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SUMMARY:The Writers Grotto Presents: An Evening with Publishing Expert Jane Friedman
DESCRIPTION:Jane Friedman has spent almost three decades working in the publishing industry\, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015\, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; in 2023\, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World. Jane’s expertise regularly features in major media outlets such as The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, The Today Show\, Wired\, Fox News\, and BBC. \n\n\n\n\n\nAn Evening with Publishing Expert Jane Friedman\n\n\n\nThe publishing industry has never been more fickle. It’s difficult for aspiring authors to keep tabs on the latest trends in a business that seems to be changing by the minute. The Grotto is pleased to offer an evening seminar by Jane Friedman\, the leading expert on how books get published\, whether traditional\, indie\, or hybrid. Her presentation will address: \n\n\n\n\n• The biggest myths and misconceptions about the publishing industry\n\n\n\n• What writers need to know about AI (no\, we can’t ignore it)\n\n\n\n• How to write query letters that get manuscript requests from agents and publishers\n\n\n\n• The best way to build your author platform and gain readers\n\n\n\n\nThe event will be followed by a mixer; light snacks and drinks will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/the-writers-grotto-presents-an-evening-with-publishing-expert-jane-friedman/
LOCATION:The Writers Grotto\, 1663 Mission Street\, Ste. 602\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
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