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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing and Launching Your Book Sara & Greg T urnquist

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#CCW2017 Hannah R. Conway

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#CCW2017 Hannah R. Conway • Elizabethtown, KY

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#CCW2017 Hannah R. Conway • Elizabethtown, KY • Military Wife

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#CCW2017 Hannah R. Conway • Elizabethtown, KY • Military Wife • Author & Speaker

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#CCW2017 Hannah R. Conway • Elizabethtown, KY • Military Wife • Author & Speaker • Agented by Jessie Kirkland

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#CCW2017 Hannah R. Conway • Elizabethtown, KY • Military Wife • Author & Speaker • Agented by Jessie Kirkland

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#CCW2017 Hannah R. Conway • Elizabethtown, KY • Military Wife • Author & Speaker • Agented by Jessie Kirkland

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist • Clarksville native

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist • Clarksville native • Supermom of 3 crazy, but lovable clones

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist • Clarksville native • Supermom of 3 crazy, but lovable clones • Author Extraordinaire

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist • Clarksville native • Supermom of 3 crazy, but lovable clones • Author Extraordinaire

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist • Clarksville native • Supermom of 3 crazy, but lovable clones • Author Extraordinaire

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist • Clarksville native • Supermom of 3 crazy, but lovable clones • Author Extraordinaire

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist • Clarksville native • Supermom of 3 crazy, but lovable clones • Author Extraordinaire

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist • Clarksville native • Supermom of 3 crazy, but lovable clones • Author Extraordinaire

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist • Clarksville native • Supermom of 3 crazy, but lovable clones • Author Extraordinaire

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist Software geek

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist Software geek Father of 3 fun/crazy kids

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist Software geek Father of 3 fun/crazy kids Conference speaker and coffee ❤er

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist Software geek Father of 3 fun/crazy kids Conference speaker and coffee ❤er

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist Software geek Father of 3 fun/crazy kids Conference speaker and coffee ❤er

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist Software geek Father of 3 fun/crazy kids Conference speaker and coffee ❤er

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist Software geek Father of 3 fun/crazy kids Conference speaker and coffee ❤er

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist Software geek Father of 3 fun/crazy kids Conference speaker and coffee ❤er

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#CCW2017 SELF PUBLISHING

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing 10+ years ago - don’t do it! T oday - come on in! The water’s fine. Watched a new indie author sell 700 books, in one week.

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Outline your stories

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Non-linear editor • Outline your stories

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Non-linear editor • Outline your stories • “Flange down” as you work

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Non-linear editor • Outline your stories • “Flange down” as you work • Full-screen composition mode

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Non-linear editor • Outline your stories • “Flange down” as you work • Full-screen composition mode • “musclebound electronic organizing system” -Jerry Jenkins

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Publish to Kindle and Create Space

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Publish to Kindle and Create Space

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Publish to Kindle and Create Space 1. Go to amazon.com/kindlepublishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Publish to Kindle and Create Space 1. Go to amazon.com/kindlepublishing 2. Download KindleGen & Install

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Publish to Kindle and Create Space 1. Go to amazon.com/kindlepublishing 2. Download KindleGen & Install 3. In Scrivener, Compile -> Compile For Mobi -> KindleGen pane -> Change button

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Scrivener • Publish to Kindle and Create Space • Amazon Kindle (.MOBI) • Paperback Create Space (.PDF)

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Select the content to publish

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Format chapter headings

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Format chapter headings

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Format chapter headings Got extra content?

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Format your prose

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Format your prose

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing De-indent 1st paragraph of a chapter

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Don’t number Prologues and Epilogues like chapters!

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Don’t number Prologues and Epilogues like chapters!

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Capitalized, de- indented chapter

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing Alternating paperback margins Varying headers

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#CCW2017 Self-Publishing http://bit.ly/scrivener-self-publish

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#CCW2017 (OUT)BREAK

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#CCW2017 LAUNCHING YOUR BOOK

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#CCW2017 You are your own promoter

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#CCW2017 You are your own promoter Marketing dollars do NOT get spent on new authors You have to be SMART about how you use your time TIPS and TRICKS - find the ones that work best for your budget and time management

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#CCW2017 My Best TIPS & TRICKS

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#CCW2017 My Best TIPS & TRICKS

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#CCW2017 My Best TIPS & TRICKS

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#CCW2017 My Best TIPS & TRICKS

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#CCW2017 My Best TIPS & TRICKS

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#CCW2017 My Best TIPS & TRICKS

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#CCW2017 My Best TIPS & TRICKS

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#CCW2017 SOME BASICS

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#CCW2017 SOME BASICS • Media Kit

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#CCW2017 SOME BASICS • Media Kit • 2-3 excerpts selected (~250 words each)

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#CCW2017 SOME BASICS • Media Kit • 2-3 excerpts selected (~250 words each) • 8-10 tweet-length posts

