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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THROUGH JANUARY. 28, 2003
 Contact:
Dianne Chase
704-891-2002 (o)
704-572-0660 (c)


CHARLOTTE AUTHOR TO OFFER SEMINAR ON
HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR OWN BOOK

Charlotte, NC-(Dec. 20, 2002)-Noted Charlotte author Richard Helms will offer two seminars to help give aspiring writers the tools, knowledge and insight on how to publish their own book. Helms, author of the critically acclaimed Pat Gallegher mystery series and three other noted novels, has gained extensive knowledge, through personal experience, on foregoing the traditional publishing approach and successfully becoming your own publisher.

The workshop highlights include:
The rationale for self-publishing/publishing on demand (POD) - a comparison of the numbers on publishing with a `traditional' house versus micro-publishing
The process of establishing a new publishing company - government regulations, registering DBA, opening bank accounts, etc.
Contacting and establishing a relationship with a cover designer - arranging to acquire ISBN numbers and barcodes
Setting up an account with one of the various POD printer/wholesaler
Setting up the text blocks for POD using Adobe Acrobat and MSWord-with a real-time demonstration using a computer projection system
Setting publication dates and release dates
Pre-publication promotion and publicity - including where to send bound galleys (and where NOT to send them)
Submitting Advance Review Copies - getting the major book chains to review for stocking and inventory
How to promote the book prior to and after it is published

The seminar will be offered on Saturday, February 1, 2003 and Sunday, February 2, 2003, 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM with comprehensive resource materials and lunch provided. Class size is very limited. For registration and information call 704-891-2002.
To reserve a seat on-line go to: http://www.alacartepr.com/payment_processing.htm

Richard Helms is author of JOKER POKER (0-9710159-2-9) A Pat Gallegher Mystery
VOODOO THAT YOU DO (0-9710159-0-2) The second Pat Gallegher Mystery
JUICY WATUSI (0-9710159-1-0) The third book in the Pat Gallegher series, released in June 2002 from BACK ALLEY BOOKS.
He has also published THE AMADEUS LEGACY, THE VALENTINE PROFILE, and BOBBY J. available from Mystery and Suspense Press!
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