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SUMMARY:Create a Compelling Elevator Pitch
DTSTART:20260913T183000Z
DTEND:20260913T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T013526Z
UID:32281-1789309800-1789315200@writersalliance.org
CATEGORIES:education,literary
DESCRIPTION:How do you\, as an author\, talk about your book(s) in a way t
 hat captures attention and sparks interest? \nIn this interactive session\
 , Julia Sander will show authors how to identify the true value of their w
 ork\, connect with what readers want\, and confidently share their story t
 hrough a compelling elevator pitch. \nUsing practical examples\, audience 
 participation\, and a simple framework\, you’ll gain the skills to start
  meaningful conversations that lead to stronger reader engagement. Whether
  you’re promoting your first book or your tenth\, this presentation will
  help you turn a brief introduction into a memorable opportunity. \nJulia 
 Sander earned her Master of Business Administration from the University o
 f Florida and is a passionate Gator fan\, especially when it comes to soft
 ball\, gymnastics\, and football. \nA dedicated Disney enthusiast\, Julia 
 loves exploring Disney park history\, uncovering hidden details\, and test
 ing her knowledge with Disney trivia. \n“My life is a perpetual mess\,
 ” she says\, “but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Family is my gre
 atest joy and the center of everything I do.” \nJulia is married to Benj
 amin Coward\, WAG’s Critique Pod Coordinator. They have an energetic two
 -year-old daughter\, Annalise\, who keeps life exciting and—they say—
 ”just a little chaotic.”
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LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\,
  Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/create-a-compelling-elevator-pitch/
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SUMMARY:Marketing Coalition: BookTok\, Reels & Short-Form Video: Do You Re
 ally Have To?
DTSTART:20260921T140000Z
DTEND:20260921T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260825T002009Z
UID:32474-1789984800-1789988400@writersalliance.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:WAG members\, join the Marketing Coalition meeting for this pr
 ogram on Monday\, September 21 at 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM.* \nDescription:  \n
 The truth about short-form video for authors who feel pressured to “perf
 orm” on camera. When it works\, when it doesn’t\, and alternatives if 
 you hate being on video. \nKey Points: \n\nPlatform overview: TikTok\, Ins
 tagram Reels\, YouTube Shorts\, Facebook Reels\nSuccess stories: which gen
 res actually benefit from video\nThe “book influencer” phenomenon: can
  authors replicate it?\nLow-stress video options: book pans\, text overlay
 s\, voiceover only\nTools for the camera-shy: stock footage\, Canva video 
 templates\nAlternative: supporting BookTokers instead of becoming one\nThe
  algorithm reality: going viral doesn’t guarantee sales\nPermission to s
 kip it if it’s not your thing\n\nWorksheets/Handouts: \n\n“Video Conte
 nt Ideas for Camera-Shy Authors” – 15 no-face options\n“Platform Spe
 cs Cheat Sheet” – optimal video sizes\, lengths\, hashtags\n“30-Day 
 Video Challenge” – gentle introduction plan\nFree video editing apps c
 omparison\n\nResources: \n\nFree: CapCut (video editing app)\nFree: Canva 
 video templates\nFree: InShot (mobile video editor)\nFree: Pexels Videos (
 stock footage)\nTutorial: Creating book videos without showing your face\n
 \n______________ \n*The ZOOM link is the same for every Marketing Coalitio
 n Meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meeting with this link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j
 /81913659127?pwd=a1hTQWl1WVphTUxBOWdVWE9oV2ljQT09 \nMeeting ID: 819 1365 9
 127 \nPasscode: 119030
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LOCATION:Zoom
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/booktok-reels-short-form-video-do-yo
 u-really-have-to/
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