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#CCW2017 SOME BASICS • Media Kit • 2-3 excerpts selected (~250 words each) • 8-10 tweet-length posts • 5-10 Memes (can create using Canva or PicMonkey)

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#CCW2017 SOME BASICS • Media Kit • 2-3 excerpts selected (~250 words each) • 8-10 tweet-length posts • 5-10 Memes (can create using Canva or PicMonkey) • website/blogsite

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#CCW2017 FACEBOOK Groups

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#CCW2017 FACEBOOK Groups • Be genre specific

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#CCW2017 FACEBOOK Groups • Be genre specific • Search: “Historical Fiction”, “Christian”, “Suspense”…

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#CCW2017 FACEBOOK Groups • Be genre specific • Search: “Historical Fiction”, “Christian”, “Suspense”… • Create MEMES using Canva or PicMonkey

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#CCW2017 FACEBOOK Groups • Be genre specific • I RECOMMEND: Post once a week • Search: “Historical Fiction”, “Christian”, “Suspense”… • Create MEMES using Canva or PicMonkey

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#CCW2017 FACEBOOK Groups • Be genre specific • I RECOMMEND: Post once a week • TIME COMMITMENT: 5-10 minutes a week • Search: “Historical Fiction”, “Christian”, “Suspense”… • Create MEMES using Canva or PicMonkey

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#CCW2017 FACEBOOK Groups • Be genre specific • I RECOMMEND: Post once a week • TIME COMMITMENT: 5-10 minutes a week • COST: $0 to ~$10/month • Search: “Historical Fiction”, “Christian”, “Suspense”… • Create MEMES using Canva or PicMonkey

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#CCW2017 T ypical Post Facing an uncertain destiny, can one woman’s spirit overcome? Read more about “The General’s Wife” at http:// saraturnquist.com/ thegeneralswife

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS DO:

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS DO: • Schedule 8 weeks out

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS DO: • Schedule 8 weeks out • Schedule to start near debut date of book

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS DO: • Schedule 8 weeks out • Schedule to start near debut date of book • Plan ~20 stops for best results

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS DO: • Schedule 8 weeks out • Schedule to start near debut date of book • Plan ~20 stops for best results • Offer a GRAND prize

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS DO: • Schedule 8 weeks out • Schedule to start near debut date of book • Plan ~20 stops for best results I RECOMMEND: • Offer a GRAND prize

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS DO: • Schedule 8 weeks out • Schedule to start near debut date of book • Plan ~20 stops for best results I RECOMMEND: • Use a blog tour service • Offer a GRAND prize

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS DO: • Schedule 8 weeks out • Schedule to start near debut date of book • Plan ~20 stops for best results I RECOMMEND: • Use a blog tour service • Find a service that will do genre specific blogs • Offer a GRAND prize

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS DO: • Schedule 8 weeks out • Schedule to start near debut date of book • Plan ~20 stops for best results I RECOMMEND: • Use a blog tour service • Find a service that will do genre specific blogs • Schedule a mix of interviews, reviews, blogs, and spotlights • Offer a GRAND prize

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS TIME COMMITMENT:

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS TIME COMMITMENT: • A few minutes, several times a day, for a month

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS TIME COMMITMENT: • A few minutes, several times a day, for a month • This is so you can respond to comments on the blogs

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS TIME COMMITMENT: • A few minutes, several times a day, for a month MONEY: • This is so you can respond to comments on the blogs

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS TIME COMMITMENT: • A few minutes, several times a day, for a month MONEY: • $50-$??? • This is so you can respond to comments on the blogs

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS TIME COMMITMENT: • A few minutes, several times a day, for a month MONEY: • $50-$??? • Realistically, plan on $400 • This is so you can respond to comments on the blogs

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#CCW2017 BLOG TOURS TIME COMMITMENT: • A few minutes, several times a day, for a month MONEY: • $50-$??? • Realistically, plan on $400 • It is a big commitment, but it is one of the better investments • This is so you can respond to comments on the blogs

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#CCW2017 SWAG!

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#CCW2017 SWAG!

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#CCW2017 SWAG! • Bookmarks

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#CCW2017 SWAG! • Bookmarks • Business Cards

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#CCW2017 SWAG! • Bookmarks • Business Cards • Post Cards

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#CCW2017

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#CCW2017

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#CCW2017

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#CCW2017 And then, there’s the useful stuff…

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#CCW2017 SWAG TIME COMMITMENT:

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#CCW2017 SWAG TIME COMMITMENT: • Creation time…can range from 10 minutes - hours

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#CCW2017 SWAG TIME COMMITMENT: • Creation time…can range from 10 minutes - hours MONEY:

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#CCW2017 SWAG TIME COMMITMENT: • Creation time…can range from 10 minutes - hours MONEY: • $5-$???

