Another way to study the publishing industry\u2014to get up to speed with the field you are entering when you publish a book\u2014I suggest getting out and mingling with other authors. You will hear success stories and horror stories. You will meet authors with many varied experiences. Some experiences you will want to copy and others you will avoid.<\/p>\n
So where do you go to meet other authors? Start online. Yes, just remain seated in your office chair and turn on your computer. There are numerous online discussion groups and bulletin boards where authors communicate with one another. SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network) is an online networking organization for anyone interested in or involved in publishing. I am the executive director. Among other things, we have an online discussion group where you can meet other authors, ask questions, share your experiences, etc. Learn more here: SPAN (Small Publishers Association of North America) and IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) are also solid organizations to join. Then there are children\u2019s book writers organizations, mystery writers groups and so forth. Use Google to find those that resonate with you.<\/p>\n There are many writers groups that meet face-to-face, as well. Most of them invite speakers to talk about aspects of writing and publishing as well as book promotion. Find groups in your area through your local libraries and\/or bookstores. Check the calendar section of your newspaper. Do an Internet search. <\/p>\n Attend writers\u2019 conferences. Most are gearing more toward the publishing aspects of writing these days. But you\u2019ll need to study their promo before signing up so you know you are getting the opportunities you seek. Here are a few directories of writer\u2019s conferences.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.writing.shawguides.com<\/a> The other part to this message is participation. Locate appropriate groups and other learning opportunities. Study what they offer to make sure they are right for you. Attend and participate.<\/p>\n For more on this topic, read, \u201cPublish Your Book\u201d and \u201cTalk Up Your Book\u201d by Patricia Fry. Both available at Amazon.com and most other online and downtown bookstores. Or order them from the author\u2019s website: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a><\/p>\n I started my online book proposal course this week. It is not too late to catch up. Learn more and sign up here: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/course_bookproposal.htm<\/a> It\u2019s an excellent way to get one-on-one attention by a publishing professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Another way to study the publishing industry\u2014to get up to speed with the field you are entering when you publish a book\u2014I suggest getting out and mingling with other authors. You will hear success stories and horror stories. You will meet authors with many varied experiences. Some experiences you will want to copy and others […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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