This
hour long seminar introduces children to publishing as a business.
This works as a stand alone program as well as a supplement to
any existing publishing day program. Students work together to
establish an imaginary publishing company and choose a title to
publish. They learn the parts of a book as well as the basics of
publishing including ISBN numbers, copyright, and basic book marketing
principles. This program is designed primarily for 4th-6th graders
but can be adjusted to fit any class between 1st grade through
high school. The program is designed to be presented to 4-6 classes
of 20-30 students each. This program is the first step towards
the successful publication of a book written by the students.
Only a limited number of programs can be scheduled during any school
year. Availability is on a first come first serve basis. Special consideration
is given to schools targeted by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
For more information call Ron Pramschufer at 1-800-621-2556.
Publishing
Seminar (Basic outline)
45 minutes to 1 Hour
Class size – 20-30
Slide#1 -Introduction – 2
minutes
• Hand out blank books
Slide #2 -What is publishing? – 3
minutes
• Definition… and discussion
Slide #3 -Pick a name
for the publishing company – 8 minutes
• Discuss the pros and cons of the various suggestions
• Vote on a name
• Write the name on the title page of the blank book
Slide #4 -ISBN number – 2
minutes
Slide #5 -Pick a title
to publish – 15 Minutes
• Selecting a first title is the most important decision a publisher makes.
You write for love… you publish for money. Publishing is a business.
• Discuss the pros and cons of each title from a list of 10 possible titles
• Vote - Add title to blank book
Slide #6 –Copyright – 2
minutes
• Definition and discussion
Slide #7 –Publishing
Quick Math – 2 minutes
• Retail Price minus the cost of production and the cost of sales equals
the profit
Slide #8 –Cost
of Sales – 10 minutes
• The demo slide shows a gloomy picture for the publisher. Discuss ways
to increase profit:
Slide #9 –BJB
Logo -
• Parts of a book and the printing process – Time Remaining
For
more information call:
Ron
Pramschufer
RJ Communications
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 1202
New York, NY 10017
800-621-2556
ron@rjcom.com
