COURSE WILL COVER
Intro: Being a Writer vs an Author
What are the characteristics that define each?
How to evolve from writer to author.
From Book Concept to Manuscript
How to create "product" (your finished and marketable work);
Getting started;
Avoiding "writer's block;"
Finding your unique voice.
Components of the Writing Process
Storyline outline;
Developing themes and plotlines;
Building your characters.
Manuscript Structure
How to create chapter breaks;
Deciding on Strategic page count;
The Editing Process;
The Proofing Process.
Finding an Agent
Components of a professional submission;
Defining the relationship;
Newtworking;
Association involvement.
Getting Published
What it takes;
Defining the relationship;
Finding the right match;
Networking;
Print-on-demand versus traditional publishing;
Distribution and its challenges;
Components of a best seller.
Branding and Marketing
How to create your own Master Brand;
Advertising and Public Relations
Necessary elements of the marketing mix;
Effective promotion;
How to create a Press Kit.
Financial Overview
How to make money as an author;
Negotiating a contract;
Self-promotion.
Achieving the Dream to Write
Modifying the process;
Resources;
First/Next steps

Starting September 29 at 1:00 pm EDT (To register, scroll down.)