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Navigate the Modern Publishing Landscape w/ Gulf Coast Writers Assn. on Jan. 20 in South Fort Myers
Marc Bric's talk on Navigating the Modern Book Publishing Landscape will focus on the pluses and minuses of traditional, self and assisted publishing.
The meeting, open to the public, will be held Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Masonic Lodge/Peace Community Church, 17671 Pine Ridge Road, near Fort Myers Beach in South Fort Myers. General admission is free for first-time visitors; $5 for subsequent visits, payable via PayPal; and free for members.
“The publishing industry today looks much different than it did a decade ago, says Bric. “In that time, self-publishing has outgrown its longstanding 'vanity' stigma and become a viable publishing option for many writers. The traditional publishing industry has also experienced great changes and as a result it just isn’t what it used to be, even for those who’ve found success within the system.”
Besides providing an overview of the modern book publishing landscape and advising authors on how to successfully navigate it, Bric will also discuss book proposals, manuscript preparation and other facets of preparing for publication.
About FriesenPress
FriesenPress, which since 2009 has helped thousands of authors publish over 8,000 titles, is the world's only 100% employee-owned publishing services provider. It is part of Canada's largest independent book printer, Friesens Corporation. FriesenPress offers professional editing, design, distribution, and promotional support to those seeking to self-publish their books.
Marc Bric, a graduate of the University of Manitoba’s English program, brings over a decade of communications experience to his role as Publishing Consultant at FriesenPress. His supportive nature and passion for storytelling has helped hundreds of writers around the globe successfully publish books they are proud to have authored.
About GCWA
Founded in 1995, the Gulf Coast Writers Association, Inc. (GCWA) provides a forum for fellowship, education, and information for writers, editors and associates. GCWA’s well-regarded annual writing contest draws a wide range of authors. Its recent book launch at the Alliance for the Arts for its new anthology Storm Stories--Hurricane Ian--available on Amazon and at local outlets--was a sell-out event.
Based in Fort Myers, GCWA attracts members from throughout Southwest Florida. At monthly meetings, speakers and workshops offer expert advice on such topics as writing techniques, publishing, and marketing.
Participants at GCWA meetings also have the opportunity to read their works. The literary genres run the gamut from poetry, adult fiction and nonfiction to children’s and young adult, historical fiction, romance, mystery/thriller, memoir, essay and screenplay. Members include full-time writers as well as corporate professionals, teachers, and business owners, working or retired.
GCWA’s website is https://gulfwriters.org/ . Follow GCWA on X (Twitter) at https://twitter.com/GCWA_SWFL . Find it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gulfwriters.org. Connect with it on MeetUp at www.meetup.com/gulf-coast-writers-association .
