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Planning A Poetry Book Tour Online Course
Feb 28th - March 3rd, 2024




​As many of you know, the publishers of Local Gems Press have launched books and anthologies in many countries and many US states. Many of you have met them while they’ve been on tour. They have had, over 100 successful poetry events in many different places and people often ask them about what goes into planning a poetry book tour and how they can do the same thing. James P. Wagner (Ishwa) and Nick Hale, in this series, go into all the details behind planning a tour.

​To make this series even more special, we have instructional interviews from two other well-known, well-traveled poets, publishers and Laureates to get their thoughts, insights and ideas on the topic as well. 


​Series Includes:

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George Wallace is first and former Poet Laureate of Suffolk County, NY and first National Beat Poet Laureate of the US, Writer in Residence for The Walt Whitman Birthplace and author of almost 40 books of poetry. Winner of countless awards, he has planned poetry tours all around the world. 
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Paul Richmond is publisher for Human Error Publishing and former National Beat Poet Laureate for the state of MA and for the United States. He has planned poetry events and tours all over the US and in several other countries. 


​In This Series You Will Learn:

How To Get Gigs

Learn the various ways to get gigs and features to start and add to your poetry tour. How to connect with hosts, venues, etc. 

Organizing Your Press Pack

Learn the best ways to put together a press pack to promote yourself without having to be there. What do organizers and hosts look for an expect, and what to conventions, festivals, and fairs want to see as well?

How To Make Gigs Breed More Gigs

Learn the various ways to start with a "bread and butter" first gig in an area and expand to multiple gigs. 

The Three Main Ways To Add Slots on Tour

There are three main approaches to adding events on a tour (or planning a tour to begin with) learn all three ways and which might work best for you (or a combination.) 

Networking Advice From Those Who Have Done It

Learn the tried and true methods that these touring Poets, Publishers and Laureates have used for years. 


​And Much More...


The Schedule:

Day 1: 
James P. Wagner (Ishwa) and Nick Hale: Video Seminar Available After 10:00 AM EST
Day 2:
George Wallace and James P. Wagner (Ishwa) : Video Seminar Available After 10:00 AM EST
Day 3:
Paul Richmond and James P. Wagner (Ishwa): Video Seminar Available After 10:00 AM EST
Day 4: 
Bonus Q&A and Series Conclusion: With Local Gems Publishers: After 10AM EST


How Does It Work:

​Register below claim your spot. (Spots are limited)

Every day of the series you will get an email with the links you need to watch the seminars. 

Contact [email protected] if there are any problems. 

What If I Can't Make The Time?

The benefits of being virtual is flexibility. Everyone who signs up will be given the recordings of the live seminars to watch as you see fit. ​


​Seminar Series Registration: 
$39
($80 Value) Spots Are Limited

Fill out the form on the right to be taken to the purchase page. 

Include what you are hoping to learn from the course! 

    Register For The Course! 

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