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Upcoming Online Workshops

All workshops will take place online via Zoom conferencing. Upon registering, participants will receive Zoom link and login information. After the workshop, participants will also have access to the recorded session.

Questions? ​Contact admin@nmbook.org

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Award Wining Cover Design
Felicia Cedillos, senior book designer at University of New Mexico Press, will present on the cover design process and how important it is to the overall success of the book. This workshop will go over font and color choices, image type, audience relatability, and how the cover design should relate to the interior design.

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Felicia Cedillos has been working in academic publishing for twelve years in a variety of roles, with the past six years spent in design and production. She has won awards for her book designs from several organizations, including PubWest and the New Mexico Book Association. She has lived in New Mexico for the majority of her life and is a graduate of UNM.

Introduction to Audiobooks... and more!
Find out how to turn your book into an audiobook, and learn vocal techniques to improve your public speaking/readings.  For authors at any level, this workshop is an opportunity to learn more about audiobooks and to also explore your own potential and abilities for vocal recordings and presentations.  While the act of writing requires a number of skills and abilities, the act of reading for an audience requires a whole different set of techniques.  Enhancing your own vocal abilities will help you to present yourself and your work more effectively, while also enhancing your self confidence and overall public image.

• Getting Your Voice out of the Shower:  Vocal warm-up techniques and Improv exercises to improve our ability to project and connectwith others.
• Audiobooks 101:  Information on why and how to produce and market an audiobook, and
• All the World is a Stage:  Tips on successful public and audioreadings.

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Laurie Bower's talent and passion for all things voice-related comes from years working as a  professional voiceover specialist, narrator, actress, singer, radio ad and musical image producer and DJ.  Her numerous character voices and vocal styles come from a lifetime of observing and listening to the many characters she has seen and met, along with training and performance in theatre and film. She has performedprofessionally as an actress, storyteller, singer, musician, poet and comedian. 

Audience Personas for Authors: Design Your Reader Character
Reading a book is an individual experience, and the best books know exactly how to make their readers feel understood. 
But very often the people we’re writing them for are not exactly like us, so how can we make sure we deliver that experience?
Learning more about who your reader is helps you to focus your writing, make decisions  and ultimately create a more successful book. 

​In this workshop you’ll find out more about building a “reader persona”, explore some famous examples and be given a step-by-step plan for discovering and developing your own reader “character”.

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Jessie Brechin is the founder of The Bloop, a marketing education and consultancy business that helps entrepreneurs and SMEs claim their space with confidence. She brings businesses the tips and tricks that make all the difference when communicating with their audience. After beginning her career as a writer and translator, Jessie has worked in digital marketing for several years and is also an adjunct professor of marketing at two international business schools. She’s originally from Edinburgh, Scotland and has lived in Argentina and Spain. Reading, writing and rock climbing take up the rest of her time. 

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Recent Workshops - Download them here!

Digital Downloads Include Workshop Video and Slides

Grant Writing "Secret Formula" 
In 1986, I was working for a healthcare organization in northern North Dakota.  The organization included an acute care hospital, a skilled nursing home and a new assisted living complex.  A new administrator had just been hired and he asked me if I would be interested in his “secret formula” for grant writing.  Of course, I responded “of course!”  And, that’s how it began. Since then, I have understood the concept of the secret formula and utilized the framework to write different types of proposals to varying organizations. My one highest one year record is $800,000. The “Secret Formula” is really nothing more than a framework to help you organize your thoughts.  I’m here to help you get started!

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Connie Nelson wrote grants through her entire career. She holds degrees in Business Administration and Organizational Communication. Her experience includes advertising for a chain of clothing stores; marketing/communications manager in several different health care organizations; and, grant writer for a large school district.  She has been an avid community volunteer and also taught marketing in post-secondary schools. Upon retiring, she moved to Santa Fe and joined the New Mexico Book Association (NMBA) with a goal of participating in workshops and training events, meeting people who are writers and authors in New Mexico, and learning about independent publishing. 

Online Marketing Essentials for Authors
Now that authors and readers alike are spending time social distancing, it’s become more important than ever to have an effective online presence. In this workshop, Mari shares tips and tricks to help authors stay relevant and connected during this time.

• Brief overview of Goodreads and Amazon author profiles.
• How to use social media tools like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, each in their own specific way, to connect with different audiences. 
• CASE STUDY: Participants will have the opportunity to submit their online profiles for review. As time permits, we will review a selection of these and analyze what changes and tools can be used to enhance their presence online. ​

This workshop will benefit those who are considering using new online tools to promote their books as well as those who have started using these tools and want to learn more about how to increase their benefits.

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Mari Angulo is a marketing and brand messaging professional. She works regularly with authors to help deliver their books and message through online platforms, websites, blogs, editorial reviews, and other book-related social media tools. Her experience includes strategic arts and nonprofit management, community leadership, event logistics, and executive consulting. Currently, Mari is completing a Marketing Masters degree in Madrid, Spain.

The Art of the Pitch 
​When it comes to pitching an article for publication, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. You must be clear on your idea, yet flexible on how you present it, all while keeping in mind the publication’s specific submission guidelines. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to develop ideas for a pitch based on knowledge you already have or research you intend to carry out, clarify your pitch for yourself and others, find a publication that “fits,” and personalize your pitch based on the publication you have in mind. 

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Alicia Inez Guzmán is an arts and culture writer and editor based in Santa Fe. As the former senior editor of New Mexico Magazine, she has read a lot of pitches and worked with writers to develop those pitches into longer prose. Alicia has also published over 100 articles in local, national, and international publications on topics ranging from contemporary art and histories of land use, to seed saving and food sovereignty. Her book, Georgia O’Keeffe at Home, was released in 2017 through Francis Lincoln Limited. She holds a PhD in visual and cultural studies from the University of Rochester, New York.

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June Virtual Luncheon Meeting

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Online via Zoom: July 10, 2020 @ 11:30 AM

We want to stay connected and support our members as much as possible, so we have decided to continue our monthly luncheon meeting, online via Zoom. We will hold our virtual meetings following the same date and time as our regular meetings, on the second Friday of the month at 11:30 am. The May meeting will be held on Friday, July 10th.
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These new online technologies may feel overwhelming to navigate at first, and thus we are offering our members support in the following ways:

• We have created a Zoom information page with instructions for our members on how to use Zoom and access our monthly meeting. To view the Zoom information, click here.​

​​To keep our tradition of luncheon meetings, we encourage our members to eat lunch virtually during the meeting if they wish!

Join July Meeting