Publishing, Platform, and Publicity: What Writers Should Know, A Virtual Workshop led by Dawn Michelle Hardy

  • April 23, 2022
  • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Online (Zoom)
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Publishing, Platform, and Publicity: What Writers Should Know

A Workshop led by Dawn Michelle Hardy

It's easy for Oprah and Beyonce, or even Marlon James and Chimananda Ngozi Adichie to garner press for their work. But what about the new author on the block? The majority of Dawn Michelle Hardy's authors are first-time book authors when she works with them. 

In this session the Literary Lobbyist will share proven methods of getting local, regional, and national press as a debut author of fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, and children's books. Hint: The bigger the outlet, the less the book is a lead factor in consideration. She will discuss how to create and grow your author platform, and will offer practical advice for submitting for awards, literary journals and building a portfolio of published bylines. 


BIO:

Recently featured in Forbes Women, Dawn Michelle Hardy is celebrating her 20th year in the book publishing industry. Dawn is an award-winning book publicist and highly sought-after publishing consultant. She founded her firm Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting Agency in 2004 to aid and advocate for Black writers and their books. A "Cool Jobs" profile by Ebony magazine recognized Dawn as the "literary lobbyist" for her passion in bringing the books of creatives, thought leaders and first time authors to market with national media attention, awards, and events. 

Called a "powerhouse who shares industry truths" in Upscale magazine, Dawn is a frequent  podcast guest and conference presenter who teaches platform building, proposal writing, and the best practices for securing a traditional book deal. She has served as a member of the NAACP Image Award Literary Committee, launched Publishing in Your Pajamas, a virtual conference for emerging authors and hosts, and produces Book Banter TV, an interactive streaming series about writers and their books. Her clients have include New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors, poets and podcasters. For more information see https://theliterarylobbyist.com.











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