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Saturday, September 09, 2006

Sign up for my Mediabistro Book Publishing 101 Seminar

I've been wanting to teach a book publishing basics seminar for sometime now. So I'm excited about teaching Book Publishing 101 an upcoming seminar presented by Mediabistro. All D.C. area writers, sign up today!

WHEN
Tuesday, November 21
6:30-9:30 pm

WHERE
The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
1313 New York Avenue, N.W., Park LevelWashington, D.C. 20005
212-929-2588

WHO
Anyone looking to get their book published.

PRICE
$65 ($50 for AG members )

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. Education 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

Visit http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/cache/crs2111.asp.

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