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She represents both fiction and nonfiction and is especially interested in projects that lend themselves to apps, enhanced ebooks, and other fresh ways to tell stories. \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO SHOULD WATCH?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who are curious about self-publishing.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWriters who feel frustrated by the difficulty of getting a traditional book deal.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWriters who aren't sure whether to go traditional or use  self-publishing software.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWriters who want to learn more about how to impress an agent or editor.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEveryone who has heard a lot of bluster about self-publishing and wants to get some straight facts.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are Saying...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \"Learning about self-publishing is kind of necessary these days in order to survive the publishing industry, which is why I was delighted to see an entire presentation focused on this topic. I left the session with a boatload of information and some questions for myself as to what is the best fit for my writing. Either way, I am glad to have heard about self-publishing and only time will tell if I choose to do so.\"      \u003cbr\u003eOnDemand webinars do not include a critique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writer's Digest Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16379428798530,"sku":"V7059","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/4046\/5730\/products\/V7059.jpg?v=1565903409"},{"product_id":"get-your-christian-fiction-nonfiction-published-webinar","title":"Get Your Christian Fiction and Nonfiction Published OnDemand Webinar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE WEBINAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Authors in Christian publishing constantly talk about wanting to write a book that \"crosses over.\" Folks outside Christian book publishing wonder if they can break in to Christian publishing houses and enjoy the benefits of one of the most profitable, focused and fastest growing markets in publishing history.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eDetermining which market you should, or want to write for is essential, but can be challenging. 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She has taught workshops on \"Perfecting Your Pitch,\" and \"How to Write a Query,\" wherein she shares a sample query letter to a literary agent and valuable writing advice. \u003c\/p\u003e        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll learn:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe essential elements of every novel query and what a query letter format consists of.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe components of a compelling hook\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCommon mistakes and red flags that appear in sample query letters\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to craft a pitch for face-to-face pitch opportunities (like at conferences) \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhat to put in your bio even if you have no credits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e      \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho should watch?\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWriters who are actively querying agents and publishers\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWriters whose query letters always get rejected (or never get a response) \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWriters who will be pitching their concept at a conference\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWriters unsure of what a strong hook looks and sounds like\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWriters who want to learn more about how to impress an agent or editor\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e      \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTRUCTOR\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eKathleen Ortiz\u003c\/b\u003e is a literary agent and the subsidiary rights director for Nancy Coffey Literary and Media Representation. 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She has spoken at more than 200 writing events since 2001, and is known within the publishing industry as an innovator, cited by sources such as Publishers Weekly, GalleyCat, PBS online, and Mr. Media. Jane currently serves as a visiting professor of e-media at the University of Cincinnati, and is a contributing editor to Writer's Digest. Since 2008, she's offered advice for writers at her award-winning blog, There Are No Rules (http:\/\/blog.writersdigest.com\/norules).\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Writer's Digest does not offer any refunds for the webinar. 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Download Do Your ebook Right (and Start Making Money) now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch this preview video with Jane Friedman and learn more about doing your ebook right!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/atYDvGbgyZw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn This OnDemand Webinar You'll Learn:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat services are available to distribute your ebook, plus what you can expect from these services, and how they turn a profit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make your book available on Kindle, Nook, iPad, and most reading devices in use today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 essential factors that impact your ebook sales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to appropriately price your work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical strategies for marketing and promoting your ebooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" src=\"%7B%7Bmedia%20url=\" wysiwyg alt=\"jane friedman\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Jane Friedman:\u003c\/h4\u003eAs the former publisher and editorial director of Writer's Digest, Jane Friedman is an industry authority on commercial, literary, and emerging forms of publishing. 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Isn't it the same thing?\" According to her, the major difference is that a memoir is a constructed story , it has a beginning, middle, and end , read by other people. And you use your writing skills to \u003cb\u003ecreate a story\u003c\/b\u003e that shows the significant moments that lead to change or transformation of the main character ,you in a memoir. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't let fear overcome your chance to share your life story with others. Begin crafting the memoir you've always dreamt about writing. From the \u003cb\u003equestions to ask when writing a memoir\u003c\/b\u003e, to tips for organizing your memories to structuring your story and using fiction devices to enhance your writing, you'll learn how to write your own memoir or lifestory. 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By the time you've answered them, you'll have a clear idea of how to overcome your fear and improve your writing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat stories would your family object to? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you want to write about subjects that your family doesn't know about?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat secrets are revealed in your memoir that you want to write, yet feel conflicted about anyone else knowing?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.writersdigestshop.com\/review\/product\/list\/id\/61363\/category\/8207\/#review-form\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDo you love this online webinar? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and write a review.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Linda Joy Myers:\u003c\/h4\u003e Linda Joy Myers is the president of the National Association of Memoir Writers, and an expert in memoir, lifestory, and the topic of writing as a transformational journey. She has written three books,\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDon't Call Me Mother\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBecoming Whole: Writing your Healing Story\u003c\/i\u003e, a ForeWord book of the year finalist. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and at www.namw.org.\u003cp\u003eWriter's Digest does not offer any refunds for the webinar. All sales are final. 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