| So You Want to Be Published? |
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| Publishing & Literary News | |
| Written by Felicia Pride | |
| Sunday, 27 April 2008 | |
 NEW BACKLIST SEMINAR FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS SO YOU WANT TO BE PUBLISHED? Conducted by Felicia Pride, Author, Speaker, and Founder of BackList, LLC Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008 Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Location: Crowne Plaza 2004 Greenspring Drive Timonium, MD 21093 Registration: Early Bird Special: $85.00 before May 30, 2008. $95.00 after May 30, 2008. Limited seating. Register today! To register, visit www.wherewordslive.net. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call 443.759.4360. TESTIMONIALS “I've been meaning to write you a note thanking you for such a wonderful class last week! I feel so empowered and knowledgeable now. My dream of writing books can actually become a reality!”— Jessica Leshnoff, freelance writer “I loved last night's class! It was very informative and left me with lots to think about!”—Kitiya Mischo King, beauty writer, Mischobeauty.com “It was great attending your seminar yesterday! I learned a lot about the publishing industry. And even though the process seems a bit scary, I want to give it a try.”—G. Askar, seminar attendee SEMINAR DESCRIPTION If you are a writer, you are not only in the business of writing; you are also in the business of publishing! The most successful writers understand how book publishing works and know how to navigate the complex waters of the industry. Education is power. By understanding the realities of publishing you’ll be able to maintain a successful writing career. In this seminar, you will learn: PUBLISHING BASICS >>How the industry works. >>How publishing houses are structured and what each department does. >>The differences between publishing houses (big/small/independent) and their “personalities.” >>The major players--literary agents, editors, and publishers--and their roles in the industry. BOOK PUBLISHING REALITIES >>How to create and maintain your publishing network. >>What questions to ask. >>How to develop a publishing plan and use it to get published! Felicia Pride is a writer, speaker, and welcomed voice of her generation. She’s the author of The Message: 100 Life Lessons from Hip-Hop’s Greatest Songs (Running Press, October 2007), coauthor of the young adult anthology Hallway Diaries (Harlequin/Kimani Tru, September 2007) and author of Everybody Hates First Girlfriends (Simon & Schuster, September 2007), and Everybody Hates School Politics, chapter books in the series based on the award-winning television show Everybody Hates Chris. In 2004, she founded BackList (www.thebacklist.net), an organization dedicated to harnessing the power of words to uplift individuals and their communities. What began as a newsletter in 2004 to one hundred people, has transformed into an innovative website with thousands of visitors and a media, consulting, workshop development, and event planning firm. BackList has worked with bestselling and award-winning authors, major and independent publishers, creative artists and community organizations. Felicia is also the book blogger for AOL Black Voices’ book blog, More than Words, and the managing editor of Mosaic literary magazine. She’s a regular contributor to Publishers Weekly, and her writing about books, publishing, and pop culture has appeared in various publications including VIBE, the Baltimore Sun, PopMatters, and the Baltimore City Paper. Felicia has been featured by USA Today and NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” and has been an invited speaker for venues around the country including, Bennett College, George Mason University, New York University, Philander Smith College, and the United Nations Association. She currently serves on the board for the Literary Freedom Project, has taught at the College of New Rochelle and holds an M.A. in writing and publishing from Emerson College. Note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds. |
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