Six Month Writing Series, Week 1

• What we'll do
Ready to write your book but no idea where to start? Already written a book, but struggling to get it done? Then this is your writing series!

Dedicate one night a month Feb-Jul and come get your book done. Join Tara Richter, Richter Publishing, and Jamie Klingman and Laurie Stemm, The Kaizen Collaborative, for 6 nights of focusing on getting published. Bring your computer, grab a drink, and settle in for focused writing time.

Each session will have a focus. The first 30 minutes Tara will cover a certain topic to help you with your manuscript. Afterwards we will break into groups where you can write silently or collaborate with other aspiring authors. Tara will also be available for private coaching during the night.

Week 1 February 27th: What Type of Book Do you Want to Write?
Week 2 March 27th: All the Elements that go into a Book.
Week 3 April 24th: How to Develop Your Story.
Week 4 May 22nd: Legal Stuff
Week 5 June 26th: Editing
Week 6 July 24th: Designing a Great Book Cover

Each session is $10, payable at the door, or buy the series for $50 (getting one free!).

This month's session will focus on the following:

What Type of Book Do you Want to Write?
• What is the difference between Fiction, Non-Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction based on facts.
• Should it be a memoir? Self-help? Business book?
• We will have examples of books for members to flip through.
• Outlines will available for the different types of books to utilize.
• Writing calendar to keep track of words and writing goals. • What to bring
Laptop and $10 admission fee to be collected at the door.

• Important to know
Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you miss a date that's ok, we will have notes available to give you from missed sessions.