Writer Wednesday: Have a favorite Idaho author? Nominate them!

Polls are open for the Top 50 Idaho authors. If you have an author who lives in Idaho that you just love here is you chance to go beyond buying the books and Amazon reviews. Nominate them to be a top Idaho author.

When: Friday October 28. 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Where: Boise Center, Falcons Conference Room, Trade Show Stage

The 2011 Idaho Book Extravaganza will be kicking off the 1st annual Idaho Top 50 Author Awards and event ceremony.  Being awarded as an Idaho Top Author is an accomplishment to savor and is a marketing tool for your book(s). Authors can apply for or be nominated for this award. Winners will be selected by a team of leaders in the publishing industry.

Please email Application-Nomination form to IdahoBookExtravaganza@gmail.com and send copy of one book* to Idaho Book Extravaganza, Banner Bank Building, 950 W. Bannock Street, Suite 1100 Boise, ID 83702

Writer Wednesday: From Blogs to Conferences A Writers Evolution

The Internet is amazing, eBooks are a Godsend, ereaders are a miracle. The publishing world has changed in ways and speeds no one could prophesied. One of those other great aftershocks of the eBook earthquake is learning through blogs. From finding books to read by reputable reviewers, to learning the In's and outs of writing, publishing, and marketing for new authors once again the results are huge.


Nevertheless, there comes a time where one on one learning and networking must be considered. It's the natural evolution of the serious writer desiring to be author. 

In this area local is the best way to go. Libraries, book clubs, writer's groups are wonderful first steps for those that may suffer from a less aggressive social personality. But what if you've done that? What's the next level? Conferences of course!


In Idaho there is the Idaho Book Extravaganza. An annual event that each year only gets better. Workshops from how to write and market a mystery, to how to write a memoir, to finding a distributor to name a few are modestly priced but infinitely priceless offered.Not to mention the connections made with other locals who share your desire to learn and conquer the industry.

October 28-29 2011 The IBE is a ripe plum of knowledge waiting to picked. For a complete list of workshops offered go here.

To register go here. Remember students get a discount.