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Winter 2009 Workshops at Writers & Books BusinessHow to Write a Successful Press Release and Pitch Letter
You’ve published a book, started a new business, or won an award; now how do you get the word out? Publicity is an important tool to spread the word about what you’ve accomplished. Learn how to write a successful press release and pitch letter that will promote you and your work, and grab the attention of the media. Learn how powerful both of these documents really are, and how to create them to help increase your publicity efforts.
Paths to Publication
How does book publication really work? How should I approach a publisher? Should I look for an agent first? What about copy- rights, 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.
Query Letters That Open Doors
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!
The Synopsis: Telling It All, Telling It Right
How important is it to have a one, two or ten-page synopsis at the ready? Many agents and editors request this important “tell-all” along with your query letter. Are you prepared? Judith Lemoncelli shows you how to craft a sparkling, succinct synopsis in any format that will move your overall query fast and forward.
Basics of Proofreading and Editing
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.
Launching Your Freelance Editorial Business
You need more than writing skills and a computer to be a successful freelancer. You also need business sense, knowledge of the 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.
Websites for Writers
Writers today have to get noticed on the World Wide Web, and that means having our own websites. Find out the basics of getting a domain name, using it for a permanent e-mail address, and creating an effective, attractive website that will help attract readers and publishers to your work. This is a general class, not a high-tech offering. Freelance writer/editor Ruth E. Thaler-Carter, who maintains her own website and manages content for several others, will include examples of writers’ good and bad sites to use as inspiration.
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