You Can Be a Winning Writer: How to Get Published, Grow Confidence and Build Community

Why is getting published the best kept secret in the literary world? Why do some authors feel successful while others languish? For writers poised to publish poems, articles and stories as well as those with completed manuscripts or book proposals, this online class will provide a strategy for success.

Instructor Joan Gelfand says, “During our three hours together, we will concentrate on three of the Four C’s of successful authors: Commitment, Community and Confidence. You will learn why it is critical to employ these tenets into your writing practice BEFORE submitting your creative work. We’ll discuss your publishing challenges, query and cover letters as well as review important components of successful book proposals.”

After this half-day class, each participant will have:

• The start of an individually tailored cover/query letter
• Tips on creating a writing community and becoming a respected literary citizen
• A plan for creating a winning "writer's resume"
• A plan for overcoming confidence challenges
• A toolkit for fiction, nonfiction and poetry book proposals.

The goal of “You Can Be a Winning Writer” is to design a work plan and strategy for success that includes submissions, community building and delivering a finished product.

About The Writing Salon's Remote Classes

Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, The Writing Salon is running all classes in a remote learning format. You will be able to participate in live class meetings via Zoom videoconference. To attend classes, you'll need a phone, tablet or computer and access to the internet. You can participate in the class from wherever you'd like, whether on your living room couch or in your office. Before your class meets, you'll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about Zoom and your remote class. If you have any questions about remote learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.