, Washington
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  Russell Cox

  Entrepreneurial Coach

  Kirkland, Washington
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  Sheryn Hara

  Book publisher

  Bothell, Washington
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  Stephen Baker

  Work depends on the time...

  Bothell, Washington
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  Suzanne Griscom

  Editor, Writer, Wordsmith

  Shoreline, Washington

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  Posted by Suzanne Griscom, Shoreline, Washington | Sep 05, 2008

  I can't wait! The last meeting was a terrific eye-opener.

  Cheers!
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  Posted by Jan DArcy, Edmonds, Washington | Sep 05, 2008

  Hi Howard, I have jury duty that week. If the trial ends the day before, I'd like to attend. Stimulating group last time! Jan
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  Posted by Jennifer Manlowe, Bainbridge Island, Washington | Sep 05, 2008

  I wish I could be there with you and the gang, Howard. Instead I'll be speaking on Guerilla Book Marketing: How to Use News Releases, Blogs, Radio/Podcasting, Viral Marketing and Online Media to Reach Your Niche Directly in Maine. I'm marking my calendar for next time. I plan to bring my new book: GETTING INTO PRINT.

  I hope to keep supporting authors and would-be authors in taking their ideas public.

  Best,

  Jennifer http://LDUpublishing.com

  Jennifer Manlowe, Career Counselor & Book Coach
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  Posted by Paul Anderson, Redmond, Washington | Sep 05, 2008

  Howard.

  I'm looking forward to us. I know there is a possibility of my speaking somewhere on this date but the time has not been finalized. If I cannot make it I'll remove my RSVP otherwise I'm looking forward to this.

  Best, Paul Anderson
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  Posted by Jack Fecker, Seattle, Washington | Sep 08, 2008

  Howard,

  I believe this will be my 7th Round Table. Anyone who is thinking of creating a book should by all means attend every meeting. Looking forward to another great meeting.

  Jack
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  Posted by Roger Haller, North Bend, Washington | Sep 08, 2008

  As a new publisher with a couple of quick moving books in the market, I would love to provide a presence in these meetings, but for the next couple of months, the middle of my day is the busiest. I would love to see some of these writing and publishing meetings happen in the evening. I will keep watch for them.
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  Posted by Denise Beck, Seattle, Washington | Sep 15, 2008

  I am really sorry I have to cancel, but I have to fly to Houston this day.
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  Posted by Eylon Israely, Seattle, Washington | Sep 16, 2008

  Sorry, but I have to cancel. I will be traveling that day after all.
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Sep 18, 2008

  Last month's meeting was a blast, so I am shamelessly coming back for more. Anyone going anywhere with the written word reflecting their work, should attend!

  Andrew
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  Posted by David Losh, Seattle, Washington | Sep 18, 2008

  Sorry to be missing this great discussion group. It has been very helpful for me.
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  Posted by Arne Antos, Gig Harbor, Washington | Sep 18, 2008

  Howard,

  Great meeting - thinking of printing an 11" x 17" name tag to one up you.

  Had an epiphany and changed the direction I planned on going regarding first book. Will attend next meeting for sure now that I know I can find the Mosaic Cafe.

  Arne
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  Posted by Jack Fecker, Seattle, Washington | Sep 19, 2008

  Howard,

  Very good meeting however I have some comments. First of all we should end at 2:00 no matter what. If the speaker has more to offer it would be better to leave them wanting more and to come to the next meeting. Make an announcement about cell phones in the beginning. People dropping in without a RSVP should not be able to speak as this is not fair to the ones that follow the rules. This part is getting out of hand. Some just come to promote thier thing and then bug out. Suppoting all the others means to be there for the 3 hous. More to come later. All in all you run a very professonal meeting
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  Posted by Suzanne Griscom, Shoreline, Washington | Sep 19, 2008

  Howard, I agree with Jack. My apologies for arriving late; I had the time wrong and regret missing the intros. It is what makes the roundtable so fantastic.

  It is tempting to stay past 2pm, but that half hour between 2 and 2:30 is important networking time. I make many connections immediately after the roundtable...or I miss them because some people leave immediately and some stay in the den.

  Let's encourage people to take the discussion out into the greater Mosiac space.

  Cheers!