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October 29, 2017
October 30, 2017(1 event)

10:00 am: GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE: FROM MANUSCRIPT TO BOOK


October 30, 2017

The chances of being traditionally published today are slimmer than ever. With e-book sales soaring and publishers consolidating, traditionally published books are a small minority of the 4,000 books published every day. For the vast majority of aspiring writers who want to see their works in print or in an e-book, independent publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing have become the only options. But fear keeps many new writers from approaching the steep learning curve of indie publishing and self-marketing, and many of them don't know where to start.  This series of workshops will demystify the steps to indie publishing, helping fence-sitters get off the rail and into print. The five "Getting from Here to There" workshops will cover:

Session 1: Choosing your publishing path - The main considerations in choosing your publishing route. We discuss the various options from DIY to Create Space and Ingram Spark to hybrid publishers; what determines which path is best for you and what resources you need.

Session 2: Getting your book ready - Preparing your manuscript and cover. We discuss writing second, third and fourth drafts, the four types of editing, beta readers, front and back of book materials, formatting and cover design.

Session 3: Time to GO! - Publishing,  printing, and distributing.  We discuss metadata, copyrights, the importance of proofs, writing marketing copy and its uses, pricing, publishing e-books and audio books, printing and distribution.

Session 4:  Marketing essentials - The social media musts. The three essentials in marketing your book are author websites, Author Central, and an author Facebook page. We look at website options and set up a Facebook page.

Session 5: Other marketing options - Going beyond the basics. We discuss advertising, consultants, reviews, personal appearances, book give-aways, bloggers, contests and distribution options.

Please register at https://docs.google.com/a/inlandiainstitute.org/forms/d/1yrAC_rk02vKemnA-Z4SVnULUW6RMlPdGjgQqY4sQ5wA/edit

 

Dates: Mondays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13

Time: 10 a.m. to noon

Location:  Rancho Mirage Public Library conference room, 71-100 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage

October 31, 2017
November 1, 2017(3 events)

10:00 am: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP WITH MAE WAGNER IN REDLANDS


November 1, 2017

This workshop is currently full. Check back after the new year for workshop availability.

5:30 pm: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP WITH JESSICA CARRILLO IN COLTON


November 1, 2017

Fall workshops in session. Registration required. Check back in early 2018 for Winter dates and availability.

The Colton workshop meets at the Advance to Literacy Center located at 380 North La Cadena Drive Colton, CA 92324 (909) 370-1523

6:30 pm: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP WITH TIM HATCH IN ONTARIO


November 1, 2017

Fall workshops in session. Registration required. Check back in early 2018 for Winter dates and availability.

The Ontario workshop meets at the Ovitt Family Community Library located at 215 E C St, Ontario, CA 91764 (909) 395-2004.

November 2, 2017(1 event)

7:00 pm: ARTS WALK FOR BOOK LOVERS WITH PAT MURKLAND


November 2, 2017

TBA

This event will take place in the auditorium of the Riverside Public Library, located at 3581 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501.

November 3, 2017
November 4, 2017