Bring your book to Life The Author – Publisher Partnership

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Bring Your Book to Life

How to Set Your Book Up for Marketing and Sales Success

Have a book idea, manuscript, or published book and wondering what comes next?

Join the Women’s National Book Association – Los Angeles Chapter for an engaging and informative workshop designed to help authors transform their ideas into successful books and build a strategy to reach readers.

Whether you’re writing your first book, preparing a proposal, seeking a publisher, or looking for ways to increase visibility and sales, this program will provide practical guidance from two accomplished industry experts.

Featured Speakers

Debra Eckerling – The Book Proposal Expert

Award-winning author, speaker, podcaster, and book proposal specialist, Debra Eckerling helps thought leaders turn their expertise into compelling nonfiction book proposals that attract agents and publishers. Creator of The DEB Method for goal-setting simplified and author of the award-winning Your Goal Guide, Debra has helped countless authors clarify their vision and move their book projects forward.

Liz H. Kelly – Founder & CEO, Goody PR

Award-winning publicist, bestselling author, speaker, and Founder of Goody PR and the Goody Business Book Awards, Liz H. Kelly has more than 20 years of experience helping authors, entrepreneurs, and organizations gain visibility through strategic publicity. Her clients have been featured on the TODAY Show, CNN, BBC World News, NPR, TIME, People, and Forbes.

What You’ll Learn

📚 How to develop a strong book concept and proposal

📚 What publishers and agents are looking for

📚 How to build your author platform

📚 Publicity and marketing strategies that create visibility

📚 How to connect with readers and grow your audience

📚 Ways to set your book up for long-term sales success

Why Attend?

This event is more than a workshop—it’s an opportunity to network with fellow authors, writers, publishers, and book lovers who are on the same journey. Bring your questions, exchange ideas, share your book, and learn directly from professionals who have helped authors move from manuscript to marketplace.

Whether your book is still an idea, a work in progress, or already published, you’ll leave with practical tools and valuable connections to help bring your book to life.