How To Get Published | New York City | Creative Writing Classes in NYC and Online with Professional Writing Instructors

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"This course was a superb resource for concise how-to knowledge with a practical punch. I especially enjoyed how the class material is spiced with personal tips and insider perspectives."

- Erin Brown Conroy
Univ. Prof./Writer/Speaker/Mom of 13

"The amount of information I received about the publishing business is staggering. If I fail in my attempt to publish a book or magazine articles, it won't be for lack of knowledge of how to go about it."

- Dominique Caillat
Playwright

"The instructor created a sense of possibility in a business rife with rejections."

- Joaquin Terceno
Attorney

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Learn the most effective steps and techniques for getting published from a true insider—a literary agent.

You’ve spent months, maybe years, sweating and swearing over a book project. Why not spend just a little time learning how to maximize your chance of getting published? There is no sure path or magic formula for publication. But there are definite Do’s and Don’t’s and there are time-tested steps to follow. We won’t tell you it’s impossible and we won’t tell you it’s easy. We will give you a realistic understanding of the publishing business and a wealth of things you can do to help get your work on the bookstore shelves.

Among the topics covered: overview of the market, manuscript presentation, how to write great query letters, basics of a novel synopsis and nonfiction book proposal, how to research and target the right agents and editors, effective ways to make contact, how to send your materials, deciphering rejections, understanding contracts, making connection.

These courses cover all types of books, both fiction and nonfiction.

See also: How To Get Published Online

How To Get Published \| One-Day in NYC
In this four-hour session, a literary agent will walk you through the strategies for getting a book published and also work with students on writing query letters. Students will have ample opportunity to ask questions of the instructor.

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