Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
Do you know the five most common reasons why manuscripts are instantly rejected? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer of fiction or nonfiction for books or magazines, this comprehensive course will help you guide your work directly into the hands of an editor and onto the shelves of your favorite stores.
Your success in the writing game will be determined by the amount of credibility publishers attach to you and your work. This course will teach you how to give yourself the kind of credibility you need to succeed. This course will provide you with instant access to critical information most other writers don’t discover for years and will walk you through every step of the publishing process. If you really want to be a writer, this course will give you all the tools you need to get published.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – Becoming a Published Writer
- Lesson 2 – Breaking in and First Markets
- Lesson 3 – Writing Contests and Credibility
- Lesson 4 – Manuscript Mechanics and Formats
- Lesson 5 – Proofreading, Printing, and Submission Logs
- Lesson 6 – Copyright, Rights, and Pseudonyms
- Lesson 7 – Mainstream, Subsidy, and Self-Publishing
- Lesson 8 – All About Query Letters
- Lesson 9 – Submissions, Offers, and Rejections
- Lesson 10 – All About Agents and Contracts
- Lesson 11 – Clubs, Conferences, and Writer’s Block
- Lesson 12 – The Future of Publishing
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: bgp</li>
<li>Start Dates* Dec 15 | Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
LeeAnne Krusemark is a journalist, published author, successful business owner, and adjunct professor. LeeAnne began her career in journalism, working as a reporter, then editor, then managing editor for various newspapers in New York and California. She started a successful writing/public relations business in 1988, and has served as Chamber of Commerce president. She is the published author of countless newspaper and magazine articles and two non-fiction books. LeeAnne also spends time guest lecturing about business and writing at a number of colleges, including Purdue and Kent State University.
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