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February 2023 @RozzieBound Events

Thinking About Writing a Book? The Publishing Landscape for Aspiring Authors
Thursday, February 16, 6:30-7:45 PM, Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St
Are you a first-time author with a book idea but needs help getting published? Few people who aren’t seasoned veterans of the traditional publishing process understand how a book goes from a little germ of an idea you think up in the shower to a real, live, hefty object sitting on the shelf. This workshop, led by literary agent Sarah Khalil of Kneerim and Williams, will take attendees through the lifecycle of a book and how literary agents fit into that process, including tips on how to find one. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Roslindale Branch.

 

Banned Book Club: All Boys Aren’t Blue
Thursday, February 23, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St
We will discuss George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue, which has frequently been censored because it includes LGBTQIA+ content and profanity. The book is available for purchase from Rozzie Bound. RSVP: roslindale@bpl.org In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia.

Become a Consumer Owner

Rozzie Bound Co-op, Inc. is a multi-stakeholder cooperative incorporated in Massachusetts. We’re operated by Worker Owners who are accountable to a nine-member Board of Directors.

A community member can purchase a Consumer-Owner Share for $100. Rights and Obligations of Consumer Owners are governed by the co-op’s Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, which are available on our Co-op Bylaws page. To become a Consumer Owner, you must be at least 18 years old, a Massachusetts resident, and complete a brief Consumer-Owner Share Application in person at our store.

Benefits of Consumer Ownership

Tangible Benefits

* Participate in Annual Shareholders Meeting
* Elect Boardmembers
* Attend Special Events for Consumer Owners
* Book discounts on Owner Appreciation Days
* 20% Discount on Rozzie Bound Co-op Merch
* More benefits to come once we have our own space!

Intangible Benefits

* Help create a vital new gathering space and community learning center
* Support local nonprofits such as Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library
* Support local authors, artists, and musicians
* Strengthen Roslindale’s local economy
* Join a growing movement for a more democratic and equitable economy

Help your co-op grow!

* Invite friends and neighbors to join the Co-op
* Follow us @rozziebound on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
* Tell your friends and neighbors about author talks and other community events

Make Your Website A Marketing Machine in 2023!

The Web Design ProcessMany clients ask us all the time if it is still worth it to have a business website.  Having free marketing options today like social media, email communications, and e-newsletters has a lot of business owners thinking they can do their company advertising without the expense of building and maintaining a website.

Here are our reasons to get a website:

  1.  Credibility: Anybody can start a Facebook page or Twitter account, including scammers.  Taking the extra steps to build a site that has a domain name and unique, quality content makes your business more credible and trustworthy to potential customers.
  1. Control the appearance: Everybody’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages look the same in terms of colors and format.  A website allows you to control the look and feel you want your users to experience.  Digital spaces work the same way as physical real estate.  Websites are houses you buy, and social media tools rent apartments.  When you get a website, you can use whatever colors you want or install or remove any features because you own the website.  Whereas with social media, you can only “move in” your content, and if you are lucky, you might get small permissions to make some changes, but that’s it.
  1. Control your content and brand: As with having a house, you can control how and who sees your content on your website.  Many social media tools use algorithms to determine who sees your content.  For example, on Facebook, there is no guarantee your followers will see all of your posts unless you pay for Facebook advertising.  Sometimes there are so many ads for other stuff in social feeds that your content gets lost in the shuffle, and your followers miss out.
  1. Home-base: Websites are the center of your online marketing efforts. When people want to learn more about a business, they visit a website before going to social media to find out about its services and products. Websites also allow you to collect analytics information about users, like what pages they view while visiting and get their contact information. Social media is suitable for driving traffic to your website, but social analytics can be more limited.
  1. Social media is fickle: Just because Twitter and Facebook are hot right now doesn’t mean they will remain so a year from now. Social media tools are always coming and going in popularity and use. These trends can be hard to keep up with, especially if you are a small business owner with limited marketing time. While the way a website looks and is used by visitors may evolve, websites are not going away anytime soon and will continue to be a central part of your marketing plan.

A solid marketing plan is vital to your business’s growth, including a business website.  A website is a long-term investment in your business.  There are many ways to get a professional-looking website that still works for your budget and marketing plan, either by building one yourself or hiring a professional web designer.

Need a business website? Contact us at info(at)globalwireonline(dot)org.

Rozzie Bound Is Now Open!

Rozzie Bound is located at 739 South Street in Roslindale. Our current hours of operation are Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 AM – 6 PM.

Buy books, merchandise, Consumer-Owner shares, and Rozzie Bound gift certificates. You can also redeem any Rozzie Bound gift certificates you may have received over the holidays

Upcoming Events
Author Visit: E.B. Bartels
Thursday, January 19, 6-7:30 PM, Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St
Local author E.B. Bartels discusses her recent book, Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter, an unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they’ve passed. Animal photographer Traer Scott, the author of Puppy Life, will lead the conversation. Books will be available to purchase at the event. Co-sponsored by The Friends of Roslindale Branch.
Thinking About Writing a Book?: The Publishing Landscape for Aspiring Authors
Thursday, February 16, 6:30-7:45 PM, Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St
Are you a first-time author with a book idea but needs help getting published? Few people who aren’t seasoned veterans of the traditional publishing process understand how a book goes from a little germ of an idea you think up in the shower to a real, live, hefty object sitting on the shelf. This workshop, led by literary agent Sarah Khalil of Kneerim and Williams, will take attendees through the lifecycle of a book and how literary agents fit into that process, including tips on how to find one. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Roslindale Branch.
Banned Book Club: All Boys Aren’t Blue
Thursday, February 23, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St
We will discuss George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue, which has frequently been censored because it includes LGBTQIA+ content and profanity. The book is available for purchase from Rozzie Bound or borrowed from the library. RSVP: roslindale@bpl.org

Setting Goals For Yourself

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I didn’t read many books in 2022 because I was busy opening a bookstore.  However, one book I am proud to have read was the whole Bible in one year.  I’m not a super religious person, but reading it has been one of my personal life goals.

I’m not a new year’s resolutions type of person, but I set a new goal to try new things in 2023, or maybe we can call it my “year of yes.”   I will be trying things like traveling to new places, eating new foods, improving my Spanish, and exploring things and experiences I am not used to doing. For example, I want to try reading more fiction and listening to audiobooks this year.  I might even try to have plants in my house that don’t die from neglect!

Stay tuned!

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