It’s Crowdfunding Unplugged!
Is there a Kickstarter in you? Should there be? Would you like to know savvy tips to be successful?
Find out and determine exactly how to create, use and succeed with any crowding funding activity.
Whether you need $1,000 or $100,000, crowdfunding is an option.
There’s money in the cyber clouds and Author U’s first regular Saturday pops with a topic that authors want to know about … where to get money to support, create, publish and market their books.
Crowdfunding: Raise Capital To Fund Your Creative Project
Crowdfunding is “the” method for creative thinkers to raise capital for their businesses and projects. It enables anyone the opportunity to raise money for anything, without going to a publisher, VC, or bank. In this workshop, Leigh Lepore, Founder of Crowdfunding Strategy & Information, will walk through what crowdfunding is, which type of crowdfunding (e.g., donations, rewards, debt, or equity) is ideal for which situations, and how to set up a successful campaign. We will discuss in detail the key steps for engaging an audience, presenting your project to the market (including creating the right video), and hitting your goal.
- Would you like money for your Book Project?
- Would you like to expand your book empire using OPM—other people’s money?
- Would you like to learn the how and why of how to do it?
- Would you like to learn about crowdfunding from someone who creates the strategy and copy for crowdfunding projects?
- Would you like to learn how to create your own crowdfunding project?
We’ve got the answers to all of the above and much more. See you Saturday morning for a late Brunch and Learn at Author U.
Author U is switching to a Brunch and Learn format after the recent survey with our members.
Leigh Lepore is a crowdfunding strategist. She raises funds for products, creative ideas and causes. Leigh has raised a total of $40K for her personal campaigns and has researched, blogged and trained with top platforms and crowdfunding partners to assist in the raising of mega thousands for authors and entrepreneurial projects.
Leigh is the Founder of Crowdfunding Strategy & Information. She advises small businesses and creative individuals on raising money for their projects through crowdfunding. Leigh has successfully raised $40K for her personal campaigns and advised others on campaigns of over $100K. She is passionate about helping others and being socially responsible. She is focused on crowdfunding especially for those who cannot fundraise for themselves and believes in a communal yet competitive approach to achieve success.
She began her career in crowdfunding while in San Francisco where she trained with the top funding platforms and worked with industry partners. Since then, her passion for democratizing funding and empowering others has led her to raise thousands of dollars and help people around the world.
Leigh started her career in Environmental Engineering and Strategy Consulting with a top global consulting firm. She later transitioned to work for a Fortune 200 financial services corporation until fulfilling her entrepreneurial spirit and successfully reinventing an antique African art business in San Francisco.
When: Saturday, June 15th from 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, DTC
Cost: $30 members | $40 nonmembers
What Authors Need to Know About CrowdFunding and Why You Should Care
Get ready to dust off any preconceived ideas that you have about crowdfunding. This WebinarGold will tell and demonstrate everything you needed to know about crowdfunding but were afraid to ask.
Cost: FREE to all AuthorU members
Time: 7 pm Eastern to 8 pm
Register: On AuthorU website under Events or go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4918103785740100609
October 26th Salon:
Everything You Need to Know About CrowdFunding and You Didn’t Know to Ask … Start Building Your Campaign Tonight!
There’s nothing like having cash to fuel your book project. You can use your own; you can borrow it; you can have a massive garage sale … or you can do it the OPM way—other people’s money.
Judith is going to walk you through how to create a CrowdFunding campaign, step-by-step. She’s worked with several authors who have all succeeded. Yes, it’s work—but how else are you going to get moneys that you don’t have to pay back? If you don’t think you have the ultimate winning lottery ticket, here’s where to start.
Don’t miss this Salon for GOLD and BestSeller members only. You will have extensive handouts with it.
Must have to participate in this session: Your laptop, images that can be used to enhance any slides you start to create—the more the better. If you have key phrases and quotes that link to what your expertise is and your book is about, have them already written in a file. You will get video tips as well. Expect a few hot seats.
