Themes: Writing, Publishing, Creativity, Marketing
Now more than ever, being a writer is more than just about writing the book. Even traditionally published authors are taking on more and more of the marketing efforts to promote their books, but it goes deeper than that: once you are a writer, whether you are published or not, success often means approaching your writing career as a business—and all businesses require branding. In this case, you are the brand.
This session will de-mystify and de-stress the process of building your author brand. Creating an author persona for yourself can be a remarkably freeing way to navigate a writing career, particularly if you are a private or introverted individual. Topics covered will include:
Themes: Writing, Publishing, Creativity
In order to have a book written, you have to start writing it. Starting can sometimes be the biggest hurdle. How do you take an idea and turn it into a book? Moreover, how do you finish a completed first draft of that book in a reasonable amount of time, so you don't end up tinkering with it for 3+ years?
This session will provide a blueprint for helping attendees get started on writing and finishing their first draft, which will include:
Themes: Mental Health, Personal Growth, Empowerment
Mental and chronic illnesses are still largely stigmatized in today's world, and that prevents those of us who do have mental or chronic illnesses from being our authentic selves out loud to our loved ones and to the world at large. That stigma can also promote a level of shame and self-doubt that is detrimental to our personal growth and well-being.
This session will encourage session attendees to engage in the kind of journey that the main character of "Twice in a Lifetime," Isla, goes through by learning how to:
I will also draw from my personal experiences with vulnerability to demonstrate the power and importance of being vulnerable—because the most vulnerable thing I did was write about my own anxiety disorder, panic attacks, depression, and chronic illness in "Twice in a Lifetime." I let the world see what I used to be ashamed of admitting, and sharing that journey and those struggles was one of the most empowering and rewarding experiences of my life. Session attendees can absolutely experience this by practicing the art of being vulnerable.
Melissa Baron is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How to Build Your Author Brand, How to Write that First Draft and The Power of Being Vulnerable. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa Baron for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Melissa Baron generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lois Lowry, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Kate White, Ashley Hope Pérez and Casey McQuiston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa Baron for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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