Speaking
Led the development and launch of a startup that helped indie authors learn more about their books and audience. Accomplishments included:
- Launching a beta with over 2,500 signups
- Meeting with authors, agents, and others in the publishing field to garner support and press coverage (articles and radio interviews)
- Posting a Slideshare that had 20,000 views
- Coordinating with StartupChicks in New York to boost visibility of the bookworm mascot, WoRmy
- Working with a development partner to build a business that provided metrics to authors
- Presenting at New York Tech Day and publishing related conferences
- Being part of NYU-Poly Incubator
Press Coverage
- “Write or Read Opens Subscription Reading Service with Real Data for Authors” on GoodeReader
- “Sabrina Ricci: Write or Read, Helping Authors Self-Publish Their Books” on The Story Exchange
- “A New Platform Emerges for Writers: Write or Read” on Social Media Just For Writers
- “UCSB Grad Launches Website to Help Self-Publishers Improve Their Books, Ends” on Noozhawk
- “UCSB Alum Connects Reading and Writing with New Website” on Daily Nexus
- “Publishing Startup Highlight Write or Read” on Bibliocrunch
- “Open Mic: Insights on Starting a Web-based Business” on The Story Exchange
- “Write or Read, a New Site That Helps Writers and Readers Create Better Books” on Broadway World
Slideshare