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You’ve just typed “The End”—now what? Learn the essential steps to turn your manuscript into a polished, publish-ready book. First, discover the different types of editing and why each one is crucial. Then, if you’re seeking an agent, master the art of crafting a compelling query letter. Next, build your Author Platform, including a website, social media presence, and email lists to engage and attract future readers. This panel will guide you through these key steps and explain why they are critical for a successful book launch and beyond.
Naomi Kim Eagleson, editor and author, founded Artful Editor in 2010, helping writers refine manuscripts. She has an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and is working on a novel about consciousness and time
thebookfest.com/speaker/naomi-kim-eagleson
Leslie Lehr, award-winning author of “A Boob’s Life,” optioned by HBOMax, private book coach specializing in story structure and query letters, with essays in “Time,” “Newsweek,” and “Writers Digest”
thebookfest.com/speaker/leslie-lehr
Adanna Moriarty, literary publicist, marketing chair for the Writers & Publishers Network, co-host of the “Talking Book Publishing” podcast, and author of “Threadbare: A Patchwork of Poems That Make a Life”
thebookfest.com/speaker/adanna-moriarty-2
Moderator: Kathleen Kaiser, former music journalist, publicist, president of the Writers & Publishers Network, producer of the 805 Writers Conference, co-host of “Talking Book Publishing,” and author of five books
thebookfest.com/speaker/kathleen-kaiser-2
Home of The BookFest. For more information, please visit our website: TheBookFest.com
You’ve just typed “The End”—now what? Learn the essential steps to turn your manuscript into a polished, publish-ready book. First, discover the different types of editing and why each one is crucial. Then, if you’re seeking an agent, master the art of crafting a compelling query letter. Next, build your Author Platform, including a website, social media presence, and email lists to engage and attract future readers. This panel will guide you through these key steps and explain why they are critical for a successful book launch and beyond.
Naomi Kim Eagleson, editor and author, founded Artful Editor in 2010, helping writers refine manuscripts. She has an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and is working on a novel about consciousness and time
thebookfest.com/speaker/naomi-kim-eagleson
Leslie Lehr, award-winning author of “A Boob’s Life,” optioned by HBOMax, private book coach specializing in story structure and query letters, with essays in “Time,” “Newsweek,” and “Writers Digest”
thebookfest.com/speaker/leslie-lehr
Adanna Moriarty, literary publicist, marketing chair for the Writers & Publishers Network, co-host of the “Talking Book Publishing” podcast, and author of “Threadbare: A Patchwork of Poems That Make a Life”
thebookfest.com/speaker/adanna-moriarty-2
Moderator: Kathleen Kaiser, former music journalist, publicist, president of the Writers & Publishers Network, producer of the 805 Writers Conference, co-host of “Talking Book Publishing,” and author of five books
thebookfest.com/speaker/kathleen-kaiser-2
Home of The BookFest. For more information, please visit our website: TheBookFest.com
