Burr Speaker Topics

Ramiro Burr
Writing, Music, Journalism

The Topic
"So What Does it Take to Write a Book?" Music reporter/columnist/blogger Ramiro Burr reveals what aspiring writers need to become an author. From fresh ideas and marketing know-how to conviction and commitment, Burr covers the basics to help you launch your writing career. Plus, learn the five critical skills authors must have to convince publishers that they have a winning book idea.

The Challenges
Do you dream of writing the All-American novel? Do you have a fantastic story to tell? Are you frustrated because you know more about cooking, raising kids, management or building a home than the published “experts”? Are you a writer or a dreamer? Will you get rich?

The Guidance
Ramiro Burr is a veteran reporter, syndicated columnist, free-lance writer, and nationally recognized author, whose dynamic talk helps aspiring writers:
    · Identify an exciting book idea that’s new, unique, and exciting.
    · Prepare a winning book proposal that will communicate your idea’s marketability.
    · Take inventory to find out if you have the dedication, talent, and expertise to deliver.
    · Realize that if you get a contract, you haven’t reached your dream, it’s only the beginning.

Through these points and more, Burr outlines useful tips to crystallize your idea, commit to a winning plan and a timetable to help you write a successful book.

The Credentials
An experienced and prolific writer, Burr wrote the 1999 Billboard Guide to Tejano and Regional Mexican Music on Billboard Books. He is also a Billboard correspondent and a free-lance music writer published by Pulse, Rhythm Music, Songlines, Cashbox, Latina, Performance and New Country Music magazines, as well as the Houston Chronicle and Austin Chronicle newspapers. Burr’s book credits include the new 2000World Music: The Rough Guide, by the London-based Rough Guides and the Hispanic Almanac, on Visible Ink Press.

Contact: Ramiro Burr, Music Reporter, 210-822-6089, Musicreporter@gmail.com. www.ramiroburr.com