How To Get Published | New York City | Creative Writing Classes in NYC and Online with Professional Writing Instructors

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"This class, taught by a literary agent, is a tremendous opportunity to ask questions of a publishing industry insider."

- Alan Schleimer
Student

"The instructor brought his years of experience to us, and writers seldom get that without already having an agent."

- Deirdre Sinnott
Writer & Literary Critic

"If you want an insider's view on the publishing jungle, take this class!"

- Jacquline Hopson
Nuclear Chemist

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Learn the most effective steps and techniques for getting published from a publishing insider—a literary agent.

You’ve spent months, maybe years, sweating and swearing over a book project. Why not spend just a little time learning how to maximize your chance of getting published? There is no sure path or magic formula for publication. But there are definite Do’s and Don’t’s and there are time-tested steps to follow. We won’t tell you it’s impossible and we won’t tell you it’s easy. We will give you a realistic understanding of the publishing business and a wealth of things you can do to help get your work on the bookstore shelves.

Among the topics covered: overview of the market, manuscript presentation, how to write great query letters, basics of a novel synopsis and nonfiction book proposal, how to research and target the right agents and editors, effective ways to make contact, how to send your materials, deciphering rejections, understanding contracts, making connections.

You will get hands-on practice crafting the all-important query letter plus time for questions. Whatever your specialty, fiction or nonfiction, you will gain a realistic understanding of how to get published.

See also: How To Get Published Online

Level I
How To Get Published | 2-session Seminar

In two three-hour sessions, a literary agent will walk you through the strategies for getting a book published and also work with you on writing query letters. In the week between the two sessions, students will write a query letter to present for feedback. Students will have ample opportunity to ask questions of the instructor.

New York City Classes

Tuition: $125. Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 16 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Dec 7	Mondays	555 8th Ave.	7:00PM - 10:00PM
Mar 15	Mondays	555 8th Ave.	7:00PM - 9:00PM