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Contact us with questions or to register.

Everyone who attends will receive a thank you gift and one writer will be selected from among those who join the writers group to receive a the Grand Prize: Publishing Made Easy & Profitable digital program, a $177 value.

Why Join VIP Authors Asheville?

One of the most rewarding aspects of my 35-year publishing career has been facilitating Writers Groups. Members are uplifted, empowered and inspired by the experience of sharing, learning and supporting one another.

The only downside I noticed when I joined my first group in South Florida over 10 years ago was a lack of publishing knowledge among members. The talent was evident, but no one knew what to do with the material once complete, or how to get published.

So I was prompted to share my knowledge. I offered a small workshop, which soon grew to a weekly meeting that offered 30-minutes of instruction and 90 minutes of sharing and feedback. The members of these groups finished and published their books because they focused on improving their writing skills and becoming educated about the business of publishing.

Today, the publishing industry is upside down from where it was from only a few years ago, from where it had been for the past 50 to 75 years. Writers have much more opportunity to see their work published than ever before in history, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to do.

Having the how-to knowledge or a mentor who can guide you along the path in this new publishing environment is an invaluable asset and truly an essential ingredient to publishing success.

And so, I am inspired to create such in an environment in Asheville!

Please join me at the Open House on July 5 at 7:00pm to learn more about the group, meet other writers and receive a free gift just for attending. All genres welcome.

Read more about the group here>>

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

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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!

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>>

During this class you will learn:

• The best time to begin marketing your book
• Why you need a marketing plan
• What authors should and should not have on their websites
• The benefits of blogging and social media
• How to get readers to your blog
• Recommended social media tools
• How to plan a virtual book tour
• And, much more!

Time: 8:00pm Eastern Time (7pm Central, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific).

Call Details: Available on Members Only Page or after registration.

How to Register:

Members: You are already registered. Log on to the Members-Only page for call-in details. The audio recording of the class will be posted to the members page within 24 hours after the event.

Non-Members: Not a member, but want to hear the class? You can pay for the class only.

Tuition for non-members: $14.95 (includes mp3 recording download). Call-in details for the class will be sent after purchase is made. You will also receive the mp3 audio recording after the class, in case you miss the call or want to review the material again.

Registration for this class is now closed.

Speaker bio:

Teresa Morrow combines her three passions: writing, reading and networking in her business, Key Business Partners, LLC. She manages book promotion campaigns for authors, coaches, speakers and writers. She is on the Florida Board of Advisors with Women in eCommerce and an Editor at Large at WE Magazine for Women ™ (http://www.wemagazineforwomen). Teresa is passionate about helping people spread their message to others and she is available for 20 minute free consultation. She also contributes a weekly blog series called “Social Media Book List” at Successful-Blog.com and monthly post titled TGIF Book Marketing at Book Buzzr.com. You can contact Teresa via email at keybusinesspartners@gmail.com or visit her website at Key Business Partners.

My first webinar is about giving webinars! How’s that for synchronicity?

Join us when VIP Author Talks interviews Lee Salz, author of Stop Speaking For Free! The Ultimate Guide to Making Money with Webinars. Lee will explain how you can get paid for your expertise by delivering attendee-funded webinars. Your presentation may be virtual, but the dollars are real!

According to Lee, the right to free speech was never meant to prohibit experts from generating income through speaking. Yet, many authors seem to interpret “free speech” as a mandate to give away their specialized expertise for free, with exposure as their only compensation. But, exposure doesn’t pay the bills.

In this class, you will learn:

• The fine line between free and for-fee webinars
• The keys to selecting saleable content
• The biggest disconnect between speakers and prospective attendees
• How to select a title for your webinar
• How to write a webinar description copy that sells
• Who attends webinars and how to reach them
• How to select a webinar technology company

Time: 8:00pm Eastern Time (7pm Central, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific).

NEW! You can listen online via your computer or call in on your telephone. See Registration instructions below for event access details!

How to Register:

Members: You are already registered. Log on to the Members-Only page for call-in details. The audio recording of the class will be posted to the members page within 24 hours after the event.

Non-Members: Not a member, but want to hear the class? You can pay for the class only.

Tuition for non-members: $14.95 (includes mp3 recording download). Call-in details for the class will be sent after purchase is made. You will also receive the mp3 audio recording after the class, in case you miss the call or want to review the material again.

Registration for this class is now closed.

Lee B. Salz is the recognized authority on attendee-funded webinars. He has helped hundreds of speakers, consultants and trainers stop giving their content away for free and make money delivering attendee-funded webinars. In addition to Stop Speaking for Free!, Lee is also the author of the award-winning book Soar Despite Your Dodo Sales Manager and a featured columnist with both Sales and Marketing Management and SalesforceXP magazines. He’s been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Dallas Morning News, MSNBC, Selling Power Magazine, Training Magazine, and many other leading media publications.

Do you remember Madonna’s Reinvention Tour back in 2004? Like her innovative style, the “reinvention” concept was picked up by other artists. The latest one I could find on Google was the Superchick Reinvention Tour this year. But why should recording artists have all the fun?

• Send an email with your phone number and top three (3) day and time requests for next week only (Monday through Friday, November 1-5, 10am ET to 6pm ET).
• Please limit your time requests to the hour or half hour (9:00, 9:30, etc) and remember to request your appointment in Eastern Time.
• I’ll respond and confirm, assigning you to the  first availability on your list that is not already booked.
• You must include your phone number.

Writing and publishing ebooks to distribute from your website or on the Internet has been a profitable venue for smart writers for years–long before ereaders were ever available.

But not everyone who has authored an ebook has made money. Like most business ventures, knowing what NOT to do and having a proven system are the keys to success.

Join me when VIP Author Talks interviews Ellen Violette, The eBook Coach. Ellen will identify the biggest mistakes people make when authoring an ebook and tell you how to avoid them. She will also share tips and strategies for ebook publishing success.

In this class you will learn:

• Why eBooks are a MUST-HAVE for a successful Internet Business
• How to eliminate writer’s block
• How to take the guesswork out of the process so that you are guaranteed to actually write an ebook every time you want to!
• How to avoid the twin dragons that stop so many people from becoming successful authors: perfectionism and procrastination
• How to create the time you need to author your ebook
• How to write ebooks with minimum effort for maximum profits
• And much, much more!

Time: 8:00pm Eastern Time (7pm Central, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific).

How to Register:

VIP Authors Inner Circle Members: You are already registered. Log on to the Members-Only page for call-in details. The audio recording of the class will be posted to the members page within 24 hours after the event.

Non-Members: Not a member, but want to hear the class? You can pay for the class only.

Tuition for non-members: $14.95 (includes mp3 recording download). Call-in details for the class will be sent after purchase is made. You will also receive the mp3 audio recording after the class, in case you miss the call or want to review the material again.

Registration for this class is now closed.