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Get unprecedented insights about the current publishing landscape to distinguish your book from the competition and improve your chances of publication.

Syllabus

  • 01: Today's Book Publishing Landscape
  • 02: Defining Your Fiction Genre
  • 03: Categorizing Your Nonfiction Book
  • 04: Researching Writers' Markets
  • 05: What to Expect from a Literary Agent
  • 06: Writing Your Query Letter
  • 07: Writing Your Novel or Memoir Synopsis
  • 08: The Importance of Author Platform
  • 09: Researching and Planning Your Book Proposal
  • 10: Writing an Effective Book Proposal
  • 11: Submissions and Publishing Etiquette
  • 12: Networking: From Writers' Conferences to Courses
  • 13: Pitching Your Book
  • 14: Avoiding Common Manuscript Pitfalls
  • 15: Hiring a Professional Editor
  • 16: How Writers Handle Rejection
  • 17: Overcoming Obstacles to Writing
  • 18: The Book Publishing Contract
  • 19: Working Effectively with Your Publisher
  • 20: Becoming a Bestselling Author
  • 21: Career Marketing Strategies for Writers
  • 22: The Self-Publishing Path: When and How
  • 23: Principles of Self-Publishing Success
  • 24: Beyond the Book: Sharing Ideas in the Digital Age
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Taught by

Jane Friedman

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