Here are some of the highlights of today’s convention:<\/p>\n

Claim It, Rename It, or Throw It Out<\/strong> – Steve Brewer<\/p>\n

“Your manuscript is not ready – go look at it some more. You owe it to your agent, your editor and your future self.”<\/p>\n

“We’re all in love with our books while we’re writing them.”<\/p>\n

“Come in late and get out early – all we really want is the drama in the middle.”<\/p>\n

“Everything you write teaches you something.”<\/p>\n

“If you’ve written the best book you can write, roll the dice. Try to get an agent and sell it in New York.”<\/p>\n

“It’s a typical newbie mistake to think of writing a trilogy or a series – just write one freaking book!”<\/p>\n

“Write what you want to write, what you’d like to read.”<\/p>\n

“Are you eager to start the next book? You’re probably a writer.”<\/p>\n

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C.A.R.V.E. Your Platform to Snag Agents, Publishers and Readers – Bill O’Hanlon<\/p>\n

You have three audiences: the agent, the publisher and the reader.<\/p>\n

C<\/strong> = channels<\/strong>. How many places can you get the word out?<\/p>\n

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social media connections<\/li>\n
blog views, readers and subscribers<\/li>\n
podcast listeners and subscribers<\/li>\n
email list open and click-through rates<\/li>\n
media appearances and interviews<\/li>\n
public speaking<\/li>\n
partners<\/li>\n
where your book’s audience hangs out or pays attention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A<\/strong> = accomplishments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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previous publications and sales<\/li>\n
previous media experience<\/li>\n
previous public speaking experience<\/li>\n
academic degrees or positions<\/li>\n
awards<\/li>\n
life accomplishments<\/li>\n
partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
R<\/strong> = relationships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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within the publishing industry<\/li>\n
other authors, agents or editors<\/li>\n
well-known people for blurbs<\/li>\n
people with large followings for getting the word out<\/li>\n
co-authors<\/li>\n
media people and podcasters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
V<\/strong> = visibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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regular activities to get your book or yourself seen or heard about<\/li>\n
website visitors<\/li>\n
social media followers and connections<\/li>\n
media appearances<\/li>\n
reviews and bestseller lists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
E<\/strong> = evidence<\/strong>. Keep everything to prove your claims.<\/p>\n
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take screenshots of Amazon ratings or email lists or followers<\/li>\n
collect records of appearances<\/li>\n
scans or photocopies of reviews<\/li>\n
keep programs from your speaking engagements<\/li>\n
keep previous publications, magazine covers, etc.<\/li>\n
no lying or exaggerating!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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