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How To Get Published

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How to Get Published with Milet Publishing Ltd. Calling all aspiring writers! A day of practical workshops, advice and networking for those who want to get noticed by the publishing industry.

SkIN PROBLEM:
You’ve written (or are thinking of writing) an amazing novel, poem, children’s book or feature and you want to share your words with the world – by getting published. Or you’ve had few pieces published here and there or written on the web, and now you’re looking to build a serious career. But the publishing industry looms like a brick wall. It isn’t – it just wants you to think that! So…. You just need to be get past the brick wall, learn how pitch to editors and publishers, and write, write, write!

SkIN THERAPY:
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• Learn how to pitch to agents and publishers, to get that all-important foot in the door
• Meet writing and publishing professionals – for some serious networking

Workshops:
Informative, motivating workshops lead by writers in different genres will cover: building a career as a writer; inspirations for writing; the discipline of, and process of writing; tips on getting your work published. Publishers will share their perspectives on: the types of writing they are looking for; how to write for the market; how they like to be approached; how to present your work; examples of successful and unsuccessful submissions; and a review of publishing deals.

Networking:
One-to-one meetings and an informal, social networking session with publishing professionals, where you can toss out ideas and impress!

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Location

Finsbury Library, London EC1