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LOST ART PRODUCTIONS
WRITING
This section explores aspects of crafting original works of fiction - short stories, novels, TV show scripts and feature films screenplays.
Writing - Inspiration
Writing - Hardware
HARDWARE
what to write on
Whether it be pen & ink, old fashioned typewriter, desktop PC, or portable laptop, choose the implements that suit you best.
And don't forget - be mindful about where you choose to write!
A dedicated space is key - it isn't so much disruptions bursting our creative bubbles that infringe on our writing time; it is the threat of disruption which makes it nearly impossible to form the bubble in the first place.
Writing - Software
SOFTWARE
what to write with
Most writers today craft their stories on computers.
MS Word remains a dominant application for those of us in the Lost Art stable.
Not only is this software conducive to hammering out draft after draft, it's good at formatting and prepping documents for PDF.
Screenwriters use programs like Final Draft Pro and Scrivener, with more platforms joining the crowd every year.
The Adobe Creative Cloud suite is popular among Lost Artists, from Adobe InDesign (book cover creation) to Illustrator (sketches & graphics) to Premiere Pro and After Effects (videos promoting stories make for great marketing).
Writing - Production
PROCESS
the writing method
Writing - Distribution
DISTRIBUTION
getting your work out there
1
Polish & Preparation
2
Loglines & Jacket Info
3
Book Cover
4
Assigning ISBNs
5
Formatting for Platforms
6
Uploading to Platforms
Writing - Marketing
MARKETING
getting your work noticed
Author Website
Create your own website so that others interested in your work have a place to go.
Author Profiles
Organize your profile - Amazon and ___ have author profiles you can edit.
Sell Sheets
Put your book info on one sheet so that sellers know what it's about.
Campaigns
Go out there and tell others about your book through campaigns and stands.
Booksellers
Get your writing into stores for others to purchase and read your work.
Publicity
Make sure the world knows about your ideas and creations.
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