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SUMMARY:Smart Marketing Writers
DESCRIPTION:You’ve done great work–learn how to tell the world about it!\nThese days\, writers increasingly are expected to be their own best publicists\, which can be a challenge for those of us introverts who enjoy playing with words in solitude. In this session\, you’ll learn how to grow your author platform and publicize your book in smart\, efficient\, and cost-effective ways that go beyond social media posts and help you stay true to your authentic self. By the end of the class\, you’ll feel energized and excited rather than daunted by the prospect of letting the world know who you are and what you create. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nWhat is an author platform and how to build one\nCreating a network to help spread the word about your work\nMarketing and publicity on a budget\nBeing as creative with your publicity as you are with your writing\nLearn to publicize yourself and your work in ways that are true to your core beliefs and values as a writer and person.\n\nTime requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for writers of all genres who want to learn more about publicizing their work.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/smart-marketing-writers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Before You Hit Submit
DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop demystifies the submission process by helping writers determine when their work is ready to send out—and showing them exactly what to do next.\nThrough focused discussion and practical examples\, participants will learn how to assess readiness\, identify appropriate literary journals and agents\, and navigate the submission process step by step\, from final revisions to tracking responses. The workshop will also include guided discussion of query letters\, with time devoted to constructive\, actionable feedback. By the end of the workshop\, participants will leave with a clear submission plan\, a stronger understanding of the literary marketplace\, and concrete next steps for sending their work out with confidence. Participants are encouraged to bring a piece of writing they are considering submitting and a draft of a query letter for feedback. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\n How to evaluate whether a piece of writing is ready for submission\nHow to research and select appropriate literary journals and agents\nA step-by-step submission strategy\, from final revisions to tracking responses\nHow to write a clear\, effective query letter—and common mistakes to avoid\nHow to interpret responses\, handle rejections\, and plan next submissions\n\nTime requirements\n\nA few hours reading their peers’ submission. Please prepare to submit a short excerpt of your work and/or a query letter ahead of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nEveryone who hopes to publish.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/before-you-hit-submit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Book Promotion Through Podcasting
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to craft a winning podcast pitch\, get booked on the right shows\, and be an engaging guest. Work with any publicist and they’ll tell you\, “Want to get your book and your voice out there? Pay attention to podcasts!” In this workshop we’ll focus on how to prepare your pitch materials\, how to get booked on podcasts\, how to be a great guest\, and even how to create a professional podcasting environment.
URL:https://writer.org/event/book-promotion-through-podcasting-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 Sessions,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T203000
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SUMMARY:Self-Publishing 101
DESCRIPTION:Discover the core steps of self-publishing from a 40-time bestselling author. Explore editing\, writing\, and publishing tips intended to expedite the drafting journey. Delve into the core tools necessary to turn a strong draft into a memorable novel. Please come prepared with questions which will be discussed near the end.
URL:https://writer.org/event/self-publishing-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner Level,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Cover Letters and Agent Queries
DESCRIPTION:Your query letter is your first introduction to a potential agent–which is to say\, your first introduction to a potential champion of your work\, professional advocate\, and friend. How do we create a query letter that has that right mix of professionalism\, candor\, and kindness? How can we explain the book we’ve worked so hard to finish in just a few paragraphs? Author and teacher Diane Zinna will help to demystify the process of cover letters for literary magazine submissions and agent queries! We’ll also look at how to craft a perfect third-person bio and explore the four things an agent query must do. You’ll leave with real tools to help you find the literary champions looking for you.
URL:https://writer.org/event/cover-letters-and-agent-queries/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Publishing,Workshop,Zoom
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