One Day Workshop: $175 Course Outline Overview: how a book gets from your head to the bookstore shelf The role of the writer, the agent, the acquiring editor, the editor, the cover designer, the sales department, the marketing department, the printer, the binder, the distributor, the jobber, the bookstore sales person; how each person along the way can determine the success or failure of your book. PART ONE : Writing The mechanics of producing a manuscript: how long should it be, the difference between page count and word count, the Chicago Manual of Style and how it can help you; how to organize your thoughts into an outline, working from the outline to set realistic goals for completion; how to determine chapter length, how to transition from one chapter to another without losing the reader's interest; tools available to help polish the inexperienced writer's style;how to know if you should hire an outside editor, consultant, ghost writer or coach. PART TWO: Selling Determining whether you need an agent and if so how to find one; writing a compelling query letter; writing a synopsis or proposal for your book; what about money? The standard publishing contract ; do you need a lawyer? PART THREE: Publishing How to determine whether a traditional New York based publisher, small press or print-on-demand option is best for you. A step-by-step guide to what happens after you sell your book: rewrites, cover design, copy editing, galley proofs, advance reviews, the big release day. PART FOUR: Selling, again Marketing your book: what you can expect from your publisher and what your publisher expects from you. The truth behind bookstore signings, media ads and Bestseller lists. How Amazon.com and I-Pods have changed the way we read and why you should care. How much money you can really expect to make from your book and how to make more. |
Making a Book
Beyond Words
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