Poetry Book Master Course Seminar Series
Sept 11th-14th, 17th. 



The publishers of Local Gems Press have taught many seminars on topics on putting together, publishing and marketing poetry books. Hundreds of people have attended these seminars and gone on to produce books from the resulting knowledge. But there is always a demand for more; a more inclusive mastery level offering. In addition, Local Gems Press is only one publisher, why not get some expert advice from some other publishers as well? That's what the poetry book master course is about! 

​To make this series even more special, we have instructional interviews from two other well-known, hard-working, accomplished publishers: Crisis Chronicles Press and Human Error Publishing. They both talk with Local Gems Press publisher James P. Wagner (Ishwa) about what they look for when accepting poetry books, and various ways to build audiences and market poetry books in today's world. 


​Series Includes:

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. ​
John Burroughs is publisher for Crisis Chronicles Press. He is the current National Beat Poet Laureate and former Beat Poet Laureate for Ohio. His press has published over 150 titles. 


​In This Series You Will Learn:

How To Organize A Poetry Book

~ Explore the idea of whether or not your book should have a theme, and how to go about organizing your poems for publication. 

Self-Publishing VS Traditional Publishing

~ Both sides have benefits and depending on what type of author you are, one could fit you better than the other. Find out the procedures involved in publishing vs self-publishing. 

Different Publisher's Thoughts on Book Creation

Publishers from 3 different presses discuss their inside knowledge of putting together poetry books, what they look for when considering one for publication, and best practices from their experience. 

What To Do After The Book Is Finished

~ Hear the publisher's thoughts about how to promote the book, sell the book, build an audience and plan book launches and tours. 


​And Much More...

The Schedule:

September 11th:
Putting Together a Poetry Book: Video Seminar Available After 10:00 AM EST
September 12th:
John Burroughs and James P. Wagner (Ishwa) : Video Seminar Available After 10:00 AM EST
September 13th:
 Self Publishing Your Book: Video Seminar Available After 10:00 AM EST
 Submitting Your Book To A Publisher: Video Seminar Available After 10:00 AM EST
September 14th: 
Paul Richmond and James P. Wagner (Ishwa): Video Seminar Available After 10:00 AM EST
September 17th:
Q&A and Series Conclusion: Live Seminar With Local Gems Publishers: 6:00 PM 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. 
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The link to the zoom seminars will also be sent to your email several hours before we go live. 

Contact localgemscontests@gmail.com if there are any problems. 

What If I Can't Make The Time?

​Got something the time of the live broadcasts? The benefits of being virtual is flexibility. Everyone who signs up will be given the recordings of the live seminars after completion. ​


​Seminar Series Registration
FULL
($150 Value) Spots Are Limited
​Registration Closes Sept 10th (Or When Full) 


​On the left tell us your name, email address (a real one, because that's how we will send you the information you will need) and tell us what you are most interested in learning in the virtual seminar. 

​Once you submit the form, you will be taken to the order page where you will be able to purchase your ticket to the course.