

DIY Book Promo Presentation
What is DIY Book Promo? The book (and Dan’s PowerPoint) is based on the successful campaign for his novel, Fiona’s Guardians. During his presentation, Dan stresses the importance of co-branding with indie bookstores which are more likely to stock books by indie authors. He also shares a strong opinion about which book reviewers to pitch and which to avoid. Drawing on his 30-year radio career, Dan teaches authors how to pitch media for interviews and perform well in front of the mic. Finally, Dan stresses the importance of getting your book adapted and offers an alternative to film or TV.
Class FAQs
- Presentation will be on Monday, November 11th, at 6pm.
- Presentation will be 40 minutes, there will be a Q&A afterwards.
- Nonmember: $20 :: Member: $16
- What the presentation is worth: $50
- We’ll get an “add to cart” button soon! In the meantime, feel free to email if you’re interested and we’ll save your spot.
Instructor Bio
Dan Klefstad is a retired radio host and newscaster who had an author interview program on NPR station WNIJ. Not surprisingly, much of what he teaches involves pitching media for interviews and performing well in front of the mic. His novel, Fiona’s Guardians, sold well enough to be reissued in hardcover. The book was adapted by the all-professional acting company, Artists’ Ensemble Theater, for their Mysterious Journey podcast. A short film adaptation is in pre-production.
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