Networking for Writers
Practical Strategies for Networking Success
by Linda Ruggeri
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Pub Date 13 May 2024 | Archive Date 27 Nov 2024
The Insightful Editor (Linda Ruggeri) | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
Networking for Writers is a practical, guided workbook to help you create, strengthen or revamp your current network—whether that’s because your current network is not the supportive community you need, or you haven’t found your community yet, or because the hoped-for income, sales, and opportunities that a network can provide hasn’t shown up the way you expected them to. It’s also a book for those looking to create a self-publishing team they can work with and rely on now, and in the future.
If you’re a well-established writer, chances are that you’ve built a publishing network that’s meeting your basic needs, and that’s good! But it's easy to go beyond that and turn your network into something rich and dynamic—with resources and opportunities, with strong and meaningful contacts that will help you boost your exposure, credibility, and sales.
This book will help you create a networking practice that works for you—one that incorporates your goals, your communication style, the activities you enjoy, and the tools and resources that are available to you today. If you intend to be profitable and make a living off your writing, then organizing your thoughts and goals as a writer will help you achieve that success much faster. You can still be wildly creative and efficient and productive at the same time.
Though networking may seem like an overwhelming task at times for some of us, you’ll soon discover that building the network you need is completely within your power, with the time and space available to you now. That network will be uniquely yours because it will be built on your goals, your strengths, and your everyday activities.
For a networking book specifically geared toward indie-authors and how to market themselves and their book, pick up a copy of Dan Parson's book Networking for Authors. It's a great resource too!
Networking for Writers is the perfect workbook for writers who want to make a living off their writing, whether it be books, magazine articles, ad copy, podcasts, medical journal articles, instruction manuals, screenwriting, and more.
A Note From the Publisher
eBook: 9781736420591
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781736420584 |
| PRICE | US$27.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 163 |
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Featured Reviews
Sonia S, Reviewer
Super helpful for writers, especially aspiring writers like myself who dream to be published traditionally one day.
Dora Archie O, Reviewer
For aspiring writers and writers who are looking to get their work known, this is a practical guide. The author shares insights and tips that we may take for granted that we know; as simple as having a conversation, listening, sending that first email, making a list of the people you know and what you could ideally gain from a networking relationship with them- all these sound very simple, but unless they are practiced intentionally and consistently-then they all fall short.
It's a great guide one that I loved reading especially as I am looking forward to self publishing a book this year.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
Ana P, Reviewer
Networking for Writers Practical Strategies for Networking Success by Linda Ruggeri
This book is perfect for aspiring authors. Its advice is straightforward and practical. Networking is crucial for writers. Networking for Writers, defines networking and differentiates it from corporate networking. The book also highlights its benefits for writing careers. Additionally, it lists places to start networking, like professional groups and associations. Visuals like the mind maps are helpful.
NOTE: Some of the advice in this book is simplistic or even obvious, like "be a good listener." But it's also thorough. I wish I could rate this book a 4.5 but I'll round up to a 5.
Aspiring and developing writers will find this book invaluable. There are practical exercises and worksheets. This book will help you develop an effective networking game plan.
As an aspiring author myself, I am glad I read this book.
Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Anne K, Reviewer
An accessible albeit introductory guide to practical strategies and techniques for networking as a writer and within literary circles, mostly online. The author gives guidelines for being a good citizen of the community, providing value, and keeping positive in your interactions, plus how to position yourself through your online presence and communications. Useful planning and brainstorming charts are included. Best for beginner writers.
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