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Writing Workshop Details

Are You Ready To Be Published?

Your literary masterpiece is ready to be published, are you? Learn about preparing your manuscript for publishing, query letters, and finding the right publisher for you. Information about cover illustrations, agents, editors, marketing and self-publishing, and publishing programs will be touched on. This will be an interactive workshop with writing and other activities.

Wednesdays, October 14-November 4, 6:30-9:00 p.m. (10 hours); $99 + GST Instructor: Judith Silverthorne University of Regina Centre for Continuing Education Writing Courses www.uregina.ca/cce ; email: cce@uregina.ca ; 585-5801

Topics covered include:

  • How do you know when you are ready to publish?
  • 10 Point Checklist (includes content, research, quality)
  • Manuscript preparation
  • Formatting,
  • Editing, revising, polishing
  • Appropriate lengths
  • Importance of critiques and evaluations
  • Submission guidelines and writing query letters
  • Do I need an illustrator?
  • Do I need an agent or editor?
  • Finding a trade publisher
  • How do I self-publish?
  • Marketing and Promoting tips