E-books awards.

Entries for the The fourth annual eLit Awards are being accepted now. 

“Publishers and authors worldwide creating electronic books written in English and created for the global marketplace are eligible for entry in 59 different e-Lit categories."  Titles must be published with a 2012 or 2013 copyright or be released between January 1, 2012 and January 31, 2014.

Entry fees are $60-$80/title.  The contest closes January 31^st, 2014.

Go to http://www.elitawards.com/ for more details.

Upcoming Conference/Webinar

Ann Arbor’s Book Festival  Held at UofM's campus on Saturday, June 22nd.  Check out their website, www.aabookfestival.org, for more details. 

They will feature some poets and fiction-oriented programs.  I can’t go, but if someone does go, then take good notes and pass them on.

CreateSpace Webinar: How to use Social Media to Sell More Books.

Tuesday, June 18, 1om, Eastern time and Thursday, June 20^th at 6pm eastern time.  To sign up, go to

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/593952270.

“In this webinar, you will learn about social media from the author who has more than 6 million followers! Join tech entrepreneur and marketing expert Guy Kawasaki as he explains how authors can use social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest to reach their target audiences and sell more books.”