In our three previous indie publishing classes, the instructors have focused on getting a book uploaded, published, and out in the world. But before you do all that, exactly how do you prepare to handle the nitty gritty business aspects associated with publishing? We’ll cover buying ISBNs, Library of Congress copyrights, creating an LLC, managing […]
QUERY LETTERS MASTER CLASS (Including One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert) Due to high demand expressed during our 2020 Annual Writers Conference, James River Writers is bringing you a Query Letters Master Class. Join instructor M.M. FINCK, as she helps you demystify the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what […]
Teacher, speaker, and award-winning author Lamar Giles will tackle your money questions in this Master Class on making the best business decisions for your writing. Find out how and when you get paid in a traditional publishing deal, what a typical contract covers, what usually happens with audio, film, and international rights, and more. If […]
Literary Agent Paige Wheeler addresses what may be one of the most important elements of gaining success as a writer. So many writers, when asked the straightforward genre question, don’t know the answer. Or, they want to avoid pigeonholing themselves, so they cite multiple genres. Get it wrong and it may cost you. Get it […]
You asked, and we are answering! May’s Members' Choice Master Class invites you to join award-winning author Lilliam Rivera, as she talks with Newbery Medalist Meg Medina about tackling these eternal questions in the writing realm: Should I map out a plan for my writing, or fly by the seat of my pants and just […]
SOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert) THIS EVENT IS FILLED TO CAPACITY. James River Writers is bringing back this popular program that provides an in-depth Master Class on query letters, plus a one-on-one meeting with a query expert. Join instructor M.M. FINCK, as she helps you demystify […]
How do you create buzz and excitement about your work? How do you get your content in front of new audiences and engage existing ones? This Master Class will help you map out a plan to: create media releases and a master list to send them to; find “sweet spots” for natural collaboration with like-minded […]
Do you have family stories in your head, a few trinkets you inherited, or a box of old family photographs, letters or family documents with which you always wanted to “do something?” This workshop will explore different approaches to creating compelling stories from family history. We will study how artifacts such as letters and official documents can be used […]
Querypalooza 2024 | 2 Parts Tuesday, July 9 | 5:30–7:30 pm | Query Letter Master Class Tuesday July 16, 2024 | 5:30–7:30 pm | Private Consultation with a Query Expert James River Writers is bringing back this popular program that provides an in-depth Master Class on crafting your perfect query letter (taught by experienced literary […]
In this two-hour master class, we’ll discuss the life of the short story—how to take your drafts to the next level; the process of submitting to literary journals; what lit magazine editors are looking for; and how to use your published story to help propel your writing career. Virginia will share an insider’s perspective […]
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