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Get Your Book Published

How to navigate the publishing industry

Get Your Book Published
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WHEN Tuesday, October 14, 6:30-9:30 pm

WHERE MOCA DC, Main Gallery, 1054 31st St NW, Canal Square, Georgetown, Washington, DC, 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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Instructor Bio

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Get Your Book Published – Washington DC (Seminar on October 14)

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 forthcoming book Beats and Life will be 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, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist
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