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8-Week: From Page to Publication

Your manuscript is finished! Now what? Are you wondering how to get your story off of your computer screen and onto bookshelves everywhere? This class is for you!

Step-by-step we'll do a deep dive on all the stages of getting your book published. We'll discuss the different ways to publish—self-publishing, indie publishing, and traditional publishing—and how to determine which is right for you.

You'll learn how to write a query and put together a pitch package, and all students will receive two rounds of feedback from the instructor on their query and first ten pages. We'll walk through how to get a literary agent, the submission process, deal negotiation, editorial relationships, book production, marketing and publicity, and shine a light on any red flags or warning signs to be wary of along the way.

The publishing industry is infamously opaque, and this is your opportunity to see behind the curtain. The perfect mix of craft-based and career-focused—let's get you from page to publication!

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.