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BIOS & BLOGS & BLURBS, OH MY! Author of Run, River Currents and The Button Legacy: Emily’s Inheritance www.gingermarcinkowski.c om Presented by Ginger Marcinkowski, M.F.A.
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As a new author, having your manuscript accepted for publication is only the beginning! This program will prepare the new author for the transition from everyday writer to the prepared professional that agents, editors and publishers will expect you them be!
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BIOS & BLOGS & BLURBS, OH MY!
Author of Run, River Currents and The Button Legacy: Emily’s Inheritance
www.gingermarcinkowski.com
Presented by Ginger Marcinkowski, M.F.A.
This fast-paced presentation prepares the aspiring writer for publication and allows them to better understand what comes after a manuscript acceptance!
A complete checklist of “to-do’s” will be part of the take-away!
The Point of this Seminar
Why your manuscript is the easiest part of the process
What agents/ editors expect of the new writer and why
Why being prepared is critical to your overall writing persona
What documents are instrumental for your success?
Introduction
Items needed BEFORE acceptance
Log line Elevator speech ? ? ? Manuscript
Log Line Example
Log Line, a one-sentence summary of your work….
“As the last of the mourners departed the ornate Catholic Church, Emily entered a side door unnoticed, walked to the coffin, and punched her dead father in the face. ‘You’ll never be dead enough,’ she whispered. ‘Never.”
Elevator speech
A very short commentary on your work. Said to be an elevator speech, because you should be able to contain it in the time it takes you to traverse one floor on an elevator. Could be your “log line.”
Query Letter
An introduction to your work, usually sent to an editor/agent to garnish interest in your manuscript. It MUST have:
• ?• ?• ?• ?• ?• ?……….and it should be specifically directed
Synopsis
• How many? • ?• ?• ?
• What do I include? • ?• ?• ?
• Why do I need 3?• ?
At least ???? ? ? ? ? ?
BIO
Ginger Marcinkowski is the author of the award-winning Run, River Currents, a dark novel based on a true event in her life. Her second book, The Button Legacy: Emily’s Inheritance is a tender story of faith told through buttons that have been passed from generation-to-generation.
Short Bio
Things to Think About at Publication
What are they going to be asking for?
WHAT AM I GETTING MYSELF INTO?
• Website
• Social Media Links
• Clips
• Platform
• Brand
MARKETING MADNESS• FIRST THINGS FIRST
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• Photograph
*** Hang on as this is a WILD ride!
I AM PULLING MY HAIR OUT!
• 3-5 authors that you book might be similar to &
why
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• Relationships you have formed complete with
contact information & numbers
I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!BUT YOU ARE ALMOST THERE….
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• TWEETS
WHAT ABOUT ME???YES, THERE IS SOMETHING JUST FOR YOU!
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• YOUR NEXT BOOK!!!
ONE-SHEET
If you would like this seminar presented at your next
conference please contact: Ginger [email protected]
515-360-6575
*Please note this slideshow is only a part of the complete 1-3 hr. seminar
BIOS & BLOGS & BLURBS, OH MY!
Author of Run, River Currents and The Button Legacy: Emily’s Inheritance
www.gingermarcinkowski.com
Presented by Ginger Marcinkowski, M.F.A.
