The California Writers Club - Berkeley Branch, invites you to attend their January 2013 meeting to learn more about leveraging new techonology in the craft of writing and in the marketing of your work. This FREE event is open to the public and  the perfect workshop for San Francisco Bay Area writers, authors, publishers, and those interested in learning more about using Social Media and new technology to create stronger brand awareness.

The California Writers Club monthly meetings are free and open to the public. Each month their is  typically a featured speaker and author. To start the year off, we are featuring David Mitroff, Ph.D. who will speak on leveraging new techonology (Presentation is sponsored by Constant Contact) at the California Writers Club meeting held at the Oakland Public Library at 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 on Sunday January 20th from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. Please arrive before 2:30pm for registration.

Please RSVP so we have an accurate count for the number of people.

Rejection letters piling up? Maybe it’s time for a different approach, one guided by a new perception. Yes, you’re a writer, but you’re also a business. Think brand awareness, networking, and social media. Who better to guide us along these lines than business and media consultant David Mitroff? One of his specialties is “leveraging new technology” to improve marketing. Of your novel, for example, he advises to use social media, including your own customized outlet. “You can join ranks with legions of companies that have created an entire website on WordPress, with a custom homepage and your blog as one of the sub-pages.” How is this helpful? “WordPress drives traffic to your blog. Just include tags with your posts and they’ll automatically add them to their global tag system and
tag surfer, so people who are interested in the topics you cover will easily be able to search for your content.” Learn all this and more on January 20th.

Event Includes:

Friendly greeters and an overall environment that makes it fun and easy to connect with others

Networking with writers, authors, publishers, and other San Francisco Bay Area professionals

Light refreshments

Event Location:

Oakland Public Library - 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Bradley C. Walters Community Room (formerly the West Auditorium) of the Main Library in Oakland at 125 14th Street. There is an entrance directly to the meeting room from Madison Street Entrance between 13th and 14th Streets. Free street parking is available. Wheelchair accessible. The library is a short walk from the Lake Merritt BART station.

Timing:

This event is held on Jan 20th, 2013 from 2:00pm-4:30pm at the Oakland Public Library. The Constant Contact Social Media Workshop starts at 2:45pm. Please arrive between 2:00pm and 2:30pm for check in.

1:00 p.m. Library doors open, Marketing Group Meets, Meeting Setup

1:30 p.m. Registration

2:00 p.m. Refreshments & Networking

2:30 p.m CWC Featured Author

2:45 p.m. David Mitroff, Ph.D. Leveraging New Techonology Workshop sponsored by Constant Contact

RSVP NOW so we can add you to the guest list! MUST RSVP in advance!!

Topics Covered During the Speaking Portion:

David Mitroff, Ph.D. will give a presentaiton on Social Media Marketing Strategies and Best Practices to get the most out of your Social Media activities right now (sponsored by Constant Contact). Topics covered include:

• 9 Key Areas of Social Media Ecosystem
• Core Social Media Tools
• Real World Examples to Implement Today
• Building Your Social Network
• Managing Time and Measuring Results
• and more...

RSVP for FREE! At this point you have all the information you need...  

Who will be there?

Professionals who want to socialize, entrepreneurs, business owners, attorneys, bankers, real estate developers, physicians, technology gurus, sales and marketing experts and other professionals, along with others to socialize and meet new people.

How many people show up?

Our events have at least 20 people, up to 175 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable, regardless of how many people show up... you will be able to meet and talk to anyone... our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving.

What to Bring:

We all look good, when we dress professional. We always take pictures at our events, so you want to look your best!

About Walnut Creek Events:

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