Publishing Courses
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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay with Brett Paesel
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Dream of placing a personal essay in The New York Times? Let Brett Paesel, a "Modern Love" contributor, walk you through the process. In this workshop, you'll learn the unspoken expectations of the format, receive expert feedback, and shape a polished essay ready for submission. Ideal for writers looking to break into prestigious publications and lift their personal storytelling.
Nov 15th
2–5pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Nov 16th
5:30–8:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Feb 8th
5:30–8:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Feb 21st
2–5pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Sun. Nov 15th, 2–5pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
How to Get Published (Online)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Learn how to publish your book in this complete seminar led by an experienced literary agent. You'll get a clear look at how the publishing industry actually works, sharpen your query letter, and gain a realistic understanding of the process to give your project the strongest shot.
Jan 13th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$220
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Wed. Jan 13th, 12am–11:45pm ET
(47 hours & 30 minutes over 2 sessions)
How to Hook a Literary Agent with Karly Dizon
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Learn how to position your children’s, YA, middle grade, picture book, or graphic novel for literary representation. Discover how to present your work effectively, avoid common submission mistakes, and make your project stand out. Get personalized feedback on a sample chapter and leave with a practical plan for pursuing publication.
Jan 9th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
Meets 2 Times
$275
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Sat. Jan 9th, 10:30am–1:30pm PT
(6 hours over 2 sessions)
Short Story 1: Writing Workshop with Katherine Taylor
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Ready to publish your short story in a top literary journal? Join Katherine Taylor, a seasoned writer for The Los Angeles Times and ZYZZYVA, as she guides you in shaping a compelling narrative. Through in-class exercises and thoughtful talks, you'll develop a polished, publication-ready story while learning key elements of fiction. Ideal for writers ready to lift their work and get published.
Jan 24th
10am–1pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Mar 21st
10am–1pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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May 16th
10am–1pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Sun. Jan 24th, 10am–1pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Nonfiction Book Proposal (Online)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Discover how to sell your nonfiction book through coaching from industry insiders. Learn how to build a compelling book proposal that catches the attention of agents and editors, and pick up the keys to writing enticing catalogue copy that captures the spirit of your book.
Feb 17th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$220
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Wed. Feb 17th, 12am–11:45pm ET
(47 hours & 30 minutes over 2 sessions)
Book Proposal 1 with Rachel Kambury
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Learn how to craft a compelling book proposal that grabs the attention of agents and publishers. With expert guidance from an industry professional, you will develop a pitch-perfect overview, annotated outline, and marketing strategy tailored to your book. The course gives you the tools to present your project in its best light and move your publishing dreams forward.
Jan 20th
5–7pm PT
Meets 7 Times
$485
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Wed. Jan 20th, 5–7pm PT
(14 hours over 7 sessions)
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Writing & Publishing Children’s Books
SF Creative Writing Institute See all classes by this school @ 25 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA
Explore the exciting and creative world of children’s books in this insightful seminar. We will cover different genres of children’s books: picture books, chapter books, middle grade to YA; how to generate story ideas; secrets of a productive writer; finding a good agent, and the rewarding aspects of writing for children. We will explore the financial opportunities that writing books for children can bring to you. Taught by...
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