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The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book
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Do you have a great idea for a book but don't know how to go about writing and selling it? Maybe you've already written a book but you're stalled trying to get the attention of agents and publishers. Whether you're just starting to develop your project or have already written the entire manuscript, this workshop will give you all the tools you need to get your first book project sold, published, and on the shelves in bookstores. In this workshop, you will learn: Laura Mazer has helped many first-time writers and journalists land book deals, and she will share her secret weapons to help you get unblocked so you can finish, pitch, and sell a brilliant first book project. Laura will offer her insightful feedback, offer suggestions of what might sell faster and better, and answer all of your questions about how to break into book publishing. Guest panelists will include Ericka Lutz, novelist and author of several nonfiction books, including On the Go With Baby and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stepparenting. Related Courses• The Secrets Behind Book Publishing (Video) – ONLINE
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Instructor BioLaura Mazer's Courses The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book – (Class starts January 21)  sections editor for the Los Angeles Times. A New York City transplant, she lives in Oakland, California, with her family. Testimonials Laura gave us tons of information and made me feel confident and encouraged. She really cares about writers and loves helping new people navigate the system so they can succeed. I got more than my money's worth -- and then some! -- Paige Hodges"Laura's lectures and assignments built on one another to lay out a clear path to getting a book proposal ready. I came into the class expecting to get some ideas. Instead, I finished a working draft of my proposal and am further ahead in my project than I dreamed I would be." -- Michelle Howard "I have been in publishing for 30 years and cannot remember meeting someone who was so extemporaneously creative with ideas as Laura." -- Howard Baldwin "Laura is a fantastic instructor and voice of encouragement. I've never felt so hopeful about publishing." -- Jennifer Eggers "Laura stands out for both her expertise and her presentation of the ins and outs of the industry." -- Kimberley Kwok "Laura knows what she's talking about and will dish it with a no-nonsense, honest approach. As a result of this class, I will query better because she provided me with an understanding of how the business works." --Mary Kolesnikova "Laura has an enormous amount of creativity and positive energy. Her you-can-do-this attitude toward getting published was gratifying and infectious." -- Neala Philpot "Laura has wonderful insight and experience in publishing to share with students. I highly recommend this inspiring and encouraging course." -- Allie Brawley "Laura was the kind of instructor we'd all like to have -- one that knows her subject cold and is thoughtful when she gives you an answer." -- Rich LeFurgy "Laura was well-informed, enthusiastic, and personable. She gave us a great over-view of book publishing and we all gained broader insight into our own projects. Laura was a gem!" -- Merikay Mcleod "Laura's style is lively and humorous as she navigates her students through the maze of getting their work published. I highly recommend this course to get yourself informed and moving on your project." -- Dr. Darlene A. Osowiec "Laura presented solid material in an understandable way. She created a collegial environment in which we could get down to the business of learning to take our work to the next level." -- Beth Elliott "By the end of class I knew that it was possible, I could do this and it wasn't a pipe dream. I left the class with more than hope. Laura handed me the how-to's." -- Heather Liston "Laura was excellent! She was extremely entertaining, riveting, and very knowledgeable about her industry. I would definitely take another course with her. -- Nora Laherty "Finally, a class with someone who knows the territory! I can't thank Laura enough for the valuable help this workshop provided me." -- Lynn A. Jacobson |
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