New York Chapter of the National Writers Union  (UAW Local 1981)

RECEPTION FOR NWU AUTHOR KIM SCIPES AND DISCUSSION:

"MARKETING THE CONTROVERSIAL BOOK"

How one author pitched a politically sernsitive book to a publisher and is finding an audience.

KIM SCIPES, author of AFL-CIO's SECRET WAR AGAINST WORKERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

 Winning a book contract with a respected publisher is no easy task, especially when the book is politically sensitive. Associate Professor Kim Scipes, author of AFL-CIO's Secret War Against Workers in Developing Countries, will discuss how he won his book contract, garnered glowing reviews, and is marketing to schools and union organizers.

 A Free Program Sponsored by

The National Writers Union, NY Chapter

Thursday, March 8, 2012,    6-8:30 PM

The UAW/NWU Conference Room

256 W. 38^th St., 12^th floor, Manhattan

Free Drinks& light refreshments for all attendees!

 For more information, email sheard2001@gmail.com

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WRITERS: LEARN ABOUT

   WRITING FOR INTERNET PROGRAMS

Award winning producer and writer of web-based programs Joseph Amiel will discuss writing for internet news and entertainment sites on the Web. Learn how to break into this fast-growing medium.

             Free drinks for the first ten attendees

Information, email info@nwuny.org or call 917 428 1352

 About The Author

 Joseph Amiel is an international best-selling novelist, a screenwriter and the creator of Ain’t That Life, an award-winning webseries, which he wrote, directed and produced.  His comedy screenplay, Games, recently won Best Script at the Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival.



PLAN TO ATTEND OUR UPCOMING

FIRST MONDAY PROGRAMS IN 2012

January 9 (2nd Monday), Leonard Peters, author, dramaturg and presentation coach.

Make Your Sale With a Winning Presentation: Learn how to win over an agent, publisher, reviewer or reader with a powerful, convincing presentation.

February 6, Alina Adams, New York Times Best-Selling Author

Learn How to Produce an ENHANCED E-BOOK for Kindle, Nook and more. Produce an E-book with music, video, internet links and other interactive features.

March 8, Reception for Kim Scipes, Chicago NWU Chair & author at the UAW/NWU Conference room, 256 W. 38th St., Manhattan.

Winning a book contract with a respected publisher is no easy task, especially when the book is politically sensitive. Professor Kim Scipes will discuss how he won his book contract, garnered glowing reviews, and is marketing his book to schools and union organizers.

March 9, Kim Scipes at the Brecht Forum.

Professor Scipes will be discussing the role of the AFL-CIO in helping the CIA overthrow democratic governements and install brutal dictators in developing countries around the world. 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets, New York, NY 10014 Phone: (212) 242-4201

April 2, Joe Amiel,

Internet News & VIdeos: Writing for Internet Programs. An award winning writer & producer talks about building an online audience for news and entertainment.

May 7 Don Lafferty:

MASTER SOCIAL MEDIA: Harness the marketing and public relations power of a wide range of internet platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Link'dIn, Listserves and Bulletin Boards.

June 4: Prof. Ruth Nemzoff,

SELLING YOUR BOOK IS LIKE RUNNING A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN; former New Hampshire State Representative talks about how she won her audience with 250 book appearances in five years.

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 Musical Drama: A Full Life
Wednesday March 14, 9pm: Two New Zealanders, Samuel Buckley (NWU member) and John Charles, have written a musical, "A Full Life", a love story set in a New York investment bank that tracks the pernicious effect of money on the lives and loves of the office workers who help to generate gargantuan profits but are paid little in return. It has funny and satiric episodes within the serious context of their struggle to have pride in their work and to earn enough for a decent life.  The 18 songs have strong well-defined melodies featuring a love story that darkens as it develops.  There is a public reading performance at Tada Theatre, 15 West 28th Street (between Broadway & 5th Ave), 2nd Floor as part of a series, called “Notes from a Page,” of new musicals.  Admission $10, tickets are available from Brown Paper Tickets.  The reading is geared towards getting audience feedback, an essential part of development, so consider staying for the Q&A session afterwards and contributing your point of view.  See www.buckleysamuel.com for more information on the play.

Hold the Date!  Double Book Party

Distinguished Professor Gerald Horne's latest publications:

Fighting In Paradise: Labor Unions, Racism, and Communists in the Making of Modern Hawaii  (University of Hawaii Press)

Negro Comrades of the Crown: African Americans and the British Empire Fight the U.S. Before Emancipation (NYU Press)





Friday, January 13th. 6-8pm

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