[NEohioPAL] What it Takes to Write a Book
DeeNCR at aol.com
DeeNCR at aol.com
Wed Jul 22 17:22:20 PDT 2009
Dear Conspicuous, and fellow writers:
While I avidly support any means for writers to get together and learn
more about their craft (and always encourage my students to form writers
groups whenever possible), I must say I'm surprised by this email from a fellow
writer in this wonderfully supportive writing community.
After more than 20 years in this business, I find this response regarding
my publishing credentials hurtful, insulting - and undeservingly
-disrespectful.
To those prone to guessing . . . serious writers work hard to earn our
credibility. It's wholly unfair for one person to question it without knowing
the facts. (And may I add first that yes, anytime you can gain knowledge
free from other writers, it's a wonderful opportunity that all writers should
take advantage of. I do not set the price for my classes, I just make darn
sure it's worth every penny. That's my job, and I take it seriously.)
Fact one:
University Presses (of which there are hundreds across the U. S. ) are
well-respected in the publishing world. These "small" publishers have high
expectations and no one should thumb their nose at the many quality books that
they publish.
Two:
The reference to my "self-published " book confirms the kind of mentality
I feared when I was contemplating the decision for my second book. I was
all too aware of the bad rap (and yes, in some cases deservedly so) of
self-publishing. But this book was very personal to me, and I wanted it done my
way, so after weighing many options, I chose a POD because I felt I could
not compromise in how it would be presented. I wanted complete control over
this one.
Three:
Just completed my third book - which will be published by a large,
traditional, national publishing company - and based on my experiences, now having
worked with three very different publishing companies, I feel I can offer
much information, inspiration and genuine helpful insights into this
difficult world, for anyone wishing for that.
Four:
Marketing 101 - If you do not let people know what's available, they will
not attend. NEohioPal is a great resource for this. I was simply letting
people know about this class. Again, just doing my job.
Don't feel it's worth it? Please feel free to pass. But please do not
insult a veteran writer by "guessing."
You may keep someone from missing out on something that may indeed be just
what they were looking for.
Not interested, simply hit "Delete."
Thank you for your time. And respect.
Sincerely,
Deanna Adams
In a message dated 7/22/2009 4:16:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
conspicuouschick at gmail.com writes:
Before spending this money, consider that one of the author's books is
self-published and the other by a small, regionally oriented, university
press. My guess is, you won't find anything in this class that you can't find in
articles on the 'net, or in the five hundred 'how-to' books already on the
market.
Also, there is a free writing group meeting in Akron twice a month full of
published and non-published writers that provide very helpful critiques,
advice and support for each other. I'm sure there are more - explore them
first.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 6:56 AM, <_DeeNCR at aol.com_ (mailto:DeeNCR at aol.com)
> wrote:
NEW CLASS! AT THE LIT
What it Takes to Write a Book
11, 18, 25 August, 6 - 8 p.m. (3 week class)
Instructor: Deanna Adams
Always wanted to write a book? Have an idea that just won’t go away?
Whether you want to write a nonfiction book, novel or memoir, this three-week
class will help you get started. From expanding your idea, to organizing
chapters, to finding a publisher, author Deanna Adams will answer your
questions and get you ready to write that book! Tips will include scheduling time
to work on your book, deciding who your audience is, and building your book
from proposal to finished manuscript. Only requirement – you must have a
concrete book idea. Bring a two-page sample of the idea, or another sample of
your writing to class.
What It Takes to Write A Book is offered Tuesdays at The LIT: 2570
Superior Ave, Suite 203. Please contact The Lit at 1-216.421.0403)
$95 for members
$120 for nonmembers
Also see _www.deannaadams.com_ (http://www.deannaadams.com/)
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In a message dated 7/22/2009 4:16:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
conspicuouschick at gmail.com writes:
Before spending this money, consider that one of the author's books is
self-published and the other by a small, regionally oriented, university
press. My guess is, you won't find anything in this class that you can't find in
articles on the 'net, or in the five hundred 'how-to' books already on the
market.
Also, there is a free writing group meeting in Akron twice a month full of
published and non-published writers that provide very helpful critiques,
advice and support for each other. I'm sure there are more - explore them
first.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 6:56 AM, <_DeeNCR at aol.com_ (mailto:DeeNCR at aol.com)
> wrote:
NEW CLASS! AT THE LIT
What it Takes to Write a Book
11, 18, 25 August, 6 - 8 p.m. (3 week class)
Instructor: Deanna Adams
Always wanted to write a book? Have an idea that just won’t go away?
Whether you want to write a nonfiction book, novel or memoir, this three-week
class will help you get started. From expanding your idea, to organizing
chapters, to finding a publisher, author Deanna Adams will answer your
questions and get you ready to write that book! Tips will include scheduling time
to work on your book, deciding who your audience is, and building your book
from proposal to finished manuscript. Only requirement – you must have a
concrete book idea. Bring a two-page sample of the idea, or another sample of
your writing to class.
What It Takes to Write A Book is offered Tuesdays at The LIT: 2570
Superior Ave, Suite 203. Please contact The Lit at 1-216.421.0403)
$95 for members
$120 for nonmembers
Also see _www.deannaadams.com_ (http://www.deannaadams.com/)
____________________________________
What's for dinner tonight? Find _quick and easy dinner ideas_
(http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?ncid=emlcntusfood00000009) for any occasion.
______________________________________
NEohioPAL is SELF-SERVE. If you need to unsubscribe, change from digest to
one-at-a-time delivery or vice-versa, go on hiatus while out of town,
switch from mime to plain text or vice-versa, etc. check out the FAQS at
_http://www.fredsternfeld.com_ (http://www.fredsternfeld.com/) .
______________________________________
please consider a voluntary contribution to support Neohiopal -
_http://www.fredsternfeld.com/faqs.htm#support_
(http://www.fredsternfeld.com/faqs.htm#support)
______________________________________
Disclaimer: The facts and/or opinions expressed in this message are solely
those of the person in the 'from' or 'reply-to' header. The fact that this
message is posted should in no way be taken as an endorsement by the
administrator of this list. Subscribers should perform due diligence for all
goods, services and activities promoted on NEohioPAL.
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