Dirty Little Secrets: How Publishing Really Works

In this eye-opening event, Phil Sexton, publisher of