Here is a handout about ten top tips for getting published from what will be an outstanding breakout session that Elfrieda Abbe, publisher of The Writer, will present at the San Francisco Writers Conference, February 16th-19th.
10. Never underestimate the power of a good contest.
9. Never underestimate the power of a good article.
8. DIY publishing—More writers are doing it successfully, should you?
7. Platform counts.
6. Publishing is moving online. Are you?
5. Think “packaging content.”
4. Polish your work.
3. The “so-what” factor. What makes your story different and why should we care?
2. Make a good first impression.
1. Study the markets and target your submissions.
Elfrieda will have handouts about these tips at her session.
I have an article in the February issue of The Writer.
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Michael Larsen is a literary agent and consultant to nonfiction writers. He and his partner Elizabeth Pomada are co-directors of the San Francisco Writers Conference and the San Francisco Writing for Change Conference.
Dear Michael,
Thank you for posting the Top 10 Tips from Elfrieda Abbe, publisher of The Writer!
San Francisco Writers Conference just gets more exciting each year. Thank you & Elizabeth for inviting us to co-present 2 interactive sessions.
Tip #1 Study the markets and target your submissions & Tip #4 Polish your work – that would be this session:
Thurs. Feb. 16, 6:00pm Teresa LeYung-Ryan & Mary E. Knippel
BEING YOUR OWN EDITOR: Ensuring Your Work is 100% Before Taking the Next Step:
Attend this session if you want to Polish Your Manuscripts before:
• hiring book doctor/developmental editor OR
• pitching to agents or acquisition editors OR
• self-publishing
Also, Mary and I are scheduled to give one-on-one 10-minute consultations & at Ask-a-Pro at THE Conference!
Tip #2 Make a good first impression & Tip #7 Platform counts. – that would be this session:
Fri. Feb. 17, 9:00am Teresa LeYung-Ryan & Elisa “Sasa” Southard
BLOWING UP YOUR BALLOON: Writing a Tag-Line That Will Sell You and Your Book
Attend this session if you want to:
• hook agents, acquisition editors, readers, media attention
• make your name synonymous with the themes you write about
• have fun building your writer’s platform & fanbase
On Feb. 2, 2012, 6:15-7:30pm I’ll prepare conference attendees by presenting “What is a Platform and How to Build Yours” at San Francisco Main Library on behalf of Women’s National Book Association.
Please arrive early, I’ll start promptly at 6:15pm. Must RSVP 24 hours before meeting by emailing writingcoachteresa (use @ sign) gmail.com Put “RSVP Feb. 2, 2012″ in subject line please.
I encourage writers to go to the 9th San Francisco Writers Conference / A Celebration of Craft, Commerce & Community, February 16-20, 2012 http://www.sfwriters.org
Sincerely,
Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan
Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan has helped over 1,000 writers. As author of Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW, she coaches writers on making their names synonymous with the themes/subject matters/issues they write about. As editor/story consultant, Coach Teresa identifies themes and archetypes in her clients’ manuscripts. Her novel Love Made of Heart is used in college composition classes. http://writingcoachteresa.com Read Coach Teresa’s blog.
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