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#CCW2017 SWAG TIME COMMITMENT: • Creation time…can range from 10 minutes - hours MONEY: • $5-$??? • Look at price/item - 45 cents was the max I would spend on something to give out

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#CCW2017 Social Media

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#CCW2017 Social Media • You should be posting/tweeting daily

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#CCW2017 Social Media • You should be posting/tweeting daily • About your life, your ham sandwich, etc

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#CCW2017 Social Media • You should be posting/tweeting daily • About your life, your ham sandwich, etc • T weet/post about your book(s) no more than 20% of the time

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#CCW2017 Social Media • You should be posting/tweeting daily • About your life, your ham sandwich, etc • T weet/post about your book(s) no more than 20% of the time • Memes, “this day in history”, pics, etc

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#CCW2017 Social Media • You should be posting/tweeting daily • About your life, your ham sandwich, etc • T weet/post about your book(s) no more than 20% of the time • Memes, “this day in history”, pics, etc • I RECOMMEND: Post/T weet 2-3 times a day on each

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#CCW2017 Social Media • You should be posting/tweeting daily • About your life, your ham sandwich, etc • T weet/post about your book(s) no more than 20% of the time • Memes, “this day in history”, pics, etc • I RECOMMEND: Post/T weet 2-3 times a day on each • T witter

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#CCW2017 Social Media • You should be posting/tweeting daily • About your life, your ham sandwich, etc • T weet/post about your book(s) no more than 20% of the time • Memes, “this day in history”, pics, etc • I RECOMMEND: Post/T weet 2-3 times a day on each • T witter • Facebook

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#CCW2017 Social Media • You should be posting/tweeting daily • About your life, your ham sandwich, etc • T weet/post about your book(s) no more than 20% of the time • Memes, “this day in history”, pics, etc • I RECOMMEND: Post/T weet 2-3 times a day on each • T witter • Facebook • Facebook Author Page

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#CCW2017 Social Media

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#CCW2017 Social Media • Hootsuite/Buffer - Great services to help with time management

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#CCW2017 Social Media • Hootsuite/Buffer - Great services to help with time management • Should have three social media outlets

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#CCW2017 Social Media • Hootsuite/Buffer - Great services to help with time management • Should have three social media outlets • If you are not here, make small, manageable goals to get here

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#CCW2017 Social Media • Hootsuite/Buffer - Great services to help with time management • TIME COMMITMENT: 10 minutes/day (roughly) • Should have three social media outlets • If you are not here, make small, manageable goals to get here

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#CCW2017 Social Media • Hootsuite/Buffer - Great services to help with time management • TIME COMMITMENT: 10 minutes/day (roughly) • MONEY: $0 - $240/year (the cost of Hootsuite/Buffer) • Should have three social media outlets • If you are not here, make small, manageable goals to get here

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#CCW2017 Newsletter

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#CCW2017 Newsletter • Send out a newsletter every 1-3 months • Include something of value to the reader • Recipes • Sneak peeks/first views • Give them an inside glimpse into your life/journey • Any freebies or contests you know about • Offer something for signing up • http://saraturnquist.com/list

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#CCW2017 Newsletter • TIME COMMITMENT: ~1 hour every 1-3 months • MONEY: $0 unless your e-mail list gets too big • The time to write a novella/short story • T o grow your list, visit the Marketing Brainstorming Session

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#CCW2017 Your T ribe

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#CCW2017 YOUR TRIBE • The people who follow you closely • encourage & support you • T ypically they are the ones who get ARCs and have the first reviews up when your book premiers • Run “mini-contests” for your T ribe • name a character • everyone who does 8 of these 10 things is entered to win • tweeting/posting/hashtagging about you

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#CCW2017 YOUR TRIBE • have a separate newsletter for them • first view to them, then to whole newsletter, then to FB I RECOMMEND TIME/MONEY COMMITMENT • you get out what you put in time wise • a $5 Starbucks card here, a $50 amazon card there…it can add up

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#CCW2017 BREAK (OUT)

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#CCW2017 SESSIONS: MARGETING CHARACTER/PLOTTING BLOGGING

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#CCW2017 Hannah R. Conway WEBSITE - http://hannahrconway.blogspot.com/ TWITTER - @hannahrconway FACEBOOK - AuthorHannahConway E-MAIL - authorhannahconway@gmail.com PINTEREST - HannahRConway CONWAY’S CONVOY - http://bit.ly/2pkLqoj

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#CCW2017 Sara R. T urnquist WEBSITE - http://saraturnquist.com/ TWITTER - @sarat1701 FACEBOOK - AuthorSaraRT urnquist E-MAIL - sara.r.turnquist@gmail.com PINTEREST - SaraVT urnquist TURNQUIST’S TROUPE - http://bit.ly/turnquists-troupe YOUTUBE - Sara T urnquist

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#CCW2017 Greg L. T urnquist WEBSITE - GregL T urnquist.com TWITTER - @gregturn E-MAIL - greg.l.turnquist@gmail.com FACEBOOK - GregsWritingCorner

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#CCW2017 www.facebook.com/ ClarksvilleChristianWriters/ www.hilldale.org/CCW CONTACT: authorhannahconway@gmail.com sara.r.turnquist@gmail.com greg.l.turnquist@gmail.com