[NEohioPAL] What it Takes to Write a Book

Wed Jul 22 20:55:13 PDT 2009

Dear Neohiopalers, especially writers

I was distressed to see "conspicuouschick" (whoever that is) throw unfounded doubt on the legitimate credentials and integrity of Deanna Adams.  

I know Deanna personally and attended her writers retreat last summer.  
Deanna is an excellent author of the highest integrity and provides practical, helpful information and encouragement to new and experienced writers.  I encourage any writer who wants to grow in their talent to trust Deanna to provide an excellent class.  You will gain much from her working knowledge of the business of writing. 

Her credentials are as follows:  

Deanna Adams is a freelance writer, essayist, writing instructor, speaker, and author of “Rock ‘n’ Roll and the Cleveland Connection.” Her articles and essays have been published in Ohio Magazine, Writers' Digest, Northern Ohio Live, The Plain Dealer, Sesame Street Parents Magazine, Soho Magazine, Lake County Business Journal, Today’s Family, Plain Dealer Lake County Xtra, Lake Erie Living Magazine, and other publications. She contributed an article on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum for the The American Midwest: An Interpretive Encyclopedia. 

Deanna is on the Board of Directors for the Cleveland Entertainment Coalition (CEC), and is Chairperson for the Awards Show committee. 

Her book, published by Kent State University Press, was a finalist for the 2003 ARSC Award (Association for Recorded Sound Collections) for excellence in research, and a 2003 finalist for the Ohioana Book Award for nonfiction. 

Deanna is director of the Western Reserve Writers conference, held bi-annually at Lakeland Community College, where she conducts presentations on a number of writing topics. She is also founder/director of the Women Writers' Winter Retreat. See "Conference" for all updates on these events. 

Affiliations 
Member of the Author’s Guild 
Poets & Writers League of Greater Cleveland
International Women’s Writing Guild
Western Reserve Writers Group
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Pennwriters, Inc. 
Chautauqua Writers' 

Sincerely,

Mary Faktor (the actor ;-)
and self-published writer with over 1,000 books sold to date
www.FaktorsTalentNetwork.com
888-913-3473

--- On Wed, 7/22/09, DeeNCR at aol.com <DeeNCR at aol.com> wrote:

From: DeeNCR at aol.com <DeeNCR at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [NEohioPAL] What it Takes to Write a Book
To: conspicuouschick at gmail.com, neohiopal at listserve.com
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 8:22 PM

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> 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

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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> 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

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