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Putting Together a Poetry Book
Many poets are eager to release their first book of poetry. But hand in hand with the eagerness comes multitudes of questions. What size should the book be, a chapbook or a full length collection? How should I structure the poems? Is a theme necessary? How do publishers like a poetry book to be submitted? Do I never need to use a traditional publisher? What about the cover?
The publishers of Local Gems Press who have produced over 250 poetry titles are here to answer all these questions and more.
In This Seminar You Will Learn:
The Components of a Poetry Book
~Learn all the parts of a poetry book and how to get them and structure them.
How To Organize Your Poems
~ Explore the idea of whether or not your book should have a theme, and how to go about organizing your poems for publication.
The Differences Between a Chapbook and a Full Length Collection
~ Learn about the pros and cons of each and why you might want to choose one or the other for your specific goals.
How To Submit Your Book To Publishers
~ Learn about manuscript format, and the best ways to send your poetry manuscript to publishers, or if you even need a publisher and decide to self-publish your manuscript.
and much more...
The Art of the Book Launch
A book launch is a special time for any author. Publishing a book is a huge accomplishment, and the launch event that follows should be consistent with the level of accomplishment that publishing a book is. The publishers of Local Gems Press have packed out book launches up and down the East Coast and are here to share their tried and true methodology to creating a packed house, a killer show, and increasing book sales.
In This Seminar You Will Learn:
Information on Poetry Book Sales
~Learn the solid numbers of contemporary poetry book sales and how you can rise above the challenges.
How To Pick Your Event Location
~Learn about the various places that might be friendly to a book launch event, and what might be best for your own launch!
The Biggest Mistake Poets Make
~ Learn the one simple things poets do that puts an unnecessary cap on their book sales and how this can be easily avoided.
How To Get A Packed House
~ Learn how to create a killer show that will attract an audience and how to get the word out
and much more...
Publishing VS Self-Publishing
Poets and Authors frequently hear a ton of information about what the best publishing path is. So many have questions, and with so much conflicting information out there it is often hard to navigate it all. Is traditional publishing still the way to go, despite the shifts and changes in the last 15 years? Or is self-publishing a better option? Does this matter by genre, or book size, and is there a way to make use of both? The publishers of Local Gems Press go over all of this.
In This Seminar You Will Learn...
~ The Pros and Cons of Publishing and Self-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.
~ How Publishing Has Changed In The Last 20 Years
The internet and print-on-demand options changed the entire industry, find out how, where things are going, and how many more options have been opened up.
~How Some Famous Authors Decide Which Route To Go
Some famous authors stick with traditional publishers, while others opt for self-publishing, find out what makes these famous authors choose which options and how you might consider the choice for yourself.
~ Where The Money Is In Both Options
There is money to be made in both options, but the models are very different for several reasons. We explore where the paydays are in depth in both traditional publishing and self-publishing.
And Much More...
Getting Your Book In Stores
There are hundreds of thousands of books published every single year. Whereas once upon a time, it was common practice for books to find their way into brick and mortar stores, a large percentage of books published or printed today never find their way into a traditional bookstore, or a store of any kind.
The publishers of Local Gems Press (in addition to owning a book store!) have made many deals with physical retailers to carry their books. In this seminar they aim to cover this highly-requested topic.
In This Seminar You Will Learn:
Traditional Publishing Distribution
~ Learn about the traditional publishing model for getting books in stores and how that may or may not apply to your book.
How To Convince Stores Your Book Is A Good Match
~Learn how to approach retailers in a way that makes your book stick out from the crowd and makes them find value in adding your book to their shelves.
The Biggest Mistakes Authors Make
~Learn how to avoid several mistakes that most authors make that make stores immediately reject their book for consideration, and several other key mistakes to avoid.
Negotiating Consignment Deals
~ Learn the various ways to make deals with stores including consignment deals, outright selling, and renting shelf-space.
Getting Your Book In Stores OTHER Than Book Stores
~ There are so many other retail stores than book stores out there, many of them sell books or could be talked into selling boos under the right circumstances. Learn about the many other options...
and much more...
Self-Publishing Your Book
So you have a book you're looking to self-publish? Some of the most famous authors in history self-published their books and today there are more options to do so than ever before. But the process is different than submitting the book to a publisher. How do you find the right printer? What do you need done? What about cover-art and formatting? How do you sell the book once it's printed? The publishers of Local Gems Press go over the self-publishing process.
In This Seminar You Will Learn:
Famous Self-Published Authors
~ Find out about the history of publishing vs self-publishing and how many famous authors you've heard of self-published.
What You Need To Self-Publish
~Learn about all the components of a book you will need to self-publish and see your book in print.
How To Find The Best Printers
~ Find out how to navigate the multitude of printing options available today to make the choice of what fits your book best.
How To Avoid Scams
~ Learn the inside and out about manuscript submissions including standard manuscript format, cover letters and queries.
How To Market A Self-Published Book
~ Learn about the options to sell and distribute self-published books.
and much more...
Submitting Your Book To A Publisher
You've written your book, congrats! Now you want to see it get published. But how to find the right publisher for you? If you find the right publisher, how do you make them interested in your manuscript? And if they have only a few slots available how do you have them take a particular liking to your submission? Local Gems Press shares the secrets of how to go about getting yourself a publisher.
In This Seminar You Will Learn:
How To Research Publishers
~ Find out how to find publishers who might be interested in what it is you are writing.
How To Catch The Publishers Eye
~Some publishers get an overwhelming amount of submissions, learn how to make yours stand out from the slush pile.
How To Increase Your Chances of Being Chosen
~ Learn some simple yet effective ways to ingratiate yourself to the publishers and editors and improve your chances of acceptance.
How To Submit Your Manuscript
~ Learn the inside and out about manuscript submissions including standard manuscript format, cover letters and queries.
How To Avoid The Things That Will Get You IMMEDIATELY Rejected
~ Learn the very common things many poets and authors do that can get their submissions instantly thrown out of the running and how to avoid them.
and much more...
Limited Time Seminar Bundles!!
Seminar Bundle 1
This bundle includes the recordings of 3 Seminars:
"Putting Together a Poetry Book"
"The Art of the Book Launch"
"Getting Your Book In Stores"
Several hours of prime content on these topics, a special deal for a limited time!