FCWC Elective Classes

The Market-Minded Writer 3-hr Workshop: From Idea to Industry Ready w/ Bethany Jett

From 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Whether you write nonfiction, fiction, or picture books, understanding your genre and how your book fits in the marketplace is essential. COST: $60.00

In this extended masterclass, literary agent Bethany Jett shares the basics (and beyond!) of market awareness and the business side of publishing. You’ll learn how to identify your competitive edge, position your project for success, and build a professional foundation that gets you noticed.

We’ll cover:

    •    How to research market “trends”

    •    What makes for great comparable titles

    •    How to capture an agent’s attention (and avoid the red flags that lead to a quick pass)

    •    The business mindset behind query letters and proposals

    •    Understand how agents, editors, and publishers evaluate submissions

You’ll leave with insider strategies, practical tools, and renewed confidence in your project’s place in the market.

Book Proposal Studio w/ Edie Melson

BPS begins on Thursday and is a Paid Continuing Class. COST: $60.00

A book proposal has a specific format and must answer the questions on an editor’s mind. As an author, you must be able to answer questions such as the topic and message of your book, the take-away value, your target market, and more.

An editor wants to get right to the point. A well-written book proposal helps you to clarify your project in your own mind, so that you can clearly communicate your idea for publishing consideration. This will give you the confidence you need to show any agency or publisher you are a professional.

Attendees for this session should come with their manuscript, laptop, and all the information needed to write the proposal. Attendees who register for the session will receive materials (via email) before the conference to help you pull together the necessary information for your proposal.