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Publishing insiders share inside scoop of today’s publishing world
Aspiring authors will discover today's publishing world at "10 Secrets to Getting Your Book Successfully Published," at Stevenson High School, on Monday, April 29 from 7-9 p.m.
Aspiring authors will discover an eye-opening overview of today’s competitive publishing environment at a free program hosted by the Vernon Area Public Library, “10 Secrets to Getting Your Book Successfully Published,” at Stevenson High School, on Monday, April 29 from 7-9 p.m.
Two publishing industry insiders, national bestselling author Bret Nicholaus and literary agent Joe Durepos, will reveal how to successfully navigate the publishing world, including traditional publishing, self-publishing, and ebooks.
Bret Nicholaus is the author of 26 books, including two national bestsellers, The Conversation Piece and The Christmas Conversation Piece. He is published by three of the top six publishing houses, as well as self-published. Altogether, more than one million copies of his titles have been sold.
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Joseph Durepos has 30 years experience in the book-publishing industry and has sold more than 150 titles as a literary agent. Many of the books he has agented have ended up on bestseller lists, including the New York Times list. He currently serves as acquisitions editor for Loyola Press.
Nicholaus and Durepos will share key elements for success, including:
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- How do you know if traditional publishing or self-publishing is the better way to go for your particular book?
- What is the role of a literary agent and how do you find the agent that’s right for you?
- What is the 10/10/10 Publishing Principle, and why should every aspiring author know it?
- Plus, the three non-negotiable rules for writing a query letter to a publisher.
This event is free and open to all. Registration is recommended. Register online at http://calendar.vapld.info, by telephone at 224-543-1485, or in person at any public service desk in the library. The program is at Stevenson High School, Room 2104, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire.
About the Vernon Area Public Library District
The Vernon Area Public Library District serves a population of 41,000 within a 29-square-mile area that includes Lincolnshire, Prairie View, and parts of Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, and unincorporated Vernon and Ela Townships. For more information about the library and its services, visit http://www.vapld.info.
