National Press Club independent authors to meet on March 14

A group of National Press Club members who are independent authors will meet Thursday, March 14, to share marketing, publishing and distribution ideas. The monthly meeting will run from 9:30 a.n. to 11 a.m. in the McClendon Room.

Contact Club member Ed Barks at [email protected] to reserve your seat in advance. There is no cost to participate. If you have interest but are unable to attend, email Barks to be advised of future gatherings.

The March agenda includes a discussion of the features, benefits, and challenges of three approaches to publishing -- indie, vanity/hybrid, and traditional with a major publishing house -- which was postponed from last month's meeting. There is also time for discussion at the end.

An independent author is someone who has written and published at least one full-length book not using a traditional publisher. The book(s) must be available for sale to the public. Print, ebook, POD and audio book formats qualify.

This is a forum for independently published authors to learn more about the business of authorship. It is not a writing or critique group. We share successes and challenges related to the writing, publishing, marketing, and distribution of books. Attendance is limited to Club members.