Redwood Writers

Celebrate California Writers Week

Aspiring writers and poets are invited to celebrate California Writers Week with a free event on October 18, 2023.

Come to the Sonoma Valley Regional Library to bask in the poetry of local authors and learn how Redwood Writers contributes to the craft, marketing, and success of writers.

There will be time for Q&A and admission is free to all.

Judy M. Baker is president of Redwood Writers, the largest chapter of the California Writers Club.

Judy joined Redwood Writers to develop her skills as an author and poet. She became President of the Club in 2022. She has served the group in several capacities including Vice President, chair of Membership, Redwood Writers Academy, a member of the Speaker and Conference Teams. Her tech skills helped the group migrate to online meetings and workshops during lock down.

Redwood Writers continues to innovate as it serves its members with monthly in-person meetings, small groups, and publications.

Redwood Writers offers opportunities for writers of all types to learn, grow, and get published.

The mission of Redwood Writers is "Writers Helping Writers." The club offers many opportunities for new and seasoned writers to be seen and heard. Meetings and membership

Monthly meetings take place in Santa Rosa, California.

For information about meetings and joining the club, go to the club website at https://redwoodwriters.org

The 2% Factor

2% Factor

book marketing tips
September 04, 2025•3 min read
Buzzworthy Book Bistro invitation

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The 2% Factor: How One Overlooked Detail Determines Whether Your Book Sells 200 or 200,000 Copies

Your Book’s Secret Marketing Assistant, and Why You’re Not Using It

Imagine this:

Your book is sitting on a virtual shelf. You’ve poured your heart, time, and money into it. You know it can change lives. But online, it’s as if you’ve locked it in a glass case… and hidden the key.

Most authors are hiding their own books. Not intentionally. Not because the book isn’t worthy. But because they’re ignoring one of the most powerful marketing tools they have… metadata.

Don’t be afraid of metadata

Even if you don’t know what metadata is yet, this is the right place for you to learn the ropes.

  • Learn why it works
  • How metadata speeds your discoverability
  • Clear steps and strategies for smart authors like you
  • Proven methods
  • Jargon-free

You’ll be the first to see the Metadata Audit Checklist. 

Come to the Bistro

I’d love for you to be with us for the Buzzworthy Book Bistro. It’s super easy for you to join me because you can scan this QR code.

You can go to my website, buzzworthybooks.com. Register to attend the Bistro. It’s 2:00 PM Monday, September 8, from 2 to 3:00 p.m. PDT. Make coming to the Bistro a habit.

Let’s get into action so that you can reach more readers, sell more books, and have more fun with your marketing with Judy M. Baker, and I am the Queen BEE Book Buzz. I’ll see you at the Bistro.

 

The Queen Bee of Book Marketing Strategy

I’m Judy M. Baker, the creator of the Buzzworthy Book Experience, and I want you to be happy. 

In this fun, interactive session, you’ll see a sample of mentoring and more on the value of integrating your marketing using my revolutionary Double BEES Method to calm your nervous system AND elevate your book marketing simultaneously!

 
I am planning to livestream this event and give recommendations for choosing a livestream service.
 
Grab your favorite beverage, bring your questions, and join us for this cross-pollination of neuroscience and book marketing wisdom!
 
Can’t wait to see you there!
 

📢 Buzzworthy Book Bistro Buzz Buzz Buzz! 🐝☕

Monday, 8 September at 2 PM PT!

RSVP now before your book accuses you of neglect!
📍Register Here

Stay calm, and let’s turn your book into the talk of the hive! 🐝📖💛#BuzzworthyBookBistro #BookMarketing #AuthorsUnite #BookBuzz

Please share this post and invite authors you know to join us.

 

 

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Judy M. Baker

My mission is to help nonfiction authors create and sustain buzz about their books, reach more readers, grow their impact, and attract income. Judy M. Baker, the Queen Bee of Book Buzz, has transformed the lives of hundreds of nonfiction authors with her strategic and integrated approach to marketing and branding since 2011. She writes poetry, memoir, and magical realism, and is a creative content creator. Judy lives in Sonoma and is the Past President of Redwood Writers, the largest chapter of the California Writers Club, and Past President of the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association.

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