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Platform Building When You'd Rather Write
March 19
Literary Strategies to Elevate Your Career
Literary citizenship is a concept that arose in the literary writing and publishing community, and it’s useful to all writers no matter what your background or genre. It advocates lifting up and bringing attention to literature, reading, books, and other pursuits that are intrinsic to authorship and publishing.
Mystery & Thriller Virtual Conference
March 20 - 22
Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home! This one-of-a-kind online event for mystery and thriller writers will provide expert insights from seven bestselling authors. Spend the weekend learning the finer points of the mystery and thriller genres, and optionally participate in a query letter critique from a participating literary agent.
The Young Adult Market
March 26
The Business of Writing and Publishing Books for Teens
This live webinar explores the business side of writing books for teens. Literary agent Maria Vicente will analyze current trends in the category, the tropes and themes that YA readers love, and the expectations agents and editors have when considering YA submissions. You’ll learn what defines a standout YA manuscript, how to navigate current market trends, and what you should include in a pitch to make your book stand out in a crowded category.
Travel Writing
March 19 - April 30
Discover how to become a travel writer by exploring the different types of articles you can write and developing your writing style. You'll learn travel writing tips such as how to take your own photographs, as well as how to draft an article that keeps readers captivated and garners interest from travel editors.
Submitting Short Fiction: From Polished Manuscript to Publication
March 19 - April 16
You’ve written a short story and have maybe even revised it a dozen times. So... now what? If navigating the world of submissions feels like a maze of cryptic rules and rejection slips, you’re not alone. This four-week course is your step-by-step guide to getting your short fiction out into the world.
Flash to a Novel: Publishing Short Fiction and Laying the Foundation for a Novel
March 19 -Â June 11
In this course, you'll learn to write powerful, emotionally resonant flash fiction for submission to journals and acquire the skills to build a novel through the meticulous selection and accumulation of details while embracing the process of discovery.
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