Queries & cover letters are often the first step toward a sale. Learn from established professional how to write ones that catch an editor's attention.
Business of Writing: Defining Genres & Why It Matters
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Some people say genre distinctions are meaningless, but not everyone agrees. Learn from our panelists why defining genres matters & how it can help your writing and your career.
Business of Writing: Early Stage Writing Career—What to Expect
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Each stage of a writer's career has its own challenges and opportunities. Learn from writers who've been there what to expect early on & how to take advantage of it.
Business of Writing: Editors—Roles & Relationships
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Learn from industry pros how to navigate the sometimes tricky waters of author-editor relationships: what an editor does; how to work with one; his expectations (& how to meet them); & more.
Your book's out -- congratulations! Now it's time to talk about it & generate interest. Learn how to do that without alienating prospective customers & boring readers with constant self-promotion.
From elevator pitches to the perfect synopsis that will grab the attention of agents and editors, learn how to get these tricky first impressions right!
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Got your “elevator pitch“ ready? How about that perfectly crafted synopsis to catch the attention of agents and editors everywhere. This business session is for beginner, intermediate or advanced writers in all stages of the query process. Whether trying to land your first agent, your second, or going straight to that dream publisher, we’ll start with the bare bones of what to include/not include in a query letter. What are they looking for? How should you best pitch your book? Includes samples of successful query packages from many markets and hands-on exercises to best present your current or next project.
Even a profession as full of introverts as writing involves some networking. Learn how to approach other industry pros, present yourself, & best take advantage of networking opportunities.