{"id":352,"date":"2018-06-14T18:01:42","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T18:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/texashighplainswriters.com\/?p=352"},"modified":"2018-06-20T14:00:22","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T14:00:22","slug":"july-21-2018-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texashighplainswriters.com\/index.php\/2018\/06\/14\/july-21-2018-program\/","title":{"rendered":"July 21, 2018 Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Publication<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ryan McSwain ~ Rory C. Keel ~<\/strong>Vicki Schoen ~ Natalie Bright<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Where to Begin to Publish Your Book?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The topic always comes up at our meetings. Reach for the stars and snag a literary agent who will negotiate a deal with a Big House publishing company? Or go it alone and join the throng of independent authors who self-publish? What should you do? I know, it\u2019s a lot of information to absorb. Here are a few main points to consider as you move closer to publishing your work.<\/p>\n

Option 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have a high concept book theme or genre, the urgency of publication is not an issue, and you are willing to relinquish the rights to said work, then Traditional Publishing <\/strong>is your best option. <\/strong>This will require you to sign with a literary agent who will \u201cshop\u201d your manuscript to the five major publishing houses which are closed to un-agented submissions. This process takes years. Dollars are well spent in attending conferences to network with agents and editors. Develop a phenomenal one-line synopsis. Practice your pitch.<\/p>\n

Option 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have a polished manuscript ready to go, a clear idea of your genre and target market, and a Type A personality that likes the control, then becoming an Indie Author<\/strong> and self-publishing your work is the perfect fit. You can do as much or as little of the process that you want. Dollars are well spent in hiring the professionals to do the work that you don\u2019t want to learn. Become proficient on social media.<\/p>\n

It is a great time to be a creator of new and original content.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Save the Date: July 21 in Amarillo<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

No RSVP required; nonmembers are welcome. Our meetings are open to the public and guests may attend for a small $10 fee. It all starts at 10:00 AM and you\u2019re invited! Hope to see you in July in Amarillo.<\/p>\n

Robyn Conley on\u00a0September 15<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Morning Session:\u00a0Driving Your Character\u00a0<\/em>– How to Develop a Well-rounded Protagonist.<\/p>\n

Afternoon Session:\u00a0Self-Editing Without Self-Destructing<\/em><\/p>\n

http:\/\/robynconley.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n

November 17<\/span><\/span>\u00a0~ Bill Briscoe<\/h2>\n

This Phillips, Texas native told his wife that he wanted to write a novel only\u00a0five years into his\u00a0retirement. Based on\u00a0an idea he’d had in his head\u00a0for\u00a0ten years, the result is\u00a0Pepperman’s Promise<\/em>, the prequel to\u00a0The Pepperman Mystery Series.<\/p>\n

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