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Who Should Enroll in the 4Ps to Publishing Success Seminar:
• You have begun a body of work: book, articles, poem or essay collection.
• You are committed to taking your work to the next level (improvement and/or publishing).
• You are open and receptive to suggestions for revision.
• You are willing to do whatever it takes to reach your writing goals.
• You are willing to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative environment
Overall objectives of the seminar:
• Improve writing skills and habits
• Increase knowledge of the publishing process
4Ps to Publishing Success™ Teleseminar Syllabus
Week 1: Plan
Your desire to become a published writer is just the beginning of the journey. Having a step-by-step plan is like taking a shortcut to your destination. This class will help you develop a clear plan for achieving your goals and the skills to achieve them.
Class Highlights:
• How to set SMART goals
• Things to consider when writing goals
• Tips on how to reach your goals
• How to boost and maintain creativity
• How to establish the creative habit
Week 2: Produce
Stop dreaming and start writing. Anyone who has ever sat in front of a blank computer screen or notebook page knows getting started is the hardest step. This class will help you find your personal voice and craft attention-getting openers that will hook your reader.
Class Highlights:
• How to develop your authentic voice
• How to connect with your readers
• How to communicate your message effectively and honestly
• How to create alluring hooks
• Tips for creating a page-turner
Week 3: Publish
Being knowledgeable about the publishing process is critical to your success. Find out how to locate markets and the right way to approach editors, agents and publishers for both fiction and nonfiction work.
Class Highlights
• What to include in your nonfiction book proposal
• How to write a novel synopsis
• What never to say about your novel
• What agents and editors are looking for
• How to find and approach agents and publishers
• What to look for in an agent
• Market resources and directories
• How to make a good first impression
• How to prepare a query letter
• Tips for writing irresistible query letters
Week : Promote
Whether you self-publish or choose a traditional publisher, this is the consummate “last, but not least” step in the process. Learn the effective marketing skills that make the difference between publishing success and failure.
Class Highlights:
• What it means to "build a platform"
• How to attract an audience, agent or publisher
• How and when to start your marketing campaign
• What to put in your press kit
• How to write an effective press release
• How to get free publicity
• Why you must use the Internet to market your book
• The difference between blogs, ezines and websites
• How to use electronic promotion at any computer-skill level
The Fifth "P" is the most important...but you'll have to register for the seminar to find out what it is. The seminar is open to men and women.
