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Writing
Self-Publishing
Ins & Outs, Pros & Cons
More and more writers are venturing into
self-publishing to get their work out. This
is your opportunity to get the inside scoop.
Evaluate the pros and cons, find out where
to go and how to get your work into print,
and get guidance about marketing and
distribution. Explore the trade-offs of
selling with Amazon with its wide reach and
built-in algorithm of royalties versus using
another platform that lets you keep a much
higher percentages of sales. Whatever your
genre, this class will take the mystery out
of the business and help you think like a
publisher while you write.
Alex Delia
runs
a small press in Denver called Puncture.
He publishes books on genre fiction,
comic books, and pop culture analysis.
He is currently writing a comprehensive
guidebook on the self-publishing process.
$56 Non-Member
$44 Member
$1 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
2005J: One Thu., 6–9PM 11/3
2005K: One Thu., 6–9PM 1/5
Transform Your Manuscript
into an eBook Bestseller
Marketing and Selling Your Work
A brave new world of electronic publishing
is out there. Get a brief overview of
common pitfalls writers encounter when
formatting and submitting manuscripts
to major platforms, especially Apple.
Learn a bit about how to structure your
work or subcontract it to format editors.
But no matter your approach, the book
will be lost in Amazons bazillion titles if
you don’t distinguish it with some top-
notch marketing. Learn how to generate
publicity from a veteran, top-selling author.
Topics include website dos and don’ts,
promotional videos, social media marketing,
personal distribution/direct sales, and
more.
Salvatore Trento
is the recipient
of the 2014 eLit Awards: Illuminating
Digital Publishing Excellence for his
Field
Guide to Mysterious Places of Eastern North
America
. He also wrote the best-selling
The
Search for Lost America
. He has worked as a
consultant for television and film including
the Discovery Channel show,
Monsters and
Mysteries
.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$4 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1922S: One Wed., 6:30–8:30PM 10/19
1922T: One Wed., 6:30–8:30PM 11/16
1922U: One Wed., 6:30–8:30PM 12/14
1922V: One Wed., 6:30–8:30PM 1/11
NEW! The Business of
Getting Published
So you’ve written a book, or perhaps you
are partway done. Congratulations! Now
comes the hard part: getting it on the
shelves. This workshop will demystify the
traditional publishing process by addressing
common questions, such as: How does
one get an agent? Does one need an agent?
What is a query letter? How and when do I
submit to agents? Getting a book deal from
a traditional publisher is extremely difficult,
so understanding the process is crucial.
Find out how to navigate the journey so that
your work has a better chance of finding
success.
Lija Fisher
recently accepted a
two-book deal with Farrar, Straus & Giroux
for her debut novel,
Clivo Wren and the Fall
of Phoenix
. She is represented by Jason
Anthony of Lippincott Massie McQuilkin.
She’s learned valuable lessons and is eager
to share those with others.
$56 Non-Member
$44 Member
$1 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1908J: One Tue., 6:30–9PM 11/15
1908K: One Sat., 9:30AM–12PM 1/14
Getting Your Book Written &
Published
So you want to write a book—a publishable
book! This seminar gives you key tools
to conceive, write, and sell your work to
publishers. Learn to think about your work
as a product, assess your competition,
and sell your product to a publisher. Topics
include: how to find good book, novel, or
article ideas, ways to research your idea,
the most suitable genre for reaching your
target market, and five elements to include
in anything you write. Learn strategies for
the first, second, third drafts and how to get
a publisher, an agent, and a contract. Also
learn about e-book publishing and the future
of publishing.
Othniel Seiden
, MD, worked
in advertising, writing for radio, television,
and newspaper before medical school.
Author of articles for magazines, medical
columns, and editorials, he has been a book
and magazine editor and a technical writer
for medical devices. Author of So You Want
to Write a Book, he has had over 50 books
published, including novels, self-help books,
histories, and a language course. Google
him!
$52 Non-Member
$40 Member
$15 recommended optional materials fee payable
in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1998EB: One Sat., 1–4PM 10/29
1998EC: One Sat., 1–4PM 11/19
1998ED: One Sat., 1–4PM 12/17
1998EE: One Sat., 1–4PM 1/21
NEW! Food Passion!
Write About What You Love for Fun
or Profit
Do you love telling
others about your
favorite recipe, meal,
or restaurant? Why
not turn your passion
into a blog, book,
or photo essay that
you can share with the world and possibly
make some money from in the process?
Learn about how to write restaurant and
chef profiles; receive complimentary
meals, services, and products; and use
your smartphone for spectacular food
photography.
Ron Stern
(aka: The Global
Gumshoe) is an internationally known food
and travel photojournalist, and the Denver
City Guide editor for The Daily Meal, one
of the largest culinary-focused sites in the
world.
$56 Non-Member
$44 Member
$25 optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
2025F: One Sat., 2–5PM 12/3
How to Be a Successful
Travel Writer, Blogger or
Video Journalist
The Easy Way!
If you have the wanderlust but not the
money to pay for it, consider becoming
a travel blogger, digital influencer, or
video journalist. These individuals stay in
the best hotels, eat the finest food, and
experience VIP treatment for free. Today
it is easier than ever to get started with a
simple blog site, a smart phone, and social
media sites. Gain the inside information
necessary to get started on the fast track
to this exciting career. Learn how to obtain
assignments, conduct interviews, work
with brands, and take photos that have
the WOW factor.
Ron Stern
is the Denver
city editor for The Daily Meal and a travel
columnist for several newspapers and
online sites.
$56 Non-Member
$44 Member
$25 optional materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1937EG: One Sun., 2–5PM 11/6
1937EI: One Sat., 2–5PM 1/7
