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It is by design that the Holiday Market is being held on Small Business Saturday. While the event directly supports the Novel Creations cohort, it also demonstrates how the Library advocates for all small businesses by inspiring the community to Shop Small and direct their holiday shopping dollars to independently owned, local businesses. #ShopSmall, #ShopLocal, #StLouisSmallBiz |
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Monday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. @ Clark Family Creative Lab Learn how to use the recording equipment and software in the Creative Lab! You'll be given a guided tour and demonstration through the Creative Lab's recording resources so you can learn how to record your next song, audiobook, and more! Upon completion of a review quiz at the end, attendees will be granted access to book the recording room. Strategic Tax Planning: Navigating the New Legislative Landscape Series 6:30 p.m. @ Oak Bend Branch Presented by Savor Financial Retirement isn't just about saving—it's about strategizing. In a world of evolving tax laws, your choices today will shape your financial security tomorrow. This presentation will cut through the complexity of recent legislation, revealing how to optimize your income, benefits, and taxes to build a more resilient and prosperous retirement. Discover how to take control of your financial future and navigate the new landscape with confidence. Don't let new tax laws catch you off guard. For business owners and 1099 consultants, understanding recent legislative changes is no longer optional—it's a necessity for profitability. Join us to cut through the complexity and discover how your business structure, income, and expenses are a powerful tax-saving trifecta. This session will arm you with practical, clear insights to transform your tax strategy from a yearly chore into a strategic advantage. Horarios de Asesoría Jurídica de Negocios para Emprendedores Thursday, November 13, 5:00 p.m. Presented by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Join our community virtual legal clinic to speak to an attorney one-on-one for 30 minutes. This program offers support in both English and Spanish.
Registration opens November 1, 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 9:30 a.m. @ Thornhill Branch Presented by SCORE As a business owner, you need access to information about your market, your competition, and where to find your potential prospects. Join us to learn how to pull potential client lists, lists of investors, and potential partners in Reference Solutions and D & B Hoovers, use Simply Analytics to find out who you want to reach, what area they live, how they spend their money, and what media they are using, and use these same databases to find information on competitors, where they're located, and create heat maps of the best areas to place your new business based on demand. Saturday, November 22, 9:15 a.m. @ Thornhill Branch Presented by SCORE This workshop will detail the organizational planning required for effective grant readiness. Participants will leave with a definition of grant readiness and the steps necessary to ensure your organization is strategically positioned to apply for grants and be competitively excellent. ___________________________________________________________ |
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Recordings from the Small Business and Nonprofit Conference virtual sessions are now available for viewing on the library's YouTube channel: SBNP Conference |
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 Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime, is a holder of several distinctions as determined by Guinness World Records: |
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During the month of November, challenge yourself to write up to 50,000 words - any genre, any story - just write it out! For every 10,000 words completed, you'll earn an entry to win a $100 gift card to The Novel Neighbor. Log your progress on Beanstack. |
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Kindle Create helps authors and publishers prepare their manuscripts for publication on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). It's designed to simplify the formatting process, automatically creating a table of contents and applying professional-looking themes and styles to a text-heavy book. It can also be used to create fixed-layout books for things like comics or textbooks. |
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Written for self-published book authors as well as commercially published authors who want to participate in promoting their own book, How to Promote Your Book guides the reader through every aspect of promotion, including creating sales sheets, press releases, and press kits; obtaining blurbs and reviews; getting coverage from both traditional and Internet-based media; getting speaking engagements; using social media; attending and exhibiting at book fairs and trade shows; and more.
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Self-Publishing For Dummies guides aspiring authors through the entire self-publishing journey. This updated edition covers everything from writing and editing to cover design, printing, distribution, and modern marketing strategies for both ebooks and print. It empowers authors to maintain creative control and maximize profits, offering the latest insights into technology and trends to help them succeed without traditional agents or publishers.
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Write Through It is a candid, actionable guide to navigating the rollercoaster ride of writing and publishing, both on and off the page. From the uncertainty of knowing when you should stop fiddling with your book and start pitching to agents to how to deal with the sting of rejection and the elation (and fear) of getting a book deal, Write Through It covers it all.
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Writing Without Rules challenges conventional writing advice, advocating for a personalized approach to novel writing and selling. It encourages aspiring authors to disregard rigid guidelines and expert opinions, focusing instead on consistent writing, confidence, and finding their own path to publication (even if it means writing in your pajamas).
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The Indie Author Project (IAP) is a community-based initiative that connects independent authors, public libraries, curators, and readers. This provides a legitimate and respected avenue for indie authors to reach a wider audience and gives libraries a way to confidently acquire and share high-quality indie books. |
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Book a Librarian For one-on-one assistance with your research needs or help navigating library databases, contact us through this form: Book a Librarian |
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