Self Publishing
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/tech/hightech/self-publishing.html (CBC news post that explains the ins and outs of self publishing. Success!)
http://www.writers.ns.ca/selfpublishing.html (more self-publishing information)
http://www.blurb.com/ (A very good self-publishing / market place site.)
http://www.lulu.com/ (like blurb - but less awesome.)
Non-Self Publishing
http://www.brownbooks.com/submit-a-manuscript.asp
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/160347_submit-childrens-book-random-house.htm
http://www.venturepublish.com/en/proposalsubmission
Resources
http://www.heartsongbooks.com/tips.html (even though it's ugly - it's still useful.)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
EWC4U 30% SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
EWC4U 30% SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
Artifact Creation: Putting it All Together
Creating a physical text is something that we have been working towards all year. Each student should now be prepared to bind a text, create valuable content, and present it in an engaging fashion. Students will work independently towards this end to create a physical artifact, a book.
Students will also be tasked with the research of publishers, and submitting their book to a publisher. The submission can be to a large well known publisher, or a lesser known publisher. Self-Publishing is also an option, though it must be through a more reputable source than Kinko’s.
Artifact Creation:
Students are responsible for creating a book of no less than twenty text-filled pages. Students may choose their subject, and genre. Students may also feel free to create an experimental text.
Students are responsible for creating well thought out, properly formatted, written, and edited content. As well they will be responsible for creating a visually appealing text that is properly bound. Putting staples through sheets of paper is not an acceptable option.
/45 Writing Strand
/25 Media Strand
Publishing Explanation:
Students need to write a one page report on the publishing process. They must explain how they chose their publisher, as well as why they made that specific choice. Students must also show proof that their piece has been submitted to the publisher, as well as any feedback related to the submission process. This section will be marked based on the in depth factual content, as well as clear well thought out writing in the report.
/15 Reading Strand
Presentations:
Students will explain their publishing choices, as well as reading excerpts from their text. The mark will be based on clear and engaging communication with the audience
/15 Oral Communication Strand
Time Line
Project Introduced May 6
Content Creation May 8
Content Editing May 12
Publishing Research May 14
Book Binding Information May 19
Book Preparation May 21
Rough Copy Editing May 25
Presentations May 29
Presentations June 2
Artifact Creation [Writing Strand]:
• text consists of no less than 20 text (content)-filled pages
• content is consistent with the chosen form
• content is engaging for target audience
• content adheres to required grammatical and formatting conventions
• content reflects proper capitalization and punctuation
Artifact Creation [Media Strand]:
• text contains visually appealing elements
• text is properly bound (i.e. not just stapled)
• cover is designed in an engaging fashion
• cover conveys text’s contents
• creative elements used in text construction
Publishing Explanation [Reading Strand]:
• text submitted for publishing
• proof of submission presented
• 500 word write up details submission process, and publisher choice
• write-up adheres to required grammatical and formatting conventions
• write-up reflects proper capitalization and punctuation
Presentation [Oral Communication Strand]:
• students present for 3 – 4 minutes
• students communicate in an engaging fashion with audience
• students use voice effectively, speaking clearly and articulately
• students use ‘classroom appropriate’ diction
• students present an excerpt of their work
• students explain their publishing submission process
Artifact Creation: Putting it All Together
Creating a physical text is something that we have been working towards all year. Each student should now be prepared to bind a text, create valuable content, and present it in an engaging fashion. Students will work independently towards this end to create a physical artifact, a book.
Students will also be tasked with the research of publishers, and submitting their book to a publisher. The submission can be to a large well known publisher, or a lesser known publisher. Self-Publishing is also an option, though it must be through a more reputable source than Kinko’s.
Artifact Creation:
Students are responsible for creating a book of no less than twenty text-filled pages. Students may choose their subject, and genre. Students may also feel free to create an experimental text.
Students are responsible for creating well thought out, properly formatted, written, and edited content. As well they will be responsible for creating a visually appealing text that is properly bound. Putting staples through sheets of paper is not an acceptable option.
/45 Writing Strand
/25 Media Strand
Publishing Explanation:
Students need to write a one page report on the publishing process. They must explain how they chose their publisher, as well as why they made that specific choice. Students must also show proof that their piece has been submitted to the publisher, as well as any feedback related to the submission process. This section will be marked based on the in depth factual content, as well as clear well thought out writing in the report.
/15 Reading Strand
Presentations:
Students will explain their publishing choices, as well as reading excerpts from their text. The mark will be based on clear and engaging communication with the audience
/15 Oral Communication Strand
Time Line
Project Introduced May 6
Content Creation May 8
Content Editing May 12
Publishing Research May 14
Book Binding Information May 19
Book Preparation May 21
Rough Copy Editing May 25
Presentations May 29
Presentations June 2
Artifact Creation [Writing Strand]:
• text consists of no less than 20 text (content)-filled pages
• content is consistent with the chosen form
• content is engaging for target audience
• content adheres to required grammatical and formatting conventions
• content reflects proper capitalization and punctuation
Artifact Creation [Media Strand]:
• text contains visually appealing elements
• text is properly bound (i.e. not just stapled)
• cover is designed in an engaging fashion
• cover conveys text’s contents
• creative elements used in text construction
Publishing Explanation [Reading Strand]:
• text submitted for publishing
• proof of submission presented
• 500 word write up details submission process, and publisher choice
• write-up adheres to required grammatical and formatting conventions
• write-up reflects proper capitalization and punctuation
Presentation [Oral Communication Strand]:
• students present for 3 – 4 minutes
• students communicate in an engaging fashion with audience
• students use voice effectively, speaking clearly and articulately
• students use ‘classroom appropriate’ diction
• students present an excerpt of their work
• students explain their publishing submission process
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