Getting into Print: Understanding Publishing Options Nov. 19, 2013

Publishing Information Session at Portsmouth Public Library

Portsmouth, New Hampshire—Local publisher and CEO of Peter E. Randall Publisher, Deidre Randall, will be presenting a workshop hosted by the Portsmouth Public Library on Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00 pm. The workshop, “Getting into Print: Understanding Publishing Options,” will provide an overview into the different types of publishing. This event is part of the National Novel Writing Month program (NaNoWriMo) and is open to the public.

Publishing is an ever-changing industry and it’s not easy to keep up with its development. Ms. Randall will be discussing various options for publishing such as: trade, subsidy, POD online, small press, hybrid and e-books. The workshop will also focus on the impact of cover and title choices, particularly for fiction. She will also address the importance of building an audience of readers and book industry professionals through various means such as; personal appearances, blogging, social media, author website, book trailers, and trade shows. The presentation will include an interactive review of book covers, and a question and answer period.

Ms. Randall provides a unique perspective into the world of publishing not only from her fifteen years of first-hand experience, but also in how the firm approaches publishing. Deidre works closely with her clients and says, “I enjoy meeting authors, learning about their books, and helping them discover creative solutions for achieving their publishing dreams.”

PER authors retain the rights to their work and receive 100% of all sales funds. The publishing house has developed a reputation for quality due to their selective process, high quality content and a personalized publishing process. Their publications have won numerous awards.

Deidre Randall has been the CEO of Peter E. Randall Publisher since 2008, after starting as marketing director in 1998. She has published and marketed over two hundred-fifty books and has an M.ED in Business Administration from Antioch New England Graduate School.