Have you ever wondered what really goes on inside a publishing house? This 90 minute ZOOM class provides an insider's look at how publishing houses operate--a must for anyone wanting to place their book with a publisher, whether you're an aspiring or established author.

The course will cover such important topics as:

• What today’s publishing industry looks like including key industry trends and statistics

• The differences between the Big 5, specialty, academic and independent publishers

• The difference between commercial publishing vs. hybrid and self-publishing

• How to choose the right publisher for your book

• What happens to your manuscript once you, or your agent, submit it to a publishing house

• What publishers look for in a book, and from an author

• What a standard publishing contract looks like

• A discussion of advances and royalty rates

• A day in the life of an Acquisitions Editor

• 10 common mistakes first-time authors make when seeking a publisher

• And much, much more!

The course is not only taught by someone who’s worked in the publishing industry, but has four of his own books commercially published and has advised numerous new and established authors on how to navigate the book publishing industry. The 90-minute course is designed to be fun, informative, and fast-paced, including pro tips on how to understand the confusing and sometimes opaque world of book publishing. Sponsored by Book Passage, northern California’s leading independent bookstore, the price is a reasonable $65.00. Click this link for more information or to register.