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Publishing 101 for Fiction Writers: How to Query Agents, Pitch Your Novel, and Build Your Audience

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Saturday
May 17
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May 17
2:00 - 5:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR:
Claire Gibson
LOCATION:
The Porch House at 2811 Dogwood Pl., Nashville, TN 37204
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77
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90
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You've finished—or nearly finished—your novel. Now what? For fiction writers, navigating the path to publication can be overwhelming, but with the right tools and guidance, you can set yourself up for success. This 3-hour workshop focuses exclusively on the needs of fiction writers looking to find an agent and take the next steps toward traditional publishing. You will leave this workshop with:

• A polished query letter, ready to catch an agent's eye

• A compelling elevator pitch for your novel, along with practice delivering it

• A personalized spreadsheet to track your agent submissions and responses

• Guidance for identifying the right agents for your genre and goals

• Tips for building an audience before and after publication

• Time for a Q&A to address your specific questions

Whether you're writing literary fiction or genre fiction, this workshop will demystify the process of bringing your story to readers.

In-Class Writing Lift: Light

Homework: None

Workshopping Drafts: None

Claire Gibson is the author of Beyond the Point, published by HarperCollins' William Morrow, which was selected as a Book of the Month Club pick for April 2019. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, Marie Claire, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Garden & Gun among many other publications. Claire lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her family.

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