When you write a book, you’re not just telling a story. You’re building a business. The industry has not changed as much as you've been told. Self-publishing might not be the liberating experience that you expect. And you might be looking for love in all the wrong places. In this interactive workshop, we will examine the workings of the publishing industry. Why do some books succeed, while so many fail?

 

We will discuss the craft of writing, the business of publishing, copyright, networking, writers' conferences, publishing contracts, the role of literary agents, and the wonderful world of self-publishing. And more. At our event, you will hear from experienced professionals who have been where you want to go. We can help you get there. Bring your questions, your thick skin, and your hard-learned lessons.

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Literary agent Steven Hutson is a native of Los Angeles, a child of the 1960s, and a storyteller almost from birth. But like most writers, he kept a day job in-between gigs. After having a couple of books published, he set up shop as a freelance editor, handling hundreds of projects in almost every genre. After a while he got drafted to direct a writers’ conference for several years, making many valuable contacts along the way. When an editing client asked him to broker several book deals, he resisted. But as it turned out, he enjoyed the dealmaking and contract negotiations.

With this newfound confidence, he hung out a new shingle as a literary agent in early 2011. Today his company, WordWise Media Services, employs three agents and serves 50 clients. He has placed their works with Harlequin, Dutton, HarperCollins, Tyndale, Hachette, Writer’s Digest Books, and others. Several clients have won prestigious awards for their works.

 

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