how to publish your book or article
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This class was presented in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 19, 2011 to published and unpublished aspiring writers. It was taught by Debbie Merion, writing coach, [email protected].TRANSCRIPT
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Publish Locally, Get Read Globally
Presented Sat. July 19, 2011,10:30 AM - Noon Ann Arbor Rec and Ed Conference Room
Debbie Merion, MSW
Goals of the Class
• Familiarize you with some amazing local publications
• Provide a brief overview of the process of publishing your work in print and online
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Publishing Articles Locally
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Five steps to publishing locally (1)1. Clarify your story2. Explore local online publications on the
handout and read--writers’ guidelines--deadline for submission--who is the editor?
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Five steps to publishing locally (2)
3. Envision—where exactly will the story go? Look at the number of words, and the style. Write for that space.
4. Email an editor a query/pitch if you don’t have the entire story written.
5. Submit and be patient, but check back.
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Publishing Books Locally
• Is your idea a book?• Is your idea a book that hasn’t been
written?• Do you want to write without thought of
publishing?
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To self-publish a completed manuscript:
• eBook (Kindle, nook)• Print on demand (through createspace.com,
U-M Espresso book machine• Printhouse like iUniverse or lulu.com.• Local printer (Kinkos, Thompson-Shore)
– ISBN: bowker.com– authorsguild.org websites for writers – http://www.marketingnewauthors.com/
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To publish a completed manuscript:
• Find an agent– Ask other writers you know – Take a class – Gotham writers
writingclasses.com/– Read preface in similar books
• Contact publishers directly - use Writer’s Market (book or online at writersmarket.com) or contact Ann Arbor publishers.
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Ann Arbor Area Book Publishers
• Huron River Press• Robbie Dean Press• University of Michigan Press• Dzanc books• Wayne State University Press
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Books on Publishing Books
• Putting Your Passion Into Print-Eckstut and Sterry
• Thinking Like Your Editor-Rabiner and Fortunato
• How to Write a Book Proposal-Larsen
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Once published, how to use your online publication links?
• In your email signature• On Facebook• On Linkedin• In work proposals• Book proposals• Resume • Biography
Websites about Writing
• www.writersmarket.com/• www.writersdigest.com/• www.pw.org/• www.awpwriter.org/magazine/
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Goals of the Class
• Familiarize you with some amazing local publications
• Provide a brief overview of the process of publishing your work in print and online
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Publish Locally, Get Read Globally
Presented Sat. July 19, 2011,10:30 AM - Noon Ann Arbor Rec and Ed Conference Room
Debbie Merion, MSW