Would You Like to Know How to Soar Your Book to the Rock Star Stratosphere?

You can … over two amazing days in Denver, CO May 6 - 7 . You will be working with incredible book marketing strategists, publicists, Internet gurus, rock star branders, creative geniuses … all done in an intense workshop environment. Here’s why you should attend:

Joan Stewart teaches Publicity Hounds how to catch the attention of  frazzled news directors, busy reporters and grumpy editors. She shows authors how to use the traditional media and social networking to establish their credibility, enhance their reputation, position themselves as experts and sell more books.

Justin Matott is a self-publisher’s best friend with almost 500,000 copies sold and 234 books published. After 52 rejections, he published himself, selling 4,700 copies out of his trunk in just three weeks—the rest is children’s writing and publishing history. Creativity is at the core of winning books.

Alex Carroll is one of the world’s leading experts on radio publicity.  Alex will show how to “pitch” to a producer plus find the right radio market.

Marcella Smith is the former Director of the Small Press division of Barnes and Noble. Known as Publishing’s Insider, Insider. She will present a thought provoking vision of what’s happening and the future of publishing.

Chuck Blakeman published Making Money is Killing Your Business,  the National Federation of Business Owners #1 book in 2010. His session will focus on authoring and books and creating an exit plan that still keeps money coming in.

Eric Kampmann knows both traditional and independent publishing. He’s an author, CEO of Midpoint Trade and Beaufort Publishing and has created a unique new model for authors and independent publishers.  Partnering in Publishing will be a new relationship for the self and independent Author/Publisher.

Craig Duswalt combines his business savvy with his love of music (he was personal assistant to the Guns N Roses band), he knows branding and marketing. Author and Book Branding is critical—participants will learn all the elements of creating Rock Star Branding with Craig-if Guns n’ Roses loved him, so will you!

Peggy McColl is a New York Times best-selling author. She has authored 8 books and her books have been translated into 31 languages and are sold in over 80 countries in the world. Peggy is an expert in Internet marketing and online book sales. The Pioneer in Amazon Bestselling position, her workshop will be a hands-on on how to do it.     

Tom Campbell is the Senior VP of Sales for King Printing Company, Inc. Coordinating a Print Workshop that includes many of the Exhibitors, this won’t just be a panel … it’s what’s what in the book printing world is today. 

Two amazing days at an amazing low price. The early bird rate is $289—this includes your meals PLUS work book PLUS all sessions. It will increase to $339 on April 16^th. If you are already a member of AuthorU.org (and I recommend you join), reduce your registration by $40! Dinner with Marcella on Friday night is an extra $35.

Can’t attend in person?  Live video streaming is available over the two days for only $149 if you

sign up by April 20^th. Includes a FREE DVD download.

http://authoru.org/author-u-annual-extravaganza-may-6-7-2011.html