Cheryl Courtney Semick
Semick Solutions
Author | Publisher | Indie Press Owner | Speaker | Website Creator
Media Background: Radio, Television, Newspaper Column
Writing a Book? Learn What You Need to Know to Get it Published . . .
Cheryl Semick, Author, Publisher, Independent Press Owner and Speaker is available for private consults and public seminars for those who are writing a book and want to learn how to get it published. ​​
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Private Consults
Let's talk about your book project, where you're at, what you need to finish it and what you want to know about publishing it. We can chat on the phone, on Facetime, Zoom or MS Teams. I may also be able to meet with you in person.​
Cost: First 30 minutes is free so I can get an idea on what you really need to know. After that, I charge $20 per hour. We can discuss payment methods when we connect.
Connect with me via email: SemickSolutions@Gmail.com
Online Seminar
Learn about Writing & Publishing Your Book through an online seminar via Zoom or MS Teams! Scroll down to see the topics offered.
Cost: Full seminar online is $80 per attendee. Payment methods to be announced.
Want to host an in-person seminar? Scroll down to "Book a W&P Seminar with Cheryl"​​
In-Person Seminars
Get your writer's group together or host this seminar at your location for your community! Yes, people are still writing books and need to know how to get it published.
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This 8-hour event consists of 2 sessions:
Session 1: Basics of Writing a Book for Publication
Session 2: Publishing Options, Obstacles and Costs.
Below is a list of topics covered and how to book Cheryl for your writer's group or gathering:
Session 1: Basics of Writing a Book for Publication​
Why Are You Writing a Book?
A look at common motives of book writers and how the market responds to each
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Who Is Going to Buy Your Book?
How to identify your audience
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On What Shelf Will Your Book be Placed in a Bookstore?
An overview of fiction & non-fiction book genres, keywords and audience
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Are You There Yet?
Why you must keep your focus on your manuscript and why it must be typed
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Your Book is Ready to Publish When . . .
A look at all the pieces of your book cover-to-cover
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Your Book Cover
The industry standards and marketing methods of how to create a cover that sells
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​Q&A | Break for Lunch​​​​
Session 2: Publishing Options, Obstacles & Costs
Publishing Options: Traditional vs. Self Publishing
An overview of the two main options you have to publish your book
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Pros & Cons with Traditional Publishers
Quick overview of royalties and contracts
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Traditional Publishers: How to Get in the Door
An overview of what they accept and their protocols for queries
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Literary Agents: Do You Need One?
How to find, choose and approach an agent, find their commission percentages and expectations​​
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Self-Publishing: POD vs. Subsidy
A definition on these two options and how it will affect your budget should you choose to self-publish
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How to Weigh Out Your Options
An opinion on what may be the best route for your book project
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Q&A | End of Seminar​​​​
Book a Writing & Publishing Seminar with Cheryl
BOOKING:
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​To book a Writing & Publishing One-Day Informational Overview seminar with Cheryl Semick, contact her directly via email: semicksolutions@gmail.com.
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Scheduling Options: Cheryl is available for both weekday and weekend sessions.
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Locations & Logistics: Writer's group meetings, churches and other gathering places that can accommodate at least 10-20 people with audio/visual and screen availability.
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Travel: Cheryl is open to travel. She is located in the Des Moines, Iowa area, so if she can drive within a day, please cover the cost for gas and an overnight accommodation. For air travel, please cover the cost of a round-trip ticket and one overnight accommodation.
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COSTS:
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​Group Seminars of 10 or More
For seminars at your location, attendee fee is $80/person (minimum of 10 pre-paid attendees), plus travel expenses. Contact Cheryl for details and arrangements.
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What's Included with the Fee:
- Cheryl's 20+ year experience in the writing and publishing industry
- Opportunity to ask questions about your own book project
- Seminar packet of information shared, plus list of resources
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Individual Seminar
Authors may book a one-on-one phone seminar via Zoom for $60.
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Group Zoom Seminars​​​​​​
Watch this page for that option - coming soon!
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Disclaimer: The content of this seminar is voluntarily being shared by the speaker, gleaned from the speaker's personal experience, and is informational in nature. No advice is given by the speaker, nor is the speaker responsible for the outcome of any decision made by the attendee from the information shared at the speaker's presentation public or private.