When: Monday, October 26th DINNER INCLUDED
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Where: Judith’s Offices, Aurora
Cost: $30 – You are encouraged to get Judith’s book on Amazon and bring it with you that night, The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers.
Do you struggle with social media marketing? Every independent author needs to be active in social media. Most authors have a love-hate relationship. This morning, we’ll ease the strain as you’ll learn tips and tricks to grow your online influence, gather more subscribers, and sell more books.
When: 9:00 AM to 12: 30 pm
Get ready to snap, crackle and truly POP using the social media platforms for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram PLUS how to get to your ideal target market. It all happens in the BIG 5 May Webinar series.
AuthorYOU will deliver an every Thursday live session beginning at 11 a.m. Mountain Time throughout May. Each will last up to 90 minutes, depending on the question. This is a special PAID webinar series, not a freebie.
Put the 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 on your calendar now. If you are registered, you will get the replay. It will not be available to the public.
There are two ways to participate.
- Get all 5 for $100 (saving $25)
- Cherry pick which ones you want at a $25 each
Session 1 (up to 90 Minutes):
How To Identify & Connect With Your Target Market Using Social Media
In this interactive 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will conduct exercises that will help you gain clarity on your target market, how to locate that target market on the internet through strategic keyword research, and use the top social media platforms to increase brand awareness and book sales.
Session 2 (up to 90 Minutes):
How To Strategically Use Facebook Business Pages to Increase Reach & Engagement
In this 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will learn the most effective ways to post, when to post and what to post to gain massive exposure and community engagement. In addition, you will learn powerful action-steps that will help you connect with strategic referral partners and find relevant content for your community using your Facebook business page.
Session 3 (up to 90 Minutes):
How To Gain Followers & Increase Brand Awareness Through Your Instagram Business Page
In this 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will learn the most effective ways to use your Instagram business page to increase followers through business page optimization, strategic use of hashtags, images, and call to actions.
Session 4 (up to 90 Minutes):
How To Maximize Your Use Of LinkedIn
In this 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will learn the importance of being found by the right LinkedIn contacts and finding the right LinkedIn contacts to establish powerful connections that will increase your sales force.
Session 5 (up to 90 Minutes):
How To Strategically Use Twitter To Gain Brand Awareness and Book Sales
In this 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will learn Twitter tips & tricks that will help you strategically manage your twitter account to connect with the influencers and your target market.
Count me in for all 5: $100
I want just a few ( identify which):
Session 1 – Target Markets $25
Session 2 – Facebook $25
Session 3 – Instagram $25
Session 4 – LinkedIN $25
Session 5 – Twitter $25
Choose Your Sessions Below
Note: You will receive email invitations to register/join the webinar a few days prior to each webinar date that you sign up for. Keep a look out for the email. The replays will also be available to you.
Podcasting and Writing Pearls
Judith Briles and Mara Purl will join forces … to provide a variety of writing tips to move you into the new year with new ideas, new tips on completing your “next” work PLUS entering the wide world of podcasting. Is it time for you to get in front of the mic and share your wisdom and expertise? How about your awesome storytelling or interviewing of others?
Everything You Need to Know About Podcasting!
- What is a Podcast?
- Should you start a podcast?
- Should you record it yourself?
- Can you record in your home office?
- Are podcasts only for non-fiction authors?
- Can fiction be podcast?
- Can a serial story become a podcast?
Join us for a breakthrough seminar.
When: SATURDAY, November 2
Where: CADA – Colorado Automotive Dealers … 290 Speer Blvd., Denver
Time: 8.30 to 11.30 a.m.
COST: AuthorYOU members $22; Nonmembers $32. Prices will increase $10 on October 29th.
REGISTER: At the Links Below (Early Bird Registration Has Ended)
Paid VIP AuthorYOU Members Register Here ($32)
Non-AuthorYOU Members Register Here ($42)
