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  • Marketing Coalition: Direct Sales & Author Storefronts

    Zoom

    WAG Members: Join Us on July 20 by Zoom* How to Keep More of Your Money Description: Explore selling books directly to readers through platforms like Shopify, Payhip, and BookFunnel, keeping more royalties while building direct customer relationships. Key Points: Why direct sales matter (70% royalty vs. 35-70% through retailers) … Read More

  • Finding Unheard Voices in Public Records and Documents

    Millhopper Library, Meeting Room A 3145 NW 43rd St,, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Note that this program will be presented on the fourth Sunday in August. Version 1.0.0 In this program, Finding Unheard Voices in Public Records and Documents, WAG member Coleen DeGroff will share how she published the first book on African American enslavement in Alachua County. She will describe her approach … Read More

  • Create a Compelling Elevator Pitch

    Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    How do you, as an author, talk about your book(s) in a way that captures attention and sparks interest? In this interactive session, Julia Sander will show authors how to identify the true value of their work, connect with what readers want, and confidently share their story through a compelling … Read More

  • Marketing Coalition: BookTok, Reels & Short-Form Video: Do You Really Have To?

    Zoom

    WAG members, join the Marketing Coalition meeting for this program on Monday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM.* Description: The truth about short-form video for authors who feel pressured to “perform” on camera. When it works, when it doesn’t, and alternatives if you hate being on video. Key Points: … Read More

  • Enhance your Prose: Make Every Word Matter

    Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Come join us at the MIllhopper on at 2:30 p.m. on October 11, 2026, when author Marie Q Rogers—known to her friends and colleagues as Pat Caren—will share tips and advice on improving your writing skills. Her presentation will include discussions on these 8 topics: The importance of the reader’s … Read More

  • Preparing for Holiday Book Sales: Q4 Planning for Authors

    Zoom

    WAG members, join us by Zoom.* http://links.planetvolumes.com/ - unsplash Description: October is when you should be planning your Q4 book marketing strategy. We’ll cover holiday promotions, gift market positioning, and year-end sales tactics. Key Points: Q4 timeline: when to schedule promotions (Halloween through New Year’s) Holiday gift positioning: “perfect for … Read More

  • Debut of the 2026 Bacopa Literary Review

    Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    A few copies of previous editions will also be available for $5. Please join us for the annual reading and release of the Bacopa Literary Review, 2026, featuring readings by local and regional contributors. Print copies of the journal will be available (free copies for WAG members and Bacopa 2026 … Read More