This 3 hour ZOOM class, sponsored by Book Passage, Northern California’s leading independent bookstore, is designed to help aspiring authors improve their chance of getting their memoir, novel, or non-fiction book considered for publication by a reputable literary agent or publisher. The course will cover:

• How to identify the right literary agent, acquisitions editor, or publisher for your project

• How to write a stand-out query letter

• How to write a winning non-fiction book proposal

• What publishers, editors and literary agents look for in a submission package

• Understanding the economics of the publishing industry, literary agents and authors

• Publishing industry trends that you can work to your advantage

• What a standard literary agency agreement and publishing contract look like

• 10 rookie mistakes first-time authors make

• And more with plenty of opportunity for Q&A!

The class will be held on ZOOM, Sunday, October 25 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Pacific). the cost is $95. For more information or to register follow this link.