08/09/2026
Have you written a book?
Are you working on one?
Maybe you’re still thinking, Someday, I’m going to write that book.
Here’s something every writer eventually discovers: Writing the book is only part of the journey. Getting it into the hands of readers is a whole different challenge!
How do you find your audience? Build a platform? Get reviews? Use social media effectively? Create buzz for your book? And how in the world do you keep your book from disappearing among the thousands of others competing for readers’ attention?
That’s why we are so excited about this year’s keynote speaker at the Ozark Creative Writers Conference! KRISTA SOUKUP, owner and founder of the Blue Cottage Agency, is a literary publicist and expert marketing consultant who knows how to help authors get their work noticed.
Krista offers one-on-one coaching and consulting, author strategy plans, social media setup and campaigns, book review campaigns, custom marketing materials, and—get this—BOOK TOURS!
But here’s the important part: You don’t need to have a finished book to benefit from what Krista has to teach. In fact, if you’re serious about writing, publishing, speaking, or building a creative career, the best time to start building your platform is before you need one.
And we have an extra bonus for Saturday conference attendees!
Krista will offer brief ONE-ON-ONE consultations with attendees! There will be a sign-up sheet, and spaces will be limited, so SIGN UP EARLY!
Whether your book is already on the shelf, still on your computer, or simply an idea bouncing around in your head, Krista’s expertise could help you answer one of the biggest questions every writer eventually faces:
“I wrote it. Now how do I get people to read it?”
You won’t want to miss this opportunity at the Ozark Creative Writers Conference!
Conference dates: October 9 - 10, 2026, in Eureka Springs, AR, at the Inn of the Ozarks Conference Center.
www.bluecottageagency.com
www.ozarkcreativewriters.com
