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Choosing a Publishing Path
Registration Required
Traditional Publishing Summer Boot Camp, optional prelude
Thursday
May
25
7:00pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Changes in publishing have made it an exciting, but confusing, time to be an author. Hybrid author Sarah Nicolas will present publishing paths and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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How Traditional Publishing Works
Registration Required
Traditional Publishing Summer Boot Camp, Session 1
Tuesday
June
6
7:00pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Editor Ashley Hearn will provide an overview of how traditional publishing works, including the process from finishing a book draft to seeing the book on shelves. Learn what to expect from publishing.
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Literary Agents and the Querying Process
Registration Required
Traditional Publishing Summer Boot Camp, Session 2
Tuesday
June
13
7:00pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Author Michael Mammay will discuss what literary agents do, who needs one, and how to find and choose one. Learn how to prepare, querying strategies, and what happens when an agent is interested.
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How to Write a Query Letter
Registration Required
Traditional Publishing Summer Boot Camp, Session 3
Tuesday
June
20
7:00pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
A query letter is necessary when searching for a literary agent or publisher. Literary Agent Sam Farkas will discuss how to write an effective query letter, including a discussion about comp titles.
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June
27
7:00pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Learn how to revise your manuscript for publication. Author and mentor Shannon A. Thompson will provide self-editing tips and discuss how to handle feedback from critique partners.
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