Lessons Learned from a 1st Time Author - Workshop
It's said that everyone has at least one book in them. Do you have a dream of writing a book? Wonder what's involved?
Writing a book is a great boost for your career. It provides credibility and visibility.
Perhaps you want to share family stories - especially the holiday ones.
No matter what you want to write, it's quite a project.
I'll share my learnings as a first time author. Here are a few things you'll learn:
Getting published:
*-Do you need to write the entire book before approaching a publisher or an outline?
*-Questions to ask when hiring a literary agent? Do you really need one?
*-Should you self publish or target a publishing house?
*-What does a publisher look for?
*-Questions to ask your editor at the beginning of the project.
*-Why the first printing of my book IMMEDIATELY became a collector's item.
Writing:
*-Should you write it yourself or hire a ghost writer?
*-Ways to stay on track when writing
*-Techniques to get over writer's block
Legal:
*-Questions to ask before you hire an attorney
*-Cost effective ways to protect your intellectual property
*-Legal things you need to consider when writing the book
Money:
*-The economic aspect of writing a book
*-Line items to include in your book writing budget
*-What a publisher is looking to make
Promotion & marketing:
*-Marketing efforts you need to consider - press, TV, radio, book signings
*-Hiring a PR firm
*-How many books do you give away? How to choose who gets them.
Please join me for a lively, interactive discussion on "Lessons Learned from a 1st Time Author."
You're welcome to invite your friends to join us - please sign up early. The last one filled very quickly.
Best - Diane
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Workshop and materials fee: $45 per person in advance. Light dinner will be served.
Parking: There is parking underground available at 10 St. James Avenue. (I think it's $15)
Public Transportation: T stop is
Arlington on the Green line. Walk two blocks to St. James, turn right.
Or a few blocks from the commuter rail.
Schedule:
5:30 - 6 - Networking
6 - 8:30 - Program
8:30 - 9 - Networking
$45 in advance; $55 after August 22nd
Prefer to send us a check? Please make it to Effective Networking and mail to:
10 St. James Avenue, 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
To sign up:
http://www.evite.com/diane@effectivenetworking.com/authorworkshop24Aug
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