Biography:

Jenn Stark brings a practical, accessible approach to Personal Branding to help authors at every level present themselves for maximum impact. A vice president of marketing and communications with fifteen years' experience and a published freelance business writer, Jenn now serves as president of the Ohio Valley Romance Writers of America, and has also served as the chapter's publicity director, promoting chapter and author events. She is an invited speaker and instructor on Personal Branding and public relations topics, and has worked with several authors one-on-one to help develop their Personal Brands and publicity materials. Her articles on Personal Branding have been featured in the newsletters and online loops of more than 30 writing chapters in the U.S. and Canada. She can be reached at jenn@knowyourbrand.com

Appearances:

Jenn's 2008 Class list includes:

Brand Savvy 101 - Making the Most of Your Writing Brand

January 28-Feb 1, hosted by RWA PRO

Pump It Up: Building a Memorable Personal Brand

Apr. 26, hosted by Silicon Valley RWA ~ in-person, all-day session
May 17, hosted by Central Ohio Fiction Writers ~ in-person session
Oct. 1-31, hosted by Southern Tier Authors of Romance ~ online class

For one-on-one consulting or small-group bootcamps, please Contact Jenn directly.

Article Reprints

Jenn's articles on Personal Branding have appeared in more than 30 writing chapter newsletters and online loops, including:

Undercover, the newsletter of Ohio Valley RWA
romANTICS, the newsletter of Toronto Romance Writers
Heart of Louisiana's online loop
PROspects, the newsletter of RWA PRO members
Words from the Heart, the newsletter of the Heart Romance Writers
The Scarlette Letter, the newsletter of TARA, Tampa Area Authors of Romance
WisRWA, Wisconsin RWA's online loop
Spotlight, the newsletter of the Greater Vancouver Chapter
Smoky Mountain Romance Writers online loop
Diamonds in the Rough, the newsletter of DSRA
Mainely Romance, the newsletter of MERWA, Maine RWA
Monthly Muse, the newsletter of SpacecoasT Authors of Romance (FL STAR)
Lovelights, the newsletter of RWAC (Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada, chapter of RWA)
Herein Is Love, the Newsletter of Faith, Hope, and Love, the Inspirational Chapter of Romance Writers of America.
Writers' Serenade, the newsletter of the Rose City Romance Writers
Passionate Ink member forum
Music City Romance Writers online loop
Bouquet of Romance, the newsletter for PLRW (Pocono-Lehigh Romance Writers)
Central Ohio Fiction Writer's online loop
LARA Confidential, the newsletter of the Los Angeles Romance Authors
North Texas RWA online loop
Utah Heart of the West online loop
Heart of Iowa Fiction Authors online loop
Jasmine, newsletter of the Lowcountry RWA
Nebraska Romance Writers online loop
ShoreLines, the newsletter of the Long Island Romance Writers
Vancouver Island Chapter's online loop
Love Notes, MCRW's online articles loop
The Call, newsletter of IRWA
Nola Stars Article Loop
IRNews listserve
HeartLA online loop
San Antonio Romance Writers author loop

Interview Questions:

Jenn has covered the following questions in interviews and in speaking engagements:

• What is a Personal Brand and why should I care about mine?
• How can I maximize the impact of my Personal Brand?
• When do I need a Personal Brand?
• How can my Personal Brand assist me in working with the media?
• What should I keep in mind when I consider changing my Personal Brand?
• How can I present my Personal Brand effectively with my marketing materials?
• Is my Personal Brand about me… my books… or both?
• What are the elements of a Personal Brand?
• How can I use my Personal Brand when I pitch or query my book?
• Why is a Personal Brand disconnect potentially deadly to my career?