How to Write & Publish - notes for the road

How to Write & Publish

By Ryan P. Freeman

Hey all, here's my notes for my 2017 Author Tour! Along the way, I'll be stopping at one college and three high schools, talking with students about what it takes to Write & Publish. My goal is to empower new writers to finish their stories and get them published. Without further ado, here's my rundown:

 

Introduction

- About Me

How to Write

- Getting Your Story

            - Vision and Feel

- Pantsers Vs Plotters

- Write!

            - Write what you really, honestly love

            - “Writing is easy, all you have to do is sit down and bleed.” – Hemingway

            - Addressing the voice of doubt

            - Where-How: 1k words/day x 6days/week x 3mo = finished manuscript

            - Take a Break

- Feed Your Imagination

            - Read (Know what good stories are like by immersing yourself in them)

            - Travel

            - Explore

             - Join Writers Groups

- Beta Readers

- When is your story finished?

How to Publish (begin PR)

- Different Publishing Routes

            - Traditional

            - Indie

            - Small Press

            - Self-Publishing

- Design

            - Formatting

            - Feel/Physical size

- Finding a Cover Artist

- Day-of-Publishing

            -launch event

- PR (Keep Writing!)

Summary

- Write!

- Feed Your Imagination

- Publishing

 - PR

- ‘Make Good Art’

- Questions! – Get to it!

- Join Writers Groups in your Area