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Get Your Book Published

How to navigate the publishing industry

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Get Your Book Published

WHEN Thursday, June 28, 6:30-9:30 pm

WHERE The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
1313 New York Avenue, N.W., Park Level, Washington, D.C. 20005, 212-929-2588

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

If you are a writer, you are not only in the business of writing, you are in the business of publishing. The most successful writers understand how the book publishing industry works and know how to navigate the complex waters of the industry. Knowledge is power. By understanding the realities of publishing (not everyone receives a six-figure advance) you'll be able to find ways to maintain a successful writing career.

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • Publishing basics- how the industry works
  • The structure of publishing houses
  • How to get to know the major players - literary agents, editors, and publishers
  • The realities of advances and book sales
  • What really goes on in an editorial meeting and how decisions are made about what books are published
  • What happens once your book is published
  • How to develop a marketing plan for yourself and your book

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Felicia Pride
Felicia Pride is a writer, consultant, and teacher living in New York City. Through her work as a publishing consultant she's worked with bestselling and award-winning authors, independent presses, and major publishers including Harpercollins, Harvard Health Publications, and South End Press. She is also a regular contributor to Publishers Weekly and other publications. Her book Beats and Life was published by Thunder's Mouth Press/Avalon in 2007. She teaches at the College of New Rochelle and holds a M.A in writing and publishing from Emerson College.

Testimonials


I traveled to Washington, DC from New York for the evening. The class was excellent and I would travel the 200 miles each way again to work with Felicia. She was informative, clear and honest. -- Kimberly Suggs

"Felicia does a great job of giving an insider's view of the book publishing process. This was a really informative class and it was inspiring! I left feeling like I had a good sense of what my next steps should be. -- Anne Carroll

"Felicia was great. Very knowledgeable and very engaging in her presentation. She was open to questions throughout the evening, but kept things in hand and didn't let the conversation veer off or become tangential." -- Kimberly Burge

"The class is definitely worthwhile. It gives you a background into the basics of publishing including the role of key players like literary agents and editors and gets you started with a framework for next steps." -- Stephanie Robinson

"This workshop helped prepare me for a writer's conference where I have the opportunity to pitch my book to two agents. Instead of guessing what they want to see, I now know for sure what to prepare and what they are looking for." -- Amy A. Welch

"Felicia is a publishing insider who knows her stuff. If you are interested in getting published, mark your calendar and bring your notebook." -- Bruce Hutchison

"Felicia was full of knowledge about publishing houses and agents, and more than willing to share it with us. She was savvy and experienced in how to get to know people in the publishing business." -- Heidi Sohng

"Felicia is an excellent instructor. She took the time to answer everyone's questions without hesitation. I definitely recommend this course and Felicia as the instructor!" -- Wyokemia Joyner

"Felicia's perspective is perfect for this course, as her background is in both publishing and writing. Her insider tips gave me concrete ways in how to get started, and I left feeling like I now have a game plan." -- Kealan Casey

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