SSWW Welcomes Social Media Panelists/SSWW Members Hayley Rose, Cindy Kibbe and Courtney Schrauben

November 22, 2019 by Patricia Brooks

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

Welcomes three SSWW Members as our

Social Media Panelists

Cindy Kibbe, Hayley Rose, Courtney Schrauben

WHAT: Monthly Speaker/Dinner Meeting

WHEN: Wed DEC 18^th 5:30 pm – See PayPal info below*

WHERE: Starfire Golf Club, 11500 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

WHY: Mission: The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women writers and authors, an alliance with professionals relating to writing, publishing, and marketing of books, and camaraderie and support.

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SPEAKERS – SOCIAL MEDIA PANEL: SSWW Members Cindy Kibbe, Hayley Rose and Courtney Schrauben will share their expertise on social media marketing with you through pre-planned questions offered by moderator Patricia L. Brooks. There will be time before closing the program for questions from the audience. We look forward to your participation. See introductions below on each of the panelists.

Hayley Rose has been entertaining and educating children across the country since 2002.

Her range of educational, interactive concept books have earned over 50 national and international book awards and cover subjects ranging from manners and mindfulness, to math and geography, to music and emotions. Over the years Hayley has been invited to speak at bookstores including Barnes and Noble, Borders and Bookman’s, and for the last few years Hayley has been a featured author at the Children’s Learning and Play Festival which garners crowds of 10,000 and up.

Hayley was recently interviewed on the Author Learning Center alongside authors Stan Lee and R.L. Stine, and she had the honor of presenting keynote presentations for the Readers Favorite International Book Awards and the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Conference among others. www.booksbyhayleyrose.com

Cindy Kibbe is an Arizona-based freelance writer, marketing consultant, and author, and has more than a decade of award-winning journalism experience. Her publications have appeared in numerous publications, and newspapers, web, and radio.

Cindy has developed websites and social media platforms for clients, where she increased Twitter followers by 90% and earned more than 23,000 impressions in the first year for one client and garnered more than 1,000 followers in less than six months for another client.

She also had a long career in health care, including clinical practice as a medical technologist. She held positions in quality management and IT project management, where she wrote policies and procedures for national vendors that were used by clients across the country. www.ckdonnelly.com

With a background in public relations, journalism and marketing, Courtney Schrauben has managed a variety of social media accounts including auto companies, social impact organizations, nonprofits, and business to business accounts.

She currently works at Sprouts Farmers Market on the regional marketing team and focusses on partnerships, direct marketing and social media for over 325 grocery stores in 21 states.

She is currently writing a children’s book and continues to write poetry. For more information visit courtneyschrauben.com.

NOTE:

RSVP before NOON the Friday morning before the meeting The Starfire Golf Club needs to order food a week in advance, and must receive a guaranteed number at that time, the confirmed deadline for an RSVP! Thank you for appreciating our contract with the Starfire Golf Club.

*Please PAY IN ADVANCE with PAYPAL on this website only – see home page www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com NOTE upper right corner for the link. Please fill out the form and pay with your credit card before NOON the FRIDAY before the meeting! Meeting information on the left of the main page. Thank you!

PRICING: $30 for members and guests. We no longer take checks or cash at the door, except for payment of Annual Dues. Thank you for moving forward with SSWW.

CHECK-IN: Please check-in between 5:15 and 5:45 pm. The buffet is available by 5:45 Themeeting starts promptly at 6:00.

All those attending the meeting must pay for the dinner/room/speaker. The cost is noted above. Pick up your name badge at the front table and ENJOY a wonderful night!

Guests pick up a membership signup sheet too.

AGENDA: The agendas will be on the dinner table with a lot of wonderful announcements for you, including the schedule of upcoming meeting speakers. Remember, the announcements are reviewed at 6:00 with dinner. The member introductions follow at 30 seconds each.

DIRECTIONS: From the 101 Freeway, exit Shea Blvd and go West to Hayden Road and then North a quarter mile, the club is on the West side (Left) of the street. From the South, cross Shea Blvd going north on Hayden Road, again, it is on the West side (Left) of the street. 11500 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale.

