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CW 90 — The Business of Books: Publishing Options for the Aspiring Author

Quarter: Winter
Instructor(s): Emma Nelson
Duration: 5 weeks
Location: Online
Date(s): Jan 14—Feb 11
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Tuesdays
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Tuition: $325
   
Refund Deadline: Jan 16
 
Unit(s): 1
   
Enrollment Limit: 125
  
Status: Registration opens Dec 2, 8:30 am (PT)
 
Quarter: Winter
Day: Tuesdays
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Date(s): Jan 14—Feb 11
Unit(s): 1
Location: Online
 
Tuition: $325
 
Refund Deadline: Jan 16
 
Instructor(s): Emma Nelson
 
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
 
Enrollment Limit: 125
 
Recording Available: Yes
 
Status: Registration opens Dec 2, 8:30 am (PT)
 
Navigating the publishing industry can be daunting for aspiring authors. With more opportunities available than ever, choosing the right publishing path can be overwhelming. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the various publishing options available to writers: traditional publishing, which offers support and credibility; self-publishing, which allows for complete creative control; and hybrid models, which blend aspects of both. Students will gain a thorough understanding of key topics such as manuscript preparation, querying literary agents, and the roles of editors and publishers in the author's journey. The course also covers how to develop a sustainable writing life and mindset that aligns with your goals as a writer. Guest speakers, including a literary agent and a traditionally published author, will share real-world insights and advice. Students will also have the opportunity to workshop their own query letters. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their publishing paths, tailored to their unique goals and aspirations.

No previous knowledge of the publishing industry is required.

EMMA NELSON
Editorial Director, Owl Hollow Press

Emma Nelson has over two decades of experience navigating the realms of traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid models. She works to empower authors to achieve their literary dreams. Her writing is included in The Routledge Companion to Media and Fairy-Tale Cultures and Channeling Wonder: Fairy Tales on Television, and she has authored several books on publishing and writing. Nelson received an MA from Brigham Young University.

Textbooks for this course:

(Recommended) Jan Friedman, The Business of Being a Writer (ISBN 978-0226393162)