Gain insights into what makes the author–bookstore and author–library relationship thrive with Faye D’Avanza of Library of Care.
Free Event | In Person
Warren, Rhode Island
Bookstores and libraries are a writer’s best friend. But when a writer grows to become a published author, the relationship balance can change from fun-loving customer to awkward sales rep. And this makes sense because writers are taught to write books, not how to sell books. Fortunately, for readers, many authors are eager to learn how to meaningfully connect with bookstores and libraries to promote their book, expand their author brand, and contribute to the growth of more engaged communities.
In this talk you will
gain clarity about the process of working with event staff at bookstores and libraries, including knowing what questions to ask them.
learn the principles of community engagement and how it can help you tailor your focus when pitching bookstores and libraries about your work.
understand the importance of an event pitch and why you need a media kit.
gather insights and advice from a seasoned librarian and bookstore event marketer to help you become a more conscious and collaborative creative-community partner.
This is a free creative engagement talk for writers, published authors, supportive friends, and anyone interested in growing and nurturing their relationships in the book world.
Faye D’Avanza is a writer-editor, professional librarian, creativity gardener, and founder of Library of Care where she connects creative people, places, and ideas to grow more engaged communities. She is also the Marketing and Communications Event Coordinator at Ink Fish Books, and the former Community Engagement Librarian at Barrington Public Library. She passionately serves authors, artists, makers, healers, and other care-centered solopreneurs or small businesses alongside libraries, bookstores, cultural nonprofits, professional associations, and the publishing community. A former Rhode Islander, she now lives among the tourists, trees, and mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, where she publishes the indie newsletter Keeping Creative Time on Substack.