Goals of the Group

Value all the professional women writers seeking to share their expertise
Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing
Attend monthly meetings to move the group and its members forward
Learn and share in the experiences of monthly professional speakers
Grow the group to a membership of active and contributing women
Encourage participation by members as mentors, and volunteers
Support and challenge each other to always be writing
Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals
Have fun, meet trustworthy women writers, share dreams

ANN VIDEAN to speak to Scottsdale Society of Women Writers at their NEW location – the Chaparral Suites on Jan 26th – RSVP required

January 6, 2011 by Patricia Brooks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Patricia L. Brooks, president, founder

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

480-250-5556 or [email protected]

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

Wishes you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

ANN VIDEAN www.videanunlimited.com

Dreams Come True

to speak to Scottsdale Society of Women Writers

WHO: Scottsdale Society of Women Writers

WHAT: Monthly Guest Speaker/Dinner Meeting

WHERE: NEW LOCATION The Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N, Scottsdale Rd at Chaparral Rd light, NE corner – enter off Chaparral at 4^th Floor Grill entrance, take elevator to the 4^th floor, exit and turn left to the Cactus Room

WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30, Wed. January 26^th , 2010

WHY: The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women writers and authors, an alliance with businesses relating to writing and publishing, and camaraderie and support.

HOW: PLEASE – RSVP now to Patricia L. Brooks, president/founder

Cell 480-250-5556 or [email protected]

NOTE: *See notes below for dinner fees and new format for the new location, thank you.

SPEAKER: January – Ann Videan speaker, author, marketing guru, songwriter www.videanunlimited.com

Do you have a writing dream, but can’t get past everyday reality? Need a jump-start to move you toward your goal? Ann Videan’s facilitated session can help you. With input from everyone in the room, we’ll ask what you need, and share ideas and support. Expect to walk away with at least one, but probably many, positive action items to help you take the next step with your writing. By listening, planning and taking action, you can find true fulfillment, just as the heroine does in Ann’s new novel Rhythms & Muse.

Ann Videan In addition to consulting for the last 15 years with visionary entrepreneurs about business-tribe development and word-of-mouth marketing, Ann Videan recently achieved her own life dreams of becoming an author and singer/songwriter. She just published her first book Rhythms & Muse with its accompanying CD of five original tunes inspired by the novel’s “dreams come true” theme. You can learn more about Ann at www.videanunlimited.com

*There are changes to the menu and the cost of the meeting, and the way you pay for your meal at the meeting. Please note all our changes below.

MENU: Salad and dessert, beverage and roll or a sandwich and dessert, beverage and roll – both with tax and gratuity included = $22.00 – you will have a CHOICE the night of the meeting.

COST: The $22.00 is the cost for members. Guests will pay $25.00 and will again be able to visit two times before being asked to join us. The additional $3 will go toward a charitable donation at the end of the year.

CHECKS: Please make your check out to Scottsdale Society of Women Writers for the $22.00 as a member OR the $25.00 as a guest PRIOR to coming to the meeting to save time at the check-in table. Thank you.

CHECK-IN: Please check-in between 5:00 and 6:00 at the table at the door so we can start the meeting promptly at 6:00 as we always do. At the check-in table you will: (1) leave your check made payable to Scottsdale Society of Women Writers, (2) have your name checked off the RSVP list, (3) pick up your name badge – your receipt for the food server to identify you as paid.

AGENDA: The agendas will be on the dinner table as before and the format will remain the same.

ROOM: We will meet in the Cactus Room which is on the fourth floor of Chaparral Suites just off the center elevator, immediately to the left of the 4^th Floor Grille. See directions below for this elevator and parking. You will be facing the 4^th Floor Grille exiting this elevator. Do not enter the Grille, take an immediate left. We are in the Cactus Room, a banquet room just a few yards away.

DIRECTIONS: Chaparral Suites is located in downtown Scottsdale at Chaparral Road and Scottsdale Road on the north/east corner and just north of Fashion Square Mall – Chaparral Road has a light. Parking is in the rear – there are two large parking lots. Best to enter from the middle elevator for the 4^th Floor Grille; yes, we are on the 4^th floor.

From the 101 freeway exit Chaparral Road and go west just prior to Scottsdale Road and enter the side drive right or north where it says 4^th Floor Grille and come up that elevator – it is in the center of the hotel complex. There is an awning marked 4^th Floor Grille. This is the easiest way in – not through the lobby. The parking lots are in the back and side on the north end of the complex.

THANK YOU

Patricia L. Brooks

President and founder

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers

[email protected]

480-250-5556 cell

The Publishing Process – what it is and what it takes

February 22, 2009 by Patricia Brooks

The purpose of this proposal is to share the benefits of self-publishing with you and to give you answers to questions about why self-publishing is the vehicle for your publishing needs and your manuscript.

This proposal will show you how we will work together to develop your manuscript to a finished product, just the way you envisioned it, and take it through the marketing stage if that is also your desire.

This proposal will show you how we will provide you all the possible services you need with one-stop service, and how we will stay with you until you are ready to go it alone.

Patricia L. Brooks, MAOM

Earl L. Goldmann

BROOKS GOLDMANN PUBLISHING, LLC

[email protected]

480-250-5556 cell

www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com

INTRODUCTION TO OUR SERVICES what we will do for you!

