We’ll explore just what an agent is, what agents do, and how writers get agents. We’ll also look at the agent-author relationship how to make it a successful one.
Find out just what it is editors do, learn why they are so important to the writing process, and explore what you can do to ensure a great editor-author relationship.
Find out what the traditional publishing market looks like today, explore how it can benefit you as a writer, and understand what recent changes in the market means to your writing career.
Business of Writing: Understanding the Publishing Industry
Summary:
Join Eric Flint, NYT Bestseller & author of the 1632 series, as he explores the basic parameters of the publishing industry & the affect it has on authors.
Business of Writing: Writer Beware - "How Not to Get Published"
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Richard White, of SFWA's Writer Beware, will present how to identify what writing needs and identify desirable agents and publishers to avoid those who aren't going to help your career.
Description:
There have never been so many ways to get published than today. Yet, for every success story, there are a dozen or so people who get completely discouraged because they have run into people who are out to separate the novice (and not-so-novice) author from their money or time. Richard White, a member of SFWA's Writer Beware committee, will discuss how to identify what your needs are so you can find those desirable agents and publishers and avoid those who aren't going to help your career. Also, he'll discuss the joys and pitfalls of self-publishing. So, come with questions prepared.
Master the under appreciated skill of writing a fantastic author bio. Learn what publishers, conventions organizers, and readers look for in a bio, and get tips for making yours great.