authors
Read Local San Diego aims to get authors
out from behind the computer and face to face with readers to create a richer
reading experience for all. We hope this will nurture non-readers into
excited readers and casual readers into voracious readers. These goals will
be accomplished in two ways to start:
- By compiling the most comprehensive, searchable online directory
of authors available
- By connecting Readers and Authors in a series of year-round,
county-wide events
BENEFITS OF JOINING READ LOCAL SAN DIEGO
- RLSD is a KNOWLEDGE BASE. Its comprehensive, searchable online
database is THE source to discover local authors.
- RLSD is a NETWORK. It creates connections between readers and
authors. Our kickoff event is the weekend of November 14 and 15, 2009, with
quarterly events to follow. We anticipate ongoing events throughout the
county.
- RLSD is a MARKETING COALITION. It builds relationships between
authors, publishers and venues, and expands the market reach of sponsors and
venues by drawing traffic to their locations.
- RLSD is a FACILITATOR. It unifies diverse groups of readers,
authors, publishers, and literary support and creates a literary coalition
and channel. It aids the Community Relationship Managers and Event
Coordinators by being a single source for talent, contact, and
organization.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Do I have to join to enjoy the author benefits?
Yes, authors must join to be featured in the directory. They can also sign up
to be part of events planned and scheduled quarterly throughout the year.
Can I list more than one book?
Yes. The $25 membership is for up to three book listings. If you want to list
another three books, you need to pay for another listing.
How much does it cost?
Membership, which includes listing in the directory, costs $25 per year. Each
quarterly event, which includes at least one event for one book, costs $25.
You can purchase membership and one event for $45, or membership and four
events (one each quarter) for $100.
Can I sell books on the site?
Yes you may. And, if the event is at a bookstore, we ask that you sell the
book through the bookstore.
How can I participate in the events?
Sign up for an event on the events page, and the event committee will be in
touch with you about featuring your book at an upcoming presentation. We will
try to match you with others in your genre which we anticipate will allow a
bigger draw for authors.
What Does Online Membership Get Me?
Online Membership gets you a listing on the database, searchable by readers,
book sellers, and other publishing professionals. It gives you the
opportunity to be featured on our home page when you have something
special to share with the reading public. It gives you numerous
opportunities to meet face to face with your reading public.
What do I Get if I Sign Up For Events?
You get the opportunity meet with the reading public, to read your work and
sell your books at the event. You have the opportunity to network with other
writers and publishing professionals.
RLSD Author Submission Form
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