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Turning to Fiction: A Debut Novel’s Book Launch

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This summer of change and opportunity continues to roll along with more surprises every day! As I continue to switch this site over to a more fiction-centric location, I want to take this week to focus on fiction as there’s an important date coming up.

Summer Plans and Other Disasters – my debut novel – releases September 15, and I don’t feel ready at all. Writing the book was only the first part. Finding a publisher was only the second. Now I’m in full-on marketing mode, and it’s a new experience for me! I’m taking this opportunity to read back over past posts and tips to see how to make the most of this book launch.

One thing that I know that I need to do is take advantage of social media to spread the word. That’s why I’m hosting an entire WEEK of events, and I hope that you’ll join me for an up-close look at what it takes to launch a debut novel!

September 15 – Release day –Join me on my Facebook page as I celebrate throughout the day

September 17-21 –Each day of the week I’ll be giving away a free copy of Summer Plans and Other Disasters but I’ll also be celebrating a different part of the book with a fun, book-inspired gift. They include:

Monday, September 17 – Lighthouses: I have two beautiful lighthouse ornaments from Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, including this one.

Tuesday, September 18 – Music: Callie loves music, so I’m sharing the love with the treble/bass clef decal. It’s hard to describe, so you’ll have to trust me – it’s awesome.

Wednesday, September 19 – West Side Story: Kyle knows how much Callie loves West Side Story (it’s her favorite!). Find out why when you win a copy of the soundtrack.

Thursday, September 20 – Michigan: There’s something about living in the Mitten State that gets in your blood. You can put the magic of Michigan anywhere you want with a special Michigan decal.

Friday, September 21 – Surprise: You’ll just have to check my Facebook page to see what I’m giving away!

All of this is new to me, so I thank you for your patience as we navigate this together. As I’m learning, I hope you’ll provide feedback:

– What works for you?
– What’s not working for you?
– What do you want to know?
– How can this website better serve you and your needs?

Please stay in touch so this blog can become what you need it to be (and not what I think I might want it to be).

Have a wonderful week!

Intro to Fiction Writing – 4-Week Class in Elk Rapids

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Are You A Writer?
Would you like to be?
Do you have stories in your head just begging to be let out?

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Stop dreaming of writing and start writing today!

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Freelance writer/editor Karin Beery and the Elk Rapids District Library will present a 4-week Intro to Fiction Writing! Join us every Monday in October, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sessions include:

  • Oct. 5: Show, Don’t Tell – The Foundation of Contemporary Fiction
  • Oct. 12: Get Real – Creating Realistic Characters Your Readers Will Love
  • Oct. 19: GMC – Using Goal, Motivation, and Conflict to Capture Your Reader
  • Oct. 26: Getting Published – A Look at Today’s Fiction-Publishing Industry

Space is limited, so register now! Contact Kim Cook at erlib.cook@gmail.com, or call the library at 231-264-9979.

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I’m so excited to announce my first month-long writing class! If you’re in the northern Michigan area, I hope you can attend. If not, I’ll post modified versions of these classes online throughout the weeks following the class. If you can attend, please feel free to bring some of your own work and we can edit it together.

Here’s to a great class!

ABOUT ME

Editor. Teacher. Novelist.
A passionate lover of fiction, Karin doesn't just write novels, she helps others write their best stories! A certified substantive editor with the Christian Editor Connection, her goal is to help authors to put her out of business by equipping them with the tools they need to become better writers.

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