Prepare to Publish - What Beginning authors need to know

Saturday, October 19, 2:30 p.m. at Moss Library in Hayesville, NC, three authors will join me on a panel discussion, Prepare to Publish. 

Kathryn Magendie, author of Secret Graces and other books, will represent the traditional manner of publishing. She has several books out. 

Maren O. Mitchell, author of a self-help book, Beat Chronic Pain; An Insider's Guide, will discuss her journey to publishing.

A former Writers Circle student, Nadine Justice, author of I'm a Coal Miner's Daughter, But I Cain't Sang, will talk about the next step she took after the last sentence of her memoir had been written.

The question I hear most from beginning and amateur writers is, "Now I have the manuscript completed, what next?"

We hope to bring to the public ideas about preparing for publication, what the author should be doing before the book has been written and what to do once he/she has the printed copy in hand. 

We will give out handouts with some places, links, etc. that will be helpful to our novice authors. 

This is a free event sponsored by Writers Circle Studio.

The library is located at 26 Anderson St. Hayesville. Call Mary Fonda, librarian at 829-389-8401 for directions. Call Glenda Beall 828-389-4441 for further information. 

. . . Writing from my mountain . . .: Is the Novelist Work Not Valued, or Under Valued?

. . . Writing from my mountain . . .: Is the Novelist Work Not Valued, or Under Valued?: "it's not magic . . . How much do you pay for a haircut? Let’s say your stylist cuts your hair in about 30ish minutes, and you return to h..."

Kathryn Magendie said it so well in the post above. Why is the writer's work not valued? Do we devalue our own writing  and therefore let others devalue what we do?
I am amazed when I hear others say that writers should not be paid for teaching or helping other writers. Why should we not charge for our time and our service. We have studied the art for many years. We share what we have learned with others and hope to save them many of the mistakes we made. But out time and talents are not trivial and we should not have to feel that we must give it away.
As we begin our second season at Writers Circle where we hold classes by excellent instructors at reasonable costs, we should never feel guilty for charging a fee.
I recommend Kathryn's post. Click on her link above and see what you think.