Do you have a book you want to write? Have you started a book but not finished it? Do you feel anxious about approaching publishers or agents? Only 3% of writers who start a book complete it, and only 1% to 2% of writers who complete a book have it accepted for publication. These are tough odds, so to work within them, writers need realistic strategies. Andrew Doty and Dana Delibovi will share their real-life experience with these strategies, which they used in taking Dana’s book from concept to contract with a publisher. This one-hour talk, with ample time for sharing and questions, is designed to help you bring your book from planned to published.

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Let’s simplify the intimidating topic of self-publishing into three core questions: WHAT, WHY, and HOW. This workshop will cover the history of self-publishing, technological innovations, publishing options, common myths, pros and cons, and the most important considerations for authors. Explore the possibilities, learn how self-publishing authors can affordably rival the production quality of a large publishing company, and bring your questions to get in-person feedback about your own project!

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Many people start writing a memoir, only to get a few pages in before becoming overwhelmed by the process. Where do you start? What details should be included? Should you use people’s real names? Which main story should you choose to focus on, and what are the right themes and lessons for it?

Learn how to take these questions one at a time and build a moving memoir by outlining and curating your stories. Lay a solid foundation for structured storytelling, and you can write a book that you’ll be proud of and readers will love. Presented by Andrew Doty, founder of Editwright.

Register at https://www.slcl.org/events/write-your-memoir-0

Many people start writing a memoir, only to get a few pages in before becoming overwhelmed by the process. Where do you start? What details should be included? Should you use people’s real names? Which main story should you choose to focus on, and what are the right themes and lessons for it?

Learn how to take these questions one at a time and build a moving memoir by outlining and curating your stories. Lay a solid foundation for structured storytelling, and you can write a book that you’ll be proud of and readers will love. Presented by Andrew Doty, founder of Editwright.

Register at https://www.slcl.org/events/write-your-memoir

Get answers to all your publishing questions in this live video call with a professional editor and book coach, Editwright founder Andrew Doty.

Join the call on Google Meet at meet.google.com/hdk-mfgs-juh and chime in with your questions or concerns to receive on-the-spot advice.

This is your chance to get expert insights about writing, editing, design, proofreading, distribution, marketing, and all things publishing. Wherever you are on your publishing journey, you’ll find help here.

Participants are welcome to drop in anytime during the hour to ask questions or just listen to others and learn from the conversation in an informal and accessible format.

Many people start writing a memoir, only to get a few pages in before becoming overwhelmed by the process. Where do you start? What details should be included? Should you use people’s real names? Which main story should you choose to focus on, and what are the right themes and lessons for it?

Learn how to take these questions one at a time and build a moving memoir by outlining and curating your stories. Lay a solid foundation for structured storytelling, and you can write a book that you’ll be proud of and readers will love. Presented by Andrew Doty, founder of Editwright (www.editwright.com).

Let’s simplify the intimidating topic of self-publishing into three core questions: WHAT, WHY, and HOW. This workshop will cover the history of self-publishing, technological innovations, publishing options, common myths, pros and cons, and the most important considerations for authors. Explore the possibilities, learn how self-publishing authors can affordably rival the production quality of a large publishing company, and bring your questions to get in-person feedback about your own project!

Let’s simplify the intimidating topic of self-publishing into three core questions: WHAT, WHY, and HOW. This workshop will cover the history of self-publishing, technological innovations, publishing options, common myths, pros and cons, and the most important considerations for authors. Explore the possibilities, learn how self-publishing authors can affordably rival the production quality of a large publishing company, and bring your questions to get in-person feedback about your own project!

Let’s simplify the intimidating topic of self-publishing into three core questions: WHAT, WHY, and HOW. You'll discover the history of self-publishing, technological innovations, publishing options, common myths, pros and cons and the most important considerations for authors. Explore the possibilities, learn how self-publishing authors can affordably rival the production quality of a large publishing company and bring your questions to get in-person feedback about your own project!

Learn all the things you can do to improve your manuscript before handing it to an editor, then everything to expect when working with an editor to get your book in the best shape possible and improve your publication's perception.

E.Z. Grace, local author of "The Ayeee to Z Adulting Guide: How to Navigate Adulthood Like a Boss!" will talk about her book along with tips and tricks for teens about self-care and their own personal growth. For ages 12–17. Registration is required. Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering.

Let’s simplify the intimidating topic of self-publishing into three core questions: WHAT, WHY, and HOW. This workshop will cover the history of self-publishing, technological innovations, publishing options, common myths, pros and cons, and the most important considerations for authors. Explore the possibilities, learn how self-publishing authors can affordably rival the production quality of a large publishing company, and bring your questions to get in-person feedback about your own project!

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Did you know there are six steps to producing a book, and THREE of them are editing? But ask yourself: What do you really know about editing? Do you understand the differences between developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading? Do you know what order they need to be done in? Do you know how to prepare your manuscript for editing, how to find reliable editors, and how much they will cost? Or are you considering becoming an editor yourself and looking for a place to learn more about it?

You’ll have a chance to get all the answers you need from Andrew Doty.

Editing can seem like an overwhelming topic from the outside. Don’t be intimidated. Get clear insights and inside experience at this talk!

The many types of editing can overwhelm authors. Join experienced editor and book coach Andrew Doty in Book Editing for Self-Publishing Authors to learn the three essential kinds of editing for professional publishing. Discover how to find quality editors, what to expect when working with them, the value they add, the risks of relying on automated or AI tools, and how to budget for editing in your publishing project.

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Simplify the intimidating topic of self-publishing with this workshop. Learn about the history of self-publishing, technological innovations, publishing options, common myths, pros and cons, and the most important considerations for authors. Explore the possibilities and learn how self-publishing authors can affordably rival the production quality of a large publishing company.

Registration required.