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However, for them to be more than dreams, I need to start organizing and then putting that into action.

So….where do I start?

• I did get out my folder of poetry written over the years, some of which has been published in magazines, newspapers and anthologies.  (I’ve retained copyright so that I can include any and all of the poetry into an anthology.)
• Read over the poetry
• Decide which needs editing and which can stand as is
• Make copies of any that need editing and make the corrections
• Look for pictures to accompany the poems because some are about scenes and incidents in my life.
• Make sketches to accompany some of the poems
• Decide on a picture or illustration for the cover
• Check out how it will be published…on our facilities or at the local printer that did my children’s anthology.
• Estimate costs.
• Decide upon a final title
• Decide upon a promotional program
• Start marketing the book, along with poetry workshops.
• Publish the book!

Now that I’ve set up a plan of action, I need to get into action.

How did you organize your book publishing?

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