Great for pre- and post-publication, these classes will demystify the ins and outs of successfully marketing your work as early as possible.
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**May 21 at 6pm: Choosing Your Publishing Path: Traditional, Small Press, and Indie Publishing**
Join Chanticleer Marketing Manager David Beaumier and USA Today Bestselling Author Sarah Hawley to discuss the different roads to publication. We will have a candid talk about different paths to author success to help you make informed decisions for your book and career.
Register: https://www.villagebooks.com/events/4588120260521
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**May 26 at 6pm: Building an Author Platform**
Learn how to create a professional author presence through your website, newsletter, and social media while building authentic community connections that will support your book launch and beyond.
Register: https://www.villagebooks.com/events/4587920260526
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**May 28 at 6pm: Pre-Publication Marketing**
Learn proven strategies to build a presence that will help sell your book — from editorial reviews and book awards to local partnerships and podcast outreach.
Register: https://www.villagebooks.com/events/4588320260528
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**June 1 at 6pm: Professional Polish: Design, Pricing, and Presentation**
Learn the technical and aesthetic essentials of creating a professionally presented book, from interior formatting to cover design to pricing strategy.
Register: https://www.villagebooks.com/events/4588220260601
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**June 2 at 6pm: Author Events that Sell Books and Build Community**
Understand the timeline, promotion, and execution of author events that create connections with readers and community while actually moving books off the shelf.
Register: https://www.villagebooks.com/events/4588420260602
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**June 4 at 6pm: Sustaining Sales: Keeping Your Book Going After Launch**
Learn how to maintain momentum and visibility for your book after launch day — and keep selling long after the excitement of launch fades.
Register: https://www.villagebooks.com/events/4588620260604
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Each class is 1 hour long and $25 – or sign up for the entire series for $125:
https://register.whatcomcommunityed.com/CourseStatus.awp?course=26SWRTG19A
Event Venue
Village Books in Fairhaven, 1200 11th St,Bellingham, Washington, United States










