How to Get Your Book Published is designed to help writer’s improve their chance of getting their memoir, novel, or non-fiction book represented by a reputable literary agent or published by a commercial publisher. Sponsored by Book Passage, Northern California’s leading independent bookstore; for tickets or more information see: https://www.bookpassage.com/event/online-class-john-j-geoghegan-how-get-your-book-published
The three hour course, which will be presented in person as well as over Zoom, will cover:
How to identify the right literary agent, editor, or publisher for your project
What publishers, editors, and literary agents look for in a submission
How to write a query letter
How to write a non-fiction book proposal
How to format your manuscript
What a standard industry book contract looks like
5 rookies mistakes first timers make
And much more
John J. Geoghegan began his career at Doubleday Publishers in New York City. In addition to serving as a Special Correspondent for the New York Times, he has worked as an editor and writer in both the magazine and newspaper industries. John has written more than 100 articles for the New York Times Science section, The Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, WIRED, Smithsonian Air & Space, and American History magazine among other publications. He is also the author of, Operation Storm: Japan’s Top Secret Submarines and Its Plan to Change the Course of World War II (Crown, 2013), which The Wall Street Journal called, “a fascinating, meticulously researched and deft account;” Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow: A True Story of Love, Hearing Loss, Heartbreak and Redemption (New Haven Publishing, 2018), which Book Authority ranked No. 1 on its list of the 38 best books about hearing loss; and When Giants Ruled the Sky: The Brief Reign and Tragic Demise of the American Big Rigid (The History Press, 2022), which New York Times bestelling author, Dirk Cussler, called, “A fascinating account of glory and tragedy that soars with suspense. I enjoyed the hell out of it!”
For more information or to purchase tickets see: https://www.bookpassage.com/