Learn how writers get paid, the basics of writing contracts, and how you long should expect to wait to see your story in print. A 1-hour crash course that covers the basics of the writing business.
Whether you're at the convention as an attendee or you're speaking on panels, we'll share some do’s and don’ts that will make your con experience a success.
How do editors create an anthology? How do they figure out who contributes to one? How are they marketed? Our panel walks you through the process from concept generation to finished book.
Learn how reviewers choose which books they review, get tips for working with reviewers and review sites, and learn ways to improve your chances of getting a great review!
Join award winning author David Farland as he looks at choosing what to write, deciding where to sell it, and weighing your likelihood of success before investing thousands of hours.
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Most writers have a dozen that they want to write, but which book will make you the most money? In Hollywood, before a movie is filmed, studios will look at the film’s basic concepts, do a global market analysis, and consider the costs involved in making the film before they decide whether to pull the trigger. In other words, before the film is made, they determine whether it is worth investing time and money in it. Considering the fact that it can take hundreds or thousands of precious hours to write a novel—hours that you may have to salvage between family obligations, work, education, and other pursuits—you need to learn how to greenlight your novels, too.
Learn how to sell a finished story, get advice on choosing a market based on the length or genre of your story, and learn to improve the chance that the person you send your story to read it!
Get an overview of the state of the publishing market today, hear about the health of the industry as a whole, and discover exciting new opportunities available to authors.
Learn what happens when you sell your story to a publisher, your role in the relationship, your responsibilities, and what you should expect from the other side.
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Learn what happens when you sell your story to a publisher, your role in the relationship, your responsibilities, and what you should expect from the other side.