Overview

A Two-Night Mini Online Course

The story is at the heart of all we do, even when we switch from crafting the story to getting the story into reader’s hands. There are boundless opportunities for children’s book writers and illustrators to market their work, and get their books in front of readers and the adults who care for them. Join award-winning writers Valerie Bolling and Janae Marks for this short course of two, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community, but loads of information on marketing and publicity possibilities.

• Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)
• Thursday, November 30, 2023 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)
• Webinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat
• You’ll have access to the recordings through December 31, 2023.

Feedback Expected

• None included in the course. There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.

It’s a Great Fit If…

• You are an author and/or illustrator. This course is open to both authors and illustrators, and will include personal and promotional experiences shared by a picture book author and a novelist.
• You would like to develop or refine your marketing and promotion plans for your children’s books. This short course will offer several possibilities to consider when building a marketing plan for your stories.
• You are a debut author or illustrator. Learn ways to get your new title into the hands of readers, including children, teachers, and librarians.
• You are comfortable with the craft elements of building stories, but need some support when it comes to spreading the word about your work.
• You’re looking for something short, sweet, and smart! This is not a full workshop. Instead it is two, 75-minute sessions meant to engage and build your knowledge of marketing and promotional opportunities directed by book creators.

Tentative Agenda

At registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course.

IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE:

If you are unable to attend either session for any reason, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through December 31, 2023.

Please note that if you register for the course after the start of the first session, you will not receive recordings immediately.  You’ll receive both recordings after the close of the last session, usually within 24 hours.

All Times are Eastern Standard Time.

How It Impacts Kids

Kids need to know about your books to fall in love with your stories. This opportunity can help you begin to develop marketing and promotional plans to get your stories into the hands of kids.

Testimonials from Our Community

“Loved that Valerie was able to create an interactive space during a webinar. Loved that she provided time for us to try out what we were being taught.”

“I loved listening to Janae Marks’ tips!”

“I enjoyed the information presented, but also the way in which information was presented felt very personal.”

Related Resources

• 3 Ways Children’s Authors and Illustrators Can Use Podcasts for Storytelling and Marketing
• 5 Reasons Why Illustrators Should Swarm to Social Media
• Podcast: Jess Rinker and Debbie Gonzales on Marketing Platforms
• Let’s Get Engaged: 5 Social Media Rules of Engagement