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Author Programs
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2011
Summer Sizzler
Monday, August 22: “Telling Tales with Ethel Lee-Miller” Atria Bell Court Gardens 6653 E. Carondelet Dr. Tucson AZ 85710. 2:30-3:30 PM. Free and Open to the Public. Q&A and book signing follows. For more information 520-886-3600.
Everyone has a story and there is at least one person who will love that story. Join Ethel as she shares excerpts from her book, Thinking of Miller Place: A Memoir of Summer Comfort, and extends an invitation to share stories and memories. Followed by Q&A for aspiring writers. Book signing following the program.
Fall Features
Monday, November 7: “Marketing on a Minimal Budget” Sponsored by the SCV Chapter of The Society of Southwestern Authors. Green Valley Library 601 N. La Canada Dr. Green Valley AZ 85614 1:00-3:00 PM. Free and Open to the Public. Contact Ethel for more info.
You can get the word out about your book without blowing your budget. Ethel discusses her experiences and those of other happily successful authors in building a grass roots following for your book during the three stages of a book cycle: pre-publication, production and after the book launch! Whether it’s face-to-face or Facebook, marketing can be efficient, cost-effective, and enjoyable.
Saturday, November 19: “Words Are Powerful—Transform Your Memories into Memoir” 10:00 AM -2:30 PM. Eastside Tucson. Our third “Words Are Powerful” event and this one is open to all adult writers! Reservations Required. Fee $20. A delicious light lunch will be served. Contact Ethel.
“It really happened, and I have to write about it.” How many times have you said or thought those very words? Here is an opportunity to actually start or continue to write your story.
This workshop details Five Elements of Memoir using writing, sharing, revision, and musing, in a supportive, inspiring atmosphere.
Five Elements of an Effective Engrossing Memoir: Truth, Theme(s), First Person Narration, Voice, and The M&Ms of Memoir—Memories and Musing.
Join other writers in using each element, layering one element upon another to yield a strong foundation for your story, essay, or book. Bring photos, memories, and a readiness to put pen to paper, thoughts to prose. See what you can achieve honoring your writing in a serene and supportive environment.
Published Authors: Feel free to bring your books to sell.
PAST EVENTS OF 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011: “Words Are Powerful” 10:00 AM-2:30 PM Tucson AZ
An event for women writers and those interested in beginning or continuing personal or professional writing.
- Step away from your To Do list and daily “shoulds.”
- Give yourself the gift of 4 hours to honor your writing in a serene and supportive environment.
- Bring and share a polished piece of your unpublished writing (max 1600 wds). You’ll come away motivated to be the writer you know you are meant to be.
Registration required. Contact Ethel. Fee $20. Light lunch will be served.
Published Authors: Feel free to bring your books to sell.
This event is endorsed by the International Women’s Writing Guild.
Promote your writing and your book- and enjoy the process! Make this the year to give up your public speaking fear! Have you dreaded, lost sleep, or even avoided events because you knew it would involve getting up and speaking up front of a group? In today’s writing market, chances are you, as an author, will be expected to do major marketing to distribute, advertise, and sell your book. Even with a superlative technology program, sooner or later you’ll have to actually speak about your writing.
Don’t let your fear of public speaking stop you from taking advantage of your most powerful marketing tool—YOU!
Here are two solutions to your public speaking dilemma:
Sunday, March 20, 2011: “Public Speaking Without Panic for Authors” Sponsored by the Society of Southwestern Authors – Tucson Chapter Monthly Forum.
A lively informative presentation for anyone who wants to build communication skills and reduce anxiety.
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Get tips, tricks, and tools to: polish your “30-second commercial”; create programs that fit your book event; handle Q&As; and manage both the glories and difficulties of speaking about writing.
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Create your own package of Fear Fighters.
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Learn how to use © S.P.EA.K., a 5-point public speaking strategy.
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Whether your book is in stores, in production, or still a dream to be fulfilled, be prepared to be the most effective PR tool for your work…and enjoy the process.
Wed., Jan. 12, 2011: Free Open House at Roadrunners Toastmasters 6:30-8:00 AM. I am a proud member of this long established international public speaking organization and knew my move to Tucson would soon be enhanced by membership in a local club. For an early bird like me, Roadrunners is a great fit.
If you are looking to learn speaking skills in a SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, or to polish your presentation skills, this is the place! Comfort Suites Hotel 7007 E. Tanque Verde Tucson 84715 Questions? Contact Arlene Stigen, Open House Chair 520.885.1005 arlene@bkpcc.com or email Ethel.
Location/Time: Tucson TBA. Contact Ethel for details.
BOOK IT — BOOK TALKS, READINGS, AND WRITING PROGRAMS
For the time I have to entertain and engage your audience (hour talk, half day/ full day seminars), I organize the talk by:
- Engage- Hear excerpts for entertainment and share the upbeat feeling of freedom I enjoyed with my twin sister and in our family during our childhood summers. This works for groups that are really stressed and just want to relax, and be entertained.
- Involve- Read/write for interaction. Share chapter excerpts that directly address twins, siblings, and family dynamics. This works well with groups that are very verbal, want to share, question, or compare their family experiences. Quick writes and share as desired.
- Read as a writer- Discussion of the writing process and memoir in particular. The process of writing, researching, rewrites, edits, sharing, and revisions. Five elements key to memoir. See first drafts, workshop results, final drafts, and manuscript submission, proofs, and the book. An interactive program with writing prompts and sharing.
Each approach includes a Q&A directly related to the book or topic.
WRITING SEMINARS — PUBLIC SPEAKING PRESENTATIONS Community/High School/University:
- Reading Like a Writer
- The Writing Process
- Words Are Powerful
- You Don't Have to be Ancient to Write Memoir
- How Memoir Differs From Autobiography
- Public Speaking Without Panic for Authors
- Marketing Your Book on a Minimal Budget
For Younger Writers (K-7):
- 3 - 2 - 1! Memories to Memoir
- The Writing Process
BOOKTALKS — THINKING OF MILLER PLACE READINGS
- The Heart of a Family
- She's Such a Character
- Memoir and Memories
- Your Red Ribbon Experience
- Dreams Do Come True
- It's a Twin Thing
- Book Discussion with Reading Guide questions
East Coast Copy
Miller Place Was Different Then
Literary Journeys - Daily Record Article
