We heard from our SLPA member who was awarded a scholarship to the IBPA Publishing University conference last month. Despite being distraught from a death in the family, she bravely went - and thought it "one of the best conferences" she had ever attended.

"One of the main criteria for meeting accessibility guidelines is to ensure every image has alt-text" #disability #accessibility #writingcommunity

Congrats to The Novel Neighbor, one of many wonderful indie bookstores the #StLouis area is lucky to have. Indie bookstores=community love! Support #smallbiz! #amreading

September writers conference in #Missouri (one of our SLPA board members will be presenting!), join MWG and get a discount. #writingcommunity #authors #writers

22 Ways to Impress a First-Time Blog Reader With Any Post ryanlanz.com/2023/06/29/22-… via Ryan Lanz - Fantasy Author #WritingCommunity #bloggingtips

Listening right now to Brad R. Cook speak on why write short stories - online and free via stlouispublishers.org #amwriting #writingcommunity

There's been a proliferation of publishing-related scams in recent years, whether you're seeking a publisher, agent, or marketing help. I'll offer guidance on spotting scams and bad deals this Sunday. Free! (Recorded if you can't make it live.) buff.ly/3JZomXD

Author reunites with #TikToker who made his debut book go viral today.com/video/watch-au… via TODAY #BookTok #bookmarketing #BeKind

At one of our meetings we heard how AI can help write your book promo copy but writing the whole book is another (bad) story! Hundreds of AI-written books flood Amazon independent.co.uk/tech/ai-author… #amwriting #WritingCommunity

Thinking of writing a book? Wrote it and now what?Tired of waiting for a traditional publisher to bite? Join us tonight to learn how to make your book successful. stlouispublishers.org #authors #writers #WritingCommunity

Beware, creators. How AI can let others steal your name and brand, and you can't do anything about it. #writers #authors #artists

Good tips on using #AITECH but part of the ethical concern is WHO is the author, you or AI. AI can be a crutch if you don't want to bother (or don't feel adequate) writing something yourself, but adapt the results to turn it into YOUR writing.

Authors, no matter how you're published you need to do some #bookmarketing. Join us for this low-cost ONLINE presentation by the dynamic Jenn. Catch the early bird rate this week. #WritingCommunity #authors #authorscommunity

For #authors and #writers, join us online for this important presentation in #AI and what is means for you. #writingcommunity

This! #writingcommunity #bookmarketing #authors

We had a great time today chatting up so many people at the St. Louis Independent Comics Expo (comics and much more!). Loved seeing all the creatives! SLICE - St. Louis Independent Comics Expo #StLouis #graphicart #illustrations #publishing

Last few days to register for this online #bookmarketing presentation by Jenn Hanson-DePaula (follow her on Insta). Get a wealth of information at an affordable cost! #writingcommunity #authors

Authors, before posting online, think about your book's readers and potential readers. #SocialMediaTips

Especially for new authors and anyone considering publishing independently, register via STL Community College for our low-cost class led by experienced SLPA members. Learn and ask questions - ONLINE, so anyone anywhere can join! #WritingCommunity stlouispublishers.org/event-5666101

April is #NationalPoetryMonth, and the St. Louis Writers Guild today (4/6) is featuring a workshop with Missouri's Poet Laureate, David L. Harrison - in person or online, 10am. See their website for details #PoetryMonth stlwritersguild.org