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On March 11 Fairfax Librarian Matt Moffett explains how to get into one of the largest library systems in the U.S. One of the largest markets for new books is libraries. Matthew Moffett, head of adult fiction acquisitions for the Fairfax County public library system, purchases 100 titles a month. How he makes those selections … Read more

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Author and Editor Tiffany Yates Martin Explains How Suspense and tension are among the most important elements of stories that grab your reader and compel her to turn the page—in every single genre. These two key craft elements are the engine of story says Tiffany Yates Martin, speaker for our 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11 … Read more

What Works, What Doesn’t. Secrets of Book Marketing Reedsy Founder Ricardo Fayet offers two free books on the topic at our January meeting. Why do some novels perform so much better than others? What marketing strategies offer the best return? Why do some advertising platforms suddenly stop working? You’ll find the answers to these and … Read more

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From Eyes to Ears: How a Book Becomes an Audiobook In a world of smartphones and earbuds, audiobooks gain market share every year. But how does a book become an audiobook? What goes into creating audiobooks, and what does it cost? How are readers chosen? How do audiobooks get distributed?   Jessica Kaye has been publishing, … Read more

Live from Paris (No Kidding): A Tour of the Lost Generation, Hemingway, & Fitzgerald Tuesday, October 8 Zoom, 7 p.m.  Brooklyn native and cultural tour guide Ellen Leventer, who has lived in Paris, France, since 1989, will bring to life the famed Lost Generation of writers with all of their greatness and foibles––and extreme talent. … Read more