Getting published is a thrill, but the competition is stiff. To succeed, you have to carefully plan your career. In this interactive course, you’ll create a road map to your fondest literary ambitions. Do you want to make money? Get published in top magazines? Hit the bestseller list? You’ll learn to evaluate the market for your work by analyzing your strengths and weaknesses, finding your competitive edge and identifying your niche. You’ll lay out each step you must take to get from where you are to where you want to be. This class is open to both new and mid-career writers pursuing their passion for the word.
Among the topics covered:
- Setting goals
- Psychological obstacles
- Market research
- Accounting
- Negotiating rates
- Pitching
- Time management
- Professional organizations
- Contracts
- Working with literary agents
- Developing relationships with editors and publishers
Contact Laird to find out the next time this course will be offered.