Description
Today’s authors face unprecedented competition in the writing market. In this comprehensive class, Professor Jane Friedman acts as your personal guide though the entire process from finalizing your manuscript to writing the perfect pitch, reviewing contracts and marketing your book. You’ll learn sought-after secrets of the publishing process that will help you navigate this challenging progression, bypass pitfalls and improve your chances of being considered for publication.
Overview
Syllabus
- Today's Book Publishing Landscape
- Defining Your Fiction Genre
- Categorizing Your Nonfiction Book
- Researching Writers' Markets
- What to Expect from a Literary Agent
- Writing Your Query Letter
- Writing Your Novel or Memoir Synopsis
- The Importance of Author Platform
- Researching & Planning Your Book Proposal
- Writing an Effective Book Proposal
- Submissions & Publishing Etiquette
- Networking: From Writers' Conferences to Courses
- Pitching Your Book
- Avoiding Common Manuscript Pitfalls
- Hiring a Professional Editor
- How Writers Handle Rejection
- Overcoming Obstacles to Writing
- The Book Publishing Contract
- Working Effectively With Your Publisher
- Becoming a Bestselling Author
- Career Marketing Strategies for Writers
- The Self-Publishing Path: When & How
- Principles of Self-Publishing Success
- Beyond the Book: Sharing Ideas in the Digital Age