BROOKS GOLDMANN PUBLISHING COMPANY, LLC

The author’s answer to guidance and consultation in a self-publishing “partnership”……

Consultation, Coaching, Idea generation, Production, Publishing, Sales and Marketing expertise at your disposal in a win/win relationship……

Answers at various levels and related fees to meet your needs on your timeline……

LEVEL ONE CONSULTATION

Being there for you!

THE FOLLOWING INTRODUCTORY CONSULTATION SERVICES CAN BE AVAILABLE to you with guidance by

Patricia L. Brooks, president/founder

Earl L. Goldmann, manager/partner:

I. Consultation – to guide you in making the best possible decisions necessary to take your completed manuscript to fruition by taking you through the self-publishing process in a clear and concise manner

II. Management – to assist you with what you have in an idea, research and writings by helping you put it all into an outline that will become your book by helping you to conceptualize the theme and purpose of the book

III. Coaching – to mentor you in structuring your thoughts and passion into a saleable manuscript ready for a “peer” review and editing while giving you insight into what needs to happen to make it unique and different

IV. Idea Generation – to brainstorm with you for more and better ideas for your marketing plan and publicity campaign that are the critical 60% of your future success as an author

V. Ghost Writing – to offer a partnership to your writing and to put your thoughts on paper by bringing your work to the forefront of your dreams and an opportunity to be a force in your genre

LEVEL TWO flaunting your style!

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTION SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED to you by our many vendors in a “bundled” package offering to prepare your manuscript:

A. Photography – enhance your book with a professional in the book photography industry

B. Art Design – develop your book cover as the “point-of-purchase” with a professional who will design it with your ideas and their vision to attract the public and send the right message

C. Graphic Design – augment your book so the size and type style of the letters praise your work set the tone of voice

D. Editing – cultivate a “must read” book with a professional editor that has improved the voice, structure, flow and story line to your liking

E. Proofreading – mature the book with proper grammar and punctuation

F. Peer Review – a look at the book with “fresh eyes” and an open heart

LEVEL THREE Taking care of details!

THE FOLLOWING PRINTING RELATED SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED to you through the publishing entity of the company for the completion of your manuscript:

1) Typesetting – proper formatting, spell check and minor corrections

2) Conversion to PDF format to be sent to printing source

3) Copywriting – submission of necessary paperwork

4) ISBN Numbers – submission of necessary paperwork

5) Barcode – submission of necessary paperwork

6) Printing – research on best prices and highest quality

7) Distribution – research and suggestions

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

To be considered now:

v What size, in dimensions, are the manuscript and the anticipated book?

v Is it to be hard cover or soft cover or both; will it be an e-book later?

v How many estimated pages now and in the final book?

v What paper type will be used, cream, white, acid based, 50#, 60#?

v What additional inside graphics, illustrations, charts, photos are required?

v What type of cover design, photos, artwork, and colors will be used?

LEVEL FOUR helping to let you shine!

THE FOLLOWING MULTI-LAYERED MARKETING SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED to you through our marketing/PR division:

a. Successful Value Selling – research and guidance to take advantage of opportunities on websites, newsletters, blogs, E-magazines, catalogs and special promotions to create need

b. ‘Marketing Plans Made Magical’ – consultation and guidance to develop and write a 12 month/10 part plan of magic to differentiate your book and platform’s branding

c. Publicity Campaign – consultation and guidance to develop and write a 3-6-9 or 12 month campaign for the growth of your platform and maintenance of your image

d. Press Kits – consultation on the necessities of a packet that will get attention with the media outlets and help you to be successful in your efforts to obtain critical exposure

e. Positioning Consultation – overview of how to approach your marketplace, target your market, find your niche and set your goals to “hook” your audience in your genre

Please consider accepting this proposal of our company and services. Please review it entirely and then ask yourself the following SEVEN questions. If you answer yes to all or most of them, we should proceed to build a working relationship.

We look forward to hearing from you and to discussing the possibilities of a partnership to “launch your book out” into the marketplace.

Regards,

Patricia L. Brooks, MAOM

Earl L. Goldmann

480-250-5556 cell

[email protected]

www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com

PUBLISHING “PARTNERSHIP” questions to ask at this time:

· Do you want to be in “partnership” with the publishing process?

· Do you want to learn the publishing process?

· Do you want to go through the process of book publishing quickly?

· Do you want to have control over your intellectual property?

· Are you able to look at your book and you as a business?

· Are you willing to commit to the marketing efforts needed to launch your book and promote yourself?

· Are you willing to learn more about marketing and PR?

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