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 Next Meeting: 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Polish Your Pitch: The One-Minute Book Marketing Challenge

With former SLPA President, Bob Baker

Practice your book-pitching skills and get valuable feedback during our in-person December 11 meeting.

The ability to clearly communicate who you are and what your book is about will lead to more publicity, more readers, and more sales. As a self-promoting author, you need this skill. Learn how to hone your “elevator speech” at this special interactive book marketing session hosted by SLPA past president and marketing master Bob Baker.

Baker (FullTimeAuthor.com and BuzzFactor.com) helps musicians, authors, and creative entrepreneurs use their talents and know-know to make a living and make a difference in the world. He is the author of several books, including The Guerilla Music Marketing Handbook (which appeared in the movie “School of Rock,” starring Jack Black).

Note: The December meeting will be in person only — no Zoom option — and held at a different location from our usual one: TechArtista UCity, 725 Kingsland Avenue, University City, MO 63130. Parking is free. The meeting is free to SLPA members and $10/person to non-members. 

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Members: FREE

Non-member Guests: $10 per person, cash, check, or card at the door

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Our regular Monthly Meeting location
(the second Wednesday of every month)

THE HEIGHTS: Richmond Heights Community Center

Argus Room • 8001 Dale Ave. • Richmond Heights, MO 63117

Please see new location for the December 11, 2024, SLPA Member Meeting, now being held at TechArtista UCity (725 Kingsland Avenue, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63130).

Doors open at 6:30 PM for networking. Business meeting begins at 7:00 PM and continues till 8:30 PM.

Here's a link to Google Maps for location and directions.

Our regular Monthly Meeting location 

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Here's a link to Google Maps for location and directions.


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