Intended for new writers, this panel teaches you about basic issues & skills pertaining to the business of writing, including advances, queries, slush piles, vanity presses, agents, & more.
Intended for new writers, this panel teaches you about basic issues & skills pertaining to the business of writing, including advances, queries, slush piles, vanity presses, agents, & more.
You already know the basics of Kickstarter. Now it's time to learn how to make your project a success: building interest & enthusiasm; setting stretch goals; fulfillment issues; & more.
Queries & cover letters are often the first step toward a sale. Learn from established professional how to write ones that catch an editor's attention.
Business of Writing: Defining Genres & Why It Matters
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Some people say genre distinctions are meaningless, but not everyone agrees. Learn from our panelists why defining genres matters & how it can help your writing and your career.
Business of Writing: Early Stage Writing Career—What to Expect
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Each stage of a writer's career has its own challenges and opportunities. Learn from writers who've been there what to expect early on & how to take advantage of it.
Business of Writing: Editors—Roles & Relationships
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Learn from industry pros how to navigate the sometimes tricky waters of author-editor relationships: what an editor does; how to work with one; his expectations (& how to meet them); & more.