Writers with Purpose
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Writers with Purpose Seminar Hosted by Karolyne Roberts (Mrs. Anse-A-Veau)
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- 1. Writers with Purpose Seminar Hosted By: Karolyne Roberts
- 2. A Writer with Purpose… • Has a message – The Gospel • Is passionate about spreading that message at all costs – Willing to invest in the message even with the possibility of no return • Is led by God – Inspiration – Scripture
- 3. A Writer with Purpose… • Seeks God – Prayer – Fasting • Put’s purpose before people pleasing – Fame & Recognition – Compromise • Writes the truth in love – No lies
- 4. Using Writing to Change the World • Writing as a ministry instead of just a hobby – Sharing a message or testimony – Connecting with others – Leaving a lasting impact • Reaching the masses – Worldwide Distribution – Free and Reduced Priced Writing – Online and E-Books
- 5. Using Writing to Change the World • Seeking Charitable Uses – Donating books or pamphlets to women’s shelters, jails, schools in poor areas, etc. – Donating proceeds to positive and progressive institutions • Use Writing to Shed Light on a Universal Issue – I.e. : Obesity, Poverty, Marriage etc. – Still having the main message in mind
- 6. Collaborating with Other Writers • Establishing Credibility – Having a Foreword • Widening the Realm of Influence – Contributing Author’s • Making the Message Stronger – Persuasion through testimony – Incorporating other authors to emphasize a point
- 7. Writing Your First Book: How Do You Start? • When you have and idea… – Act immediately – Develop the idea – Create and Outline • Start Writing – Finding that place of inspiration – Filling in the blanks –
- 8. Writing Your First Book: How Do You Stay Focused? • Don’t worry about the end result – Page count or word count – Don’t be over analytical of your writing • Get rid of distractions when writing – Social Media – People and Responsibilities – Digital Devices and Phone calls
- 9. Writing Your First Book: How Do You Stay Focused? • Don’t write while you’re in your emotions – Biased and Judgmental – Jumbled and Confusing – Unclear and Inefficient • Choose the best time for you to write – Peace and Quiet – Weekends –
- 10. Writing Your First Book: How Do You Stay Focused? • Choose the best place for you to write – At home? Nature? Coffee Shop? – Don’t be afraid to experiment • Take a RELAXING Break and Get back to it – Pray, Worship, Lay in Silence, A nice warm shower or bath
- 11. Writing Your First Book: How Do You Work Towards Publishing? • Decide How you want to do it – With a publishing company – Self Publishing • Choose packages that tend to your needs, goals, and budget – More expensive packages will include post- publishing benefits and marketing tools.
- 12. Writing Your First Book: How Do You Work Towards Publishing? • Publishing Packages – Basic: Publishing materials for those who have published before | No contract – Premier: Publishing services for those who are less experienced with the publishing process but have no interest in post publishing benefits or marketing. | contract – Professional: Publishing services for those who are less experienced with the publishing process and have interest in post publishing services and marketing | contract
- 13. Writing Your First Book: How Do You Work Towards Publishing? • Find a Publisher – Research Different Publishing Companies – Check their manuscript requirements – Send Your manuscript
- 14. Writing Your First Book: Who’s involved? • The Author • Publisher • Editor • Artists – Graphic Designer’s – Illustrators • Some Third Party Distributers – Createspace – Amazon.com
- 15. Writing Your First Book: Things to Consider… • What Type of Book? – Fiction, non-fiction, memoir, etc. • What’s the Structure and Format? – Chapter organization • Who am I Targeting? – I.e. Children, adults, women, fathers, etc. • What size do I want my book to be?
- 16. Writing Your First Book: Things to Consider… • What do I want my cover to look like? – Picture of me? – Typography? – Matted or shiny? • What’s do I want my back cover to emphasize? – About the book? – My bio? – Quotes?
- 17. Writing Your First Book: Things to Consider… www.bookcovercafe.com/ selecting-the-right-book-size/
- 18. Writing Your First Book: What Happens After? • You’ll feel accomplished – Obedient – Capable • Doors will open – Speaking about your message – Pouring into the lives of others • Lives will be changed – Testimonies | Salvation | Planting a Seed
- 19. Conclusion • Karolyne Roberts | Mrs. Anse-A-Veau International • Author of “Before Saying ‘Yes’ to the Ring • Early Beginnings • Education • Business
- 20. Thank You! • Connect with me – www.karolyneroberts.com – Twitter | @karolyneroberts – Instagram | @karolyneroberts – Facebook | Karolyne Roberts