Class Description
Do you have a manuscript, article, or story that you’re eager to share with the world but feel overwhelmed by the intricacies of the publishing process? Are you uncertain about how to navigate the diverse paths of literary agents, publishers, or self-publishing platforms? Do you dream of seeing your work in print but don’t know where to start or how to make your mark in today’s competitive market?
How to Get Published in Any Genre offers a comprehensive overview of the modern publishing landscape. This course will guide you through the various publishing avenues available today, from traditional publishing and hybrid models to self-publishing and digital platforms. You’ll gain insights into how the industry operates, understand the roles of different players in the publishing process, and learn how to evaluate which path best suits your work and goals.
We’ll explore current trends, such as the rise of e-books and audiobooks, the impact of social media on book promotion, and the evolving expectations of readers and publishers. Through discussions and case studies, you’ll gain a broad understanding of how to effectively position your work in a rapidly changing market.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a clearer picture of how to navigate the publishing world, identify opportunities that align with your writing, and develop a strategic approach to getting your work published. We’ll also highlight additional resources and future workshops to further support your publishing journey.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
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This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. After registering, a yellow Resources tab will appear in this section containing a link to join class. Please note that you will need to be logged into view the Resources tab.
Zoom Participation:
In our experience, the intimate nature of a writing workshop benefits from on-camera participation. Students are of course welcome to turn their camera off whenever they need to, but it is a community norm for cameras to be on most of the time. You can learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
You can enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting by clicking the CC button at the bottom of the screen. If you'd like to access the transcript after class, please make sure to let your instructor ahead of time that you'd like a copy.