You've spent hours pondering, plotting, writing, and re-writing your book. You should have a draft you love by now, but you're not sure. You wish you could have an expert's feedback.
It's time you get exactly what you're craving.
This 60-minute workshop is designed for new and intermediate writers. It will demystify the book writing process and help you navigate the publishing industry so you can improve your craft, become a better advocate for your work, and up your chances of selling your book to a publisher that supports your unique voice and approach to storytelling.
You'll learn valuable resources from Literary Agent Sam Hiyate that will leave you feeling motivated and confident about the exact next steps you need to take to write and publish your book.
Workshop leader and literary agent Sam Hiyate will:
1. Conquer Your Fear: boost your writing confidence; let go of the stories that are keeping you stuck; and remember that you are writing your book to be read, not discarded.
2. Get Motivated: find excitement in the writing process; learn how to be efficient and effective; and find accountability in a supportive group of like-minded writers.
3. Write a Winning Book: craft intriguing prose, develop characters that are believable and enticing, and create a plot that attracts your ideal literary agent.
Look, you’ve spent more than enough time worrying about your book—whether the writing is good enough, whether the story is interesting, whether anyone will care about your characters.
Sure, you could try to push past this and finish your book on your own, but without this program you might never find out what's not working with your book.
You could keep scoping blogs for tips without success, and stay uncertain about the quality of your work.
You could keep attending free critique groups with amateur writers at your local coffee shop.
You could get yet another writing degree or certificate that you don’t need.
...But we'd rather help you leave a legacy for the world in the pages of your book!
In this workshop, you will go from confused about the publishing process to clear on the exact steps needed to get to bookstore shelves...
From unsure if your writing is any good to confident that readers, agents, and publishers will compete to get your book...
From writing alone in a vacuum, to writing in a supportive, enlightening, motivating, and fun community with talented peers and curated resources, under the guidance of an experienced industry insider and a team of experts.
"I can’t remember a more enjoyable and informative presentation. Sam's stories from the world of publishing vividly illustrated his points. His ability to focus on each person’s work and rearrange elements showed directorial genius… I am very glad I attended and look forward to querying Sam when I am further along in [my writing].”
— Tim Christian, Victoria
"I had a wonderful time with Sam yesterday. Could you please extend my appreciation to him for his time and all his invaluable advice? I cannot thank you and Sam enough for organizing this unique opportunity for new novelists such as myself. I hope to have another meeting with him in the future."
— Yale Wang, Toronto
“What I love about working with Sam is that it gives me a greater understanding of the industry. You can try to study creative writing in a class, but it's hard to learn what will set you apart until you work with someone who sells books for a living! If your goal is to eventually publish, I think Sam's advice and support is invaluable. He has added tremendous value to my near-finished manuscript.”
— Amy Dixon, Toronto
Join online: Participate in the workshop from anywhere in the world. You'll get to interact with Sam and the other attendees using video, audio, and text chat (or, you can lurk in the background - we don't mind!)
Ask Sam questions live during the event, or send them in by email afterwards.
We have space in this event for only 100 writers.
We use Zoom for our webinars. Don't want to share your webcam? No problem, we won't make you!
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