Online: Beginner's Guide to Getting Published

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure your email address is current so we can send the Zoom link before class. PDF handouts will be provided during the class.

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your writing published? Whether you write articles, short stories, poetry, or novels, this informative workshop will help you understand the publishing process and how to turn your writing into a source of income.

Participants will learn how to prepare and submit manuscripts professionally, find publishers that are a good match for their work, and write effective query letters that capture an editor's attention. The class also covers when and how to work with a literary agent and explores a variety of ways writers can earn money through freelance writing.

Whether your goal is to be published for the first time or to build a freelance writing career, this workshop provides practical guidance and industry insights to help you move forward with confidence.

The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, author, editor, and Professor of Publishing at institutions nationwide, including Harvard Adult Education.