After the triumph of submitting your manuscript, the next stage of your author journey begins. Getting your book beyond your inner circle requires careful planning and strategic effort. Are you prepared to build your platform, engage with an audience, and market your work effectively?

In this session, we will explore the essential steps every author needs to take to ensure their book reaches its full potential. From establishing an online presence and crafting compelling metadata to understanding your target audience and hiring a publicist, you’ll learn how to become your book’s greatest advocate. It’s time to take control of your book’s success!

CAROLE BUMPUS began writing about food and travel after stumbling upon the amazing stories of women and war in France and Italy. She has written a historical novel, A Cup of Redemption, followed by her unique companion cookbook, Recipes for Redemption. Her Savoring the Olde Ways series followed with Searching for Family and Traditions at the French Table books one and two, A September to Remember: Searching for Culinary Pleasures at the Italian Table, and her sixth book, Adventures on Land and Sea: Searching for Culinary Pleasures in Provence and Along the Côte d’Azur will be published November 12, 2024. She is a retired family therapist and lives in Redwood Shores.

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