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In this episode of The Author's Edge, host Allison Lane dives into a common question from authors: how to arrange book events at bookstores and other venues without prior in-person connections. Allison answers Leslie's question about organizing book events while living abroad, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication and planning. She provides actionable steps including emailing, following up with phone calls, and preparing comprehensive event plans to ensure bookstore buy-in. Allison also encourages authors to support each other by sharing helpful resources and staying informed. Listen in to get invaluable tips on hosting successful book events.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Bookstore's Role

00:38 Welcome to The Author's Edge

00:48 Diving into the Mailbag

01:04 Leslie's Question: Hosting Book Events

02:26 Tips for Planning Your Book Event

05:36 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

05:47 Podcast Sharing and Conclusion

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In this special episode of The Author's Edge, host Allison Lane addresses the common question from aspiring authors: how to write a book when you're not quote/unquote "a writer." Allison talks with celebrated memoir coach and author Marion Roach Smith about the significance of personal storytelling in nonfiction, the differences between memoir and autobiography, and actionable steps for starting and structuring a memoir. Marion encourages emerging authors to embrace their stories and integrate their personal experiences to create compelling narratives. The episode includes practical advice for writing memoirs, tackling common fears, and understanding the market for memoirs. It also touches on the importance of crafting engaging titles and building a presence through essays and opinion pieces. Allison and Marion emphasize the need for courage in memoir writing and provide insights into querying agents and marketing one's work.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Storytelling and Memoir

00:43 Addressing Common Questions About Writing

01:05 The Importance of Personal Storytelling

01:17 Interview with Marion Roach Smith

02:13 Starting Your Memoir: Tips and Insights

04:18 Understanding Memoir vs. Autobiography

06:13 Writing with Authority and Expertise

08:15 Crafting a Compelling Memoir

10:56 Engaging Your Audience with Personal Stories

14:37 Querying Agents and Publishing Tips

24:00 Think Like a Marketer: Audience Segmentation

25:59 The Power of Courage in Writing

27:51 Crafting a Compelling Memoir

31:13 The Market for Memoir: Myths and Realities

34:49 Creating a Standout Title

38:14 Building Your Writing Portfolio

44:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Marion Roach Smith: https://marionroach.com
• The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life

https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9780446584845

• Take Marion’s Memoir Classes: https://marionroach.com/learn-to-write-memoir-in-4-online-memoir-classes-with-marion-roach-smith/
• Qwerty podcast: https://marionroach.com/category/qwerty-podcast/
• I Don’t Know How You Do It podcast by Jessica Fein: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dont-know-how-you-do-it/id1668168226
• The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards by Jessica Waite https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9781668044858
• Breathtaking: a Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes by Jessica Fein https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9781681151106

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Mastering Your Book Pitch: Insights from the Publishing World

In this episode of the Author's Edge, Allison Lane discusses how to position your book to make it appealing to publishers and agents. Allison addresses a question from Bill, an author who received positive feedback from editors but faced rejections based on market fit. She advises against citing declined editors' feedback and instead recommends using their positive comments to strengthen your query. Allison underscores the importance of making your book sound like a must-have product while customizing your pitch for each editor or agent. She also encourages listeners to ask questions and share the podcast with others.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Selling Your Book

00:31 Welcome to The Author's Edge

00:50 Building Your Visibility

01:11 Question from Bill: Positive Feedback Dilemma

01:59 Handling Positive Feedback in Queries

03:35 Making Your Book a Must-Have

05:44 Final Tips and Encouragement

06:20 Sharing and Supporting Others

07:09 Conclusion and Farewell

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