Date: 12 June 2012
Allaboutwriting is proud to present their third Getting Published workshop with David Chislett in Johannesburg on the evening of Tuesday 12 June. Unlike most writing courses this short course looks at what you need to be doing and thinking about while writing (and after) in order to get published.
The digital revolution is changing the landscape in publishing, just like it did in the music industry. In many ways this is proving difficult for both writers and publishers. But it is generating plenty of new opportunities for the writer who understands what is going on and is able to tap into the changes for their benefit.
The Getting Published workshop will benefit both writers who are looking for that deal with a mainstream publisher AND those who are keen to explore new, independent opportunities. “As with many creative industries, most problems that artists experience revolve around not understanding the business model,” explains Chislett, “This course is designed to explain how the model works and indicate the known, credible paths through it, while exploring some of the alternative options that have more recently come into existence.”
There is more to getting published than just writing a book, and this workshop explores all of the processes, structures and role players that you need to know about in order to get from writing a book to seeing it on a bookstore shelf.
Chislett will be presenting the Getting Published workshop at Allaboutwriting’s base in Johannesburg on 12 June. The workshop runs from 6pm to 9.30pm, at a cost of R600.00 per head. A light supper is included.
The workshop draws on Chislett’s knowledge and experience from marketing in the publishing industry, compiling and editing short fiction, being a published author and self-publishing a music industry text book and a poetry collection.
David Chislett is the originator of the Urban series of short fiction and author of “A Body Remembered” and “1,2,1,2”. He is an experienced workshop facilitator and speaker and well-known entertainment journalist and publicist.
Allaboutwriting is a partnership between Richard Beynon and Jo-Anne Richards who are passionate about good writing, and have devised their courses to help communicate that passion – plus the skills that make it much more than an academic exercise.
Getting Published workshop
Date: Tuesday 12 June 2012
Cost: R600.00.
Time: 18h00 to 21h30
Venue: Parkview, Johannesburg
Bookings: Helen Webster
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