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Fall 2008 Workshops at Writers & Books BusinessQuery Letters That Open DoorsFA9-B01
The Poetry Publishing Fast TrackFA9-B02
Paths to PublicationFA9-B03
The Synopsis:Telling It All, Telling It RightFA9-B04
Grammar 101 for BusinessFA9-B05
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Your skill at writing succinct and compelling query letters may mean the difference between a busy writing life and one of languishing at your word processor. How do freelancers break in and get those magazine assignments? How do first-time novelists grab the attention of agents? The answer to both questions: by sending well-honed queries to the right person. In this interactive workshop Judith Lemoncelli shows you how to write queries that open doors!
Want to learn how to publish your poetry in American journals as well as overseas? Gary Lehmann, who has published hundreds of poems in journals all over the world will teach this one-day seminar to tell you his secrets. Detailed information will explain how to organize your desk for quick submissions, how to find web lists that will tell you when editors are open to new submissions, and what exactly to send each editor. 
How does book publication really work? How should I approach a publisher? Should I look for an agent first? What about copyrights, permissions, and royalties? How will I know a good publisher if I see one? If I sign a contract, am I signing away all rights to my own work? Are there hidden pitfalls and problems that I have not yet imagined? How long does the whole process take from finished manuscript to seeing my work on a bookstore shelf? Should I consider self-publishing? Steven Huff brings his years of experience as a publisher to this class. There will also be advice for those who are just beginning to send their work to magazines.
How important is it to have a one, two or ten-page synopsis at the ready? Many agents and editors request this important 
Does the thought of grammar send shivers down your spine? You’re not alone. Join us for “Grammar 101 for Business,” where you will not only learn the important basics of grammar, but you will actually have some fun with it! Impossible, you say? Come find out and brush up on those all-important skills that can make or break how you are perceived in your job or career. When you complete this course you’ll be able to: (1) Define and demonstrate correct use of parts of speech, (2) Identify parts of sentences, (3) Construct interesting, grammatically and structurally correct sentences, (4) Demonstrate correct punctuation and mechanics, and (5) Identify and edit work for common word and usage errors. 
Not since the invention of the printing press has there been such a revolution in writing. Even basic notions of reading and writing are changing as technology replaces traditional modes of communication. In this class you will learn to: Analyze and understand your audience; think about your communication and writing purpose; apply skills of Digital Rhetoric; combine text and image for a complete message; present your website; design strategies to present your messages, and yourself, electronically; and much more. For the first class, bring a sample electronic communication that you feel can be improved. 
Learn the essentials of proofreading and editing, including marks and symbols, essential style manuals, using Microsoft Word as an editing tool, and working effectively with clients and colleagues, as well as helpful organizational resources. Ruth E. Thaler-Carter brings more than 25 years of experience as a freelance writer and editor to this essential nuts ‘n’ bolts class.
You need more than writing skills and a computer to be a successful freelancer. You also need business sense, knowledge ofthe market, and a firm grasp of the tricks of the trade. Ruth E. Thaler-Carter will share her 25-plus years of experience in this tough but highly rewarding arena, working from her booklet, Get Paid to Write! Getting Started as a Freelance Writer. 
