About this workshop
This 3-hour workshop is designed for you aspiring authors who write for the YA (Young Adult) and Children's (Kidlit) Market: readers from ages 0 to 18. It will help you write and publish your literary masterpiece, no matter what stage you're at.
In this workshop you'll learn from YA & Kidlit expert and Literary Agent Ali McDonald how to navigate the writing & publishing process to help your book sell.
Join us, and we'll help you finally head out on that book tour you've been dreaming about!
How will this workshop kick-start my YA or Kidlit writing career?
How do you find the right agent and publisher for your one-and-only book, the one you've been working on forever!?
In 2019's crowded market, navigating the publishing process is more difficult than ever. Too many writers' work goes undiscovered—but with insight from an industry professional like Ali, you can find the perfect agent-publisher fit for your YA or Kidlit book.
In this workshop, YA & Kidlit expert Ali McDonald will lay out the exact steps you need to take to get your children’s writing project published. She will:
- Teach you how to position your work to get the attention of the agent or editor you want
- Demystify the querying process
- Explain what publishers and editors are really looking for
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Outline the current and future YA & Kidlit market climate
- Illustrate the ideal agent-author relationship
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And help you pursue publication with confidence!
In this 3-hour workshop you will also learn:
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How to know when you're ready to submit to agents and/or editors
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Do you actually need a literary agent?
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What can you expect an agent to do for you?
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How to find the right literary agent fit for you
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Querying an agent, and query letter do's and don'ts
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