I’m so excited about the enthusiastic response to the formation of VIP Authors Asheville! Many of you have already confirmed your attendance at the group’s OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, July 5. But, if you haven’t done it yet, RSVP now to join the party!

The Open House is an opportunity to get to know each other better, discuss the format and objectives of the group, review topics of instruction and go over some guidelines for critique. ALL are welcome to attend the Open House, without obligation. Come and hear about VIP Authors Asheville!

We’ll also be gifting one copy of Publishing Made Easy & Profitable digital program ($177 value) at the meeting to a registered new member! Keep reading for details on how to be eligible to win.

Win a Free Publishing Program (digital copy)

Once registered, you are eligible to win a free copy of Publishing Made Easy & Profitable! One copy of of the program will be given away at the Open House to a registered new member. Publishing Made Easy & Profitable shows you how to turn your material into print books, ebooks, audio books and all new forms of media delivery. Read full program description here>>

Good News! Your chances of winning the program are 1 in 10 or better! (Actual odds are determined by number of paid registrations, which is capped at 10.)

VIP Authors Asheville!

Membership in this group is limited to 10 writers. The best way to ensure your position in VIP Authors Asheville! is to confirm your participation by registering for the group. ALL registered members receive a signed, print copy of 4Ps to Publishing Success: Get Your Manuscript Off Your Desk & Into Print, the workbook we’ll use for the class.

You can register online. If you prefer to pay by phone, send an email with your phone number and we will call you to get your information. Either way, you can take advantage of the convenient payment plan or save by making one payment.

Registration is open until all 10 spaces are filled or by July 12, the first week of the group. Even if you cannot begin the first week, you can save your place with your registration and your 10 weeks begins from the meeting you attend. A waiting list will be created once the group fills at 10 members.

Your Next Steps

RSVP for the Open House (if you haven’t already).

Register for VIP Authors Asheville! to be eligible for the free copy of Publishing Made Easy & Profitable.

Be sure to email us if you have any questions at all or want to join by phone.

See you soon!

New Writers Group NOW FORMING: VIP Authors Asheville!

I am holding an OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, July 5, for serious writers who are interested in publishing their work as print and/or digital books. The purpose of the Open House is to familiarize potential group members with the objectives, format and benefits of VIP Authors Asheville!, an in-person weekly writers group.

Beginning on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, VIP Authors Asheville! will meet on Tuesday nights from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The two-hour sessions will include 30 minutes writing/publishing instruction and 90 minutes reading & critique. Weekly member reading participation will rotate to ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to give and receive feedback.

The group is limited to 10 writers and will meet in a private, gallery-like setting close to downtown Asheville. (The exact location will be disclosed upon registration.) In order to realize any real benefit from participating in the group, a consecutive 10-week commitment is required.  If you cannot begin on July 12, you can reserve your space in the group with the paid fee and your ten consecutive weeks will begin from your first meeting.

All genres welcome.

Requirements of the group

• You have begun a body of work: book, articles, poem or essay/short story collection.
• You have a writing sample to share the first week.
• You are committed to taking your work to the next level (improvement and/or publishing).
• You are open and receptive to suggestions for revision.
• You are willing to do whatever it takes to reach your writing goals.
• You are willing to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative environment
• You will commit to regular attendance and participation.

Overall objectives of the group

• Improve writing skills
• Increase knowledge of the publishing process

July 5 Open House Agenda

• Introductions
• Review format of meetings
• Review code of ethics and proper etiquette for critique
• Review topics of instruction
• Q&A

Please RSVP that you will attend and directions to the meeting place will be sent to you.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

P.S.  Too curious to wait until July 5? Read all VIP Authors Asheville! here>>