On The Write On Event

Oceanside’s Civic Center Library Write On Event July 28^th was worth the visit.  I came for the panel of writers who came to discuss the marketing of one’s writing through self-publishing.  I came early and got to ask my own questions ahead of time to the two panelists sitting in the Community Room, Nancy O’Neill and Bruce Fischer.   The panel consisted of the Principal Librarian Monica Chapa-Domercq directing questions from her podium to the panelists, Bruce Fischer, Nancy O’Neill, Thronton Sully, and Tom Morrow.  They all self-published at least one book; however, Bruce Fischer is currently working as a publisher.  Though most of the information presented I had already read in my research in How to Publish Your Poetry: a complete guide to finding the right publisher for your work by Helene Ciaravino and 2012 Writer’s Market it was good to hear it discussed and know about the system from those involved in it. Most of the tables outside were run by self-published authors selling their work.  I got a lot out of this event.  The only change I’ll make for next year is make simple business cards to pass out with a link to my blog.  I considered it, but I was very busy with other obligations.