A Debut Novelist's Rocky Road to Publication
Discouraged about your publishing prospects? Don't be! I queried 110 agents and 15 small presses before receiving an offer from The Permanent Press, a publisher specializing in literary fiction. I will share tips I learned the hard way about approaching agents and negotiating a contract with a publisher.
Audience: aspiring writers and authors
Links:
- My novel and reviews
- Lecture for a Canadian writing center
Lectures can be customized for length and audience interests.
I am happy to assist with marketing and promotion of lectures using my social media contacts, web-site, and traditional PR outreach.
Other Lectures
Inspiration: How Ray Bradbury Influenced My Work
Part of a lecture celebrating "Fahrenheit 451" for a Medford, MA, book group. "Part of an author's job is to present readers with ideas that may make them uncomfortable and reflective."
Get a Traditional Publishing Deal
Searching for an agent or publisher for your novel? How has Covid affected your options? Tips and strategies for getting a book deal.
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References, Flyers from Recent Talks/Shows
Listing on Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Artist CV with list of lectures at Emerson College, Regis College, etc.
Lecture at Franklin Public Library (Franklin, MA)
Lecture for AWCS, a writing center in Calgary, Canada
Lecture at Morrill Memorial Library (Norwood, MA)
Lecture Randall Library (Stow, MA)
Lecture for a writing center in St. Augustine, Fla
Talk at Porter Square Books (Cambridge, MA)
Lecture: How to Plan a Trip Around the World
At Milton Public Library (Milton, MA)
Bio Sheet
Show Promo Sheet
Linked In references
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