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Phoenix Publishing & Book Promotion Meetup
Our regular venue is Spoke & Wheel Tavern, 8525 N. Central Avenue, in Phoenix. We typically meet the 2nd Saturday at 1 p.m. and the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., but sometimes this changes, so check the actual Meetup announcements.About Phoenix Authors
This blog is a group effort, undertaken by a few of the members of the Phoenix Publishing & Book Promotion Meetup. Each contributor has agreed to publish one blog post per month, on all aspects of their writing. Though a post may not seem germane to the the subject of books, rest assured that all topics are welcome, as our authors explore their books, the life's work that led them to write their books, their audiences, their own challenges and successes, and their literary inspirations, among other topics.
Please be aware that each post represents only the opinion of its writer and is not reflective of the group as a whole, or of Laura Orsini, the Meetup organizer.
We welcome your polite feedback! And if you're in Phoenix, please stop by our Meetup (generally the second Saturday and fourth Tuesday of the month) to say hello!Reach Us
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Category Archives: Laura Orsini
On the Way to the Nail Salon
On the Way to the Nail Salon by Laura Orsini I’ve never been much of a New Year’s Resolutioner. My preference is to select a word for the year – my 2019 word is completion – and focus on doing, … Continue reading
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Tagged goal-setting, marketing, nail salon, overcoming obstacles, Phoenix Publishing & Book Promotion
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You’re Invited – Holiday Author Open House 11/28 in Chandler, AZ
You’re Invited – Holiday Author Open House 11/28 in Chandler, AZ If you’re one of those fortunate people like me who lives or winters in the Valley of the Sun – with a high today for Black Friday of 70° … Continue reading
Celebrating Indie Authors on Indie Author Day
Today is Indie Author Day. If you know an author, chances are they are an independent author. Just in case you’re wondering, here’s the definition of an indie author from the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). ALLi defines an independent … Continue reading
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Power of the Group: View Your Fellow Authors as Colleagues, Not Competitors
Power of the Group: View Your Fellow Authors as Colleagues, Not Competitors by Laura Orsini A handful of years ago, I organized the Holiday Author Event. More than 70 authors came together in a retro building in Downtown Phoenix to … Continue reading
Power of the Group: Grab Your Author Friends and Hold a Group Reading!
Power of the Group: Grab Your Author Friends and Hold a Group Reading! by Laura Orsini Every other month, the Phoenix Publishing & Book Promotion Meetup holds a group reading event. Authors have the chance to read from their published … Continue reading
The Power of the Group: THANKSGIVING Traits to Look for in a Book Marketing Partner
The Power of the Group: THANKSGIVING Traits to Look for in a Book Marketing Partner I recently completed the 2016 NO EXCUSES 3-Week Author Blog Challenge. As its title suggests, it was a 21-day challenge, and I was the host. … Continue reading
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Tagged book marketing, book marketing partners, power of the group, Thanksgiving
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The Power of the Group: Join the NO EXCUSES 3-Week Author Blog Challenge!
Power of the Group: Join the NO EXCUSES 3-Week Author Blog Challenge! by Laura Orsini If you’re an author, or planning to be anytime in the next 18 months, marketing is – or should be – a key focus for … Continue reading
The Power of the Group: Support Your Fellow Authors by Buying Direct from Them
The Power of the Group: Support Your Fellow Authors by Buying Direct from Them by Laura Orsini Most authors in the Phoenix Publishing & Book Promotion Meetup are familiar with my tolerate/hate relationship with Amazon. To put it succinctly, I … Continue reading
The Power of the Group: Should You Start an Author Mastermind Group?
The Power of the Group: Should You Start an Author Mastermind Group? by Laura Orsini If you’ve never taken part in a mastermind group, perhaps it’s time to consider joining – or starting – one. Coined by Napoleon Hill, the … Continue reading
The Power of the Group: Bringing a Few Authors Together for Intimate Reading/Sales/Signing Events
The Power of the Group: Bringing a Few Authors Together for Intimate Reading/Sales/Signing Events by Laura Orsini My, how our little Meetup group – Phoenix Publishing & Book Promotion – has grown! When I took over as organizer of the … Continue reading
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