Who are the BB’s?

The Book Broads are Angela (“Marketing Mama”) Crocker, Kim (“Publicity Chick”) Plumley, & Peggy (“Grammar Geek”) Richardson.  Together they write, speak and consult on publishing, marketing, social media and publicity in the world of books and ebooks. We frequently...

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Had so much fun at our EAC workshop!

Posted by Angela | Posted in Audio Books, Book Formats, Editing, Editors' Association of Canada (EAC), Events, Marketing, Non-Traditional Publishing, Paper Books, Publicity, Publishing, Self-Publishing, Selling, Writing, eBooks | Posted on 28-09-2010

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What a delight to talk about WordPress, social media, eBooks, and other online opportunities for editors with participants in the Editors’ Association of Canada [#EAC] workshop. This workshop was held on the SFU campus at Harbour Centre in Vancouver, and we had a large and friendly group that participated eagerly with questions and discussion. George Plumley (yeah, Kim’s hubby, and Author of WordPress 24-Hour Trainer, and another new WordPress-related book coming out shortly) joined us as an Honourary Broad to spearhead our day with one of his famous WordPress talks.

The job of Editors is changing rapidly these days. Much of our discussion revolved around how Editors can profit from new opportunities in the world of digital publishing, whether it be in blogging, eBooks, or in creating and conceiving social media messaging and content. Content is what drives the new digital economy, and Editors are needed more now than ever.

Participants were very generous with their comments after the session, and we were very flattered to hear things like; ”Best communicators I’ve sat in any class with”, “Overall a very interesting [workshop] from a bunch of personable, intelligent, witty folks.”, and ”Brain full. Very full. Thank you! I learned a lot and am really glad I came.” You are most welcome – we’d love to do more of these sessions! WE LOVE EDITORS!

Thanks to everyone who attended the workshop, and to the EAC for having us as presenters. Please keep in touch with us, as we’d love to know how you use the materials.

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Editors’ Association of Canada

Posted by Angela | Posted in Broad News, Editing, Events, Interviews and Podcasts, Publishing | Posted on 22-09-2010

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Shifts in media can mean fewer opportunities for editors. Fewer traditionally-published books being created, newspapers publishing less and less content, and magazines are also changing. The question is – when the shift hits the fan… where are the new opportunities for street-smart Editors? The answer is technology.  On September 25, Kim, Peggy, Angela and special guest George Plumley will be doing a day long workshop on this for the Editors’ Association of Canada.  Hear our thoughts in this podcast as we prepare for this class.

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