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Ten reasons why you want to book
Gordon Kirkland
for your writers' conference festival or university program
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He’s been called “one of North America’s premier humorists.”
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He’s the author of 6 books of short humorous essays and 2 novels, including his new book, The Plight Before Christmas.
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He has received of the Stephen Leacock Award of Merit for 3 of his books.
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Currently, 5 of his books are near the top of various Amazon best seller lists.
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He has led workshops at over 40 writer’s conferences in the United States and Canada, and has been the keynote speaker at more than 10.
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His workshops include:
Writing Humor Even On Days When You Don’t Feel Funny
This is his most popular workshop, and one that I have presented at SCWC several times. It looks at the key elements necessary to writing humor and injecting comic relief into general fiction.
Writing Is A Profession. Are You A Professional
We’ve all seen examples of a lack of professionalism in our business. Often the people involved do not even see their actions as something that can and does hurt their image and quite possibly their future. The workshop looks at dealing with editors, agents, booksellers, and other writers in a professional manner to help establish the writer through positive first and subsequent impressions.
Stepping Into The Dark Side – What To Think About Before Crossing Over To Independent Publishing
It is easier today than it has ever been for a writer to publish independently, but the big question is “Should they?” Many people doom themselves and their books to failure by not considering all of the aspects that are required to make an independently published book successful. As he has often said, the real work starts after typing ‘The end.’ The workshop covers everything from marketing and strategic planning, to the various job functions that an independent publisher has to take on by themselves.
Make The Most Out Of Book Signings And Other Publicity
This seminar looks at the ways to get the most mileage out of a book signing, library presentation or other similar events. It also looks at the many ways to get great publicity without leaving home through radio and internet interviews. Also discussed are the ways to get coverage in newspapers, journals, and other publications.
- He offers several travel options to help keep conference costs down.
- When not speaking or leading a workshop, he will take one-on-one meetings to discuss writing with attendees.
- BookExpo-America called him “one of the book industry’s notable characters.”
- Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Barry says he and Kirkland are “maturity impaired.” Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse) says she “loves to read his stuff, but she wouldn’t want to be married to him.” Diane Kirkland, his wife of 38 years, says Lynn doesn’t know half of it, but Dave is bang on.
To book Gordon Kirkland send an email with your contact information to booking@gordonkirkland.com
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