Increasingly, authors find themselves the target of unscrupulous services that prey on dreams of creating a successful book. While there are many legitimate publishing and marketing services, there are also a lot of nasty, expensive scams. In this presentation by Thea Rademacher, a former social justice attorney and now CEO of Flint Hills Publishing, you’ll learn how authors are being targeted and how to protect yourself and your work. All attendees will receive a free PDF of Thea’s book, Authors Beware! Arm Yourself with Knowledge to Help Avoid Legal Pitfalls.
Our November program was informative and full of valuable information for those navigating today's world of publishing. The recording is now available to members (sign-in required). Bring your pen and paper! You will want to take notes. November Program Description “Scam or Opportunity” Increasingly, authors find themselves the target of unscrupulous services that prey on dreams of creating a successful book. While there are many legitimate publishing and marketing services, there are also a lot of nasty, expensive scams. In this presentation by Thea Rademacher, a former social justice attorney and now CEO of Flint Hills Publishing, you’ll learn how authors are being targeted and how to protect yourself and your work. All attendees will receive a free PDF of Thea’s book, Authors Beware! Arm Yourself with Knowledge to Help Avoid Legal Pitfalls. Thea Rademacher (Thee-a Rod-a-maker) started her professional career at Kansas Legal Services after graduating with honors from the University of Minnesota School of Law. Since then, she’s done a variety of different things which she now understands prepared her for her true calling—helping authors publish and speak about their creative work. Eight years ago, she started Flint Hills Publishing after her inspiring experience co-authoring A Drop in the Night, the Life and Secret Mission of a WW II Airman. Her company has published nearly 80 books—including a Spur Award winner—and she has presented to authors around the world about important and relevant legal topics.
Save the Date! Increasingly, authors find themselves the target of unscrupulous services that prey on dreams of creating a successful book. While there are many legitimate publishing and marketing services, there are also a lot of nasty, expensive scams. In this presentation by Thea Rademacher, a former social justice attorney and now CEO of Flint Hills Publishing, you’ll learn how authors are being targeted and how to protect yourself and your work. All attendees will receive a free PDF of Thea’s book, Authors Beware! Arm Yourself with Knowledge to Help Avoid Legal Pitfalls. This presentation will be broadcast via Zoom. Members should receive a link to this program via the monthly news note or from their district presidents. Members may also access the program link via our "member pages" (sign-in required). Thea Rademacher (Thee-a Rod-a-maker) started her professional career at Kansas Legal Services after graduating with honors from the University of Minnesota School of Law. Since then, she’s done a variety of different things which she now understands prepared her for her true calling—helping authors publish and speak about their creative work. Eight years ago, she started Flint Hills Publishing after her inspiring experience co-authoring A Drop in the Night, the Life and Secret Mission of a WW II Airman. Her company has published nearly 80 books—including a Spur Award winner—and she has presented to authors around the world about important and relevant legal topics. Barbara Waterman-Peters, Anne Spry and Thea Rademacher will combine their experience and tips for creating successful book launches at the May 21 meeting of District 1 of Kansas Authors Club. The Topeka publishers operate Pen & Brush Press LLC, Personal Chapters LLC and Flint Hills Publishing.
While admitting that information on book launches could fill up at least a one-day conference, the three women hope to give an overview of things that worked well on their personal or client launches. Thea will discuss how to invite the world to your book launch on Zoom and she will introduce CraveBooks.com, a new website that will help authors connect with readers and find and organize marketing campaigns. Barbara will discuss the nuts and bolts of launch planning, including picking a venue that is appropriate for your target demographic. Spry will focus on ways to partner with local organizations and venues, doing effective news releases, soliciting TV and radio interviews (also podcasts) and even compiling simple movie trailers. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Shawnee County Public Library, in the Langston Hughes Room, and will also be held on Zoom. This is a half-hour earlier than the group’s normal start time. To join the zoom meeting, send an email request to Anne Spry. Thea Rademacher, J.D., will provide the August program during the regular District 1 zoom meeting on Aug. 21 at 1:00 p.m. This is a rescheduled program that was originally for the July meeting. Thea is a D-1 member, an attorney and the founder of Flint Hills Publishing. She will also be presenting a workshop at the October KAC convention.
Non-members of District 1 who would like to sit in on next Saturday's program should contact D-1 President Anne Spry for a link. Saturday, July 17, 1pm via Zoom D-1 member Thea Rademacher will present a program at this Saturday's zoom meeting on copyright for authors. The attorney and author, owner of Flint Hills Publishing, will also be presenting at this fall's KAC Writing Workshop and Conference.
Anyone wishing to attend this Saturday's 1 p.m. meeting can email D-1 President Anne Spry for the zoom link. 2021 Convention Workshop: Protecting Your Rights as a Writer: Writing, Publishing, and the Law7/8/2021
What do writers need to know to steer clear of legal problems? Being an author requires you to understand you’ve created a business, and consequently, there are some down and dirty things you need to know about: defamation and other tort law claims, tax issues, contract provisions. If these matters are not fully understood, an author could spend sleepless nights full of regret. Led by a former social justice lawyer turned publisher, this presentation introduces authors to a multitude of relevant legal issues with the idea that it is much better to avoid a problem than to have to fight to fix it. Recipients will receive an ebook and sample forms.
Important Update: On Friday, August 28, members of the District 1 Kansas Authors Club, hosts for the 2021 State Writing Conference and Convention scheduled for October 9 and 10 at the Ramada Inn in Topeka announced a switch from an in-person event to a virtual one. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we shift to Plan B for the convention. We promise that it will still contain the same motivational and informative workshops and speakers. It will perhaps be even more intimate in the webinar setting, as no one will have to strain to see or hear speakers. You’ll be able to look into their eyes and feel like you’re sitting in the same room with them. And, actually, you will be… in the same zoom room! We look forward to seeing you in October on Zoom! View convention details on this page: 2021 Convention Registration deadline: October 7, 2021 |
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