Shivaun Plozza: Author Talk – The Path to Publication

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While most teens will have read a book or two (hopefully more!) many of them will have very little idea what actually goes into producing a book.

This in-depth talk begins by discussing where the first sparks of a story come from, covers what goes into crafting a manuscript (and the many, many years this process can take), how to approach publishers and finally moves onto the actual production of a book (how much editing takes place? How do they come up with book cover designs? How much money does a writer actually make?).

Along the way I discuss some famous publishing stories (such as the story behind Harry Potter) as well as my own personal experiences.

Topics covered:

Where do ideas for books come from?
What goes into writing a book?
How do you get a book published?
How is a book actually made?
What happens after you publish a book?

Session Info

Audience: Secondary students (can be tailored to different year levels from upper primary to senior school)
Duration: 60 minutes
Requirements: I prefer use of a data projector (however, the talk can be completed without this). File format: PowerPoint. I will bring a USB stick and am happy to supply my own laptop (MacBook Pro), however, I do not have the necessary video adaptors for the projector. I do not require internet connection. My presentation does not include video, and/or audio.

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