Class Description
We get so focused on grinding towards publication that by the time we’ve finished with query letters, rejections, finding an agent, revising for said agent, Googling the editors on our agent’s submission list, waiting for ‘the call,’ hearing the offer, and then, hallelujah, accepting the publisher’s offer, we want to collapse in front of the TV.
Sorry. No can do. During the 2-24 months between signing your contract and receiving your freshly pressed books, there is much to do and little guidance available. For the secrets of debuting, one often turns to the underground, where surreptitious bands of debut novelists come together in the shadows to share the secrets they’ve learned from already published brethren. What to Do Before You Debut covers the steps one should take, from author websites to working with your publisher on edits. Topics will include author photos, hiring publicists and marketing firms, blurb etiquette, author manners, social media, launch parties, preparing for book events and far more. Come prepared to gasp, laugh, and learn the inside scoop on getting ready to launch your book.
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This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. Please visit the Resources tab to access the video-conference link.
Zoom Participation:
Students are not required to turn their camera on, but are encouraged to participate any way they feel comfortable through functions such as the live chat, emoji reactions, and unmuting the microphone. Learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
We ask that instructors enable closed captioning and send a transcript of the session after class. You can also enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting. If your instructor forgets to send the transcript, just send ’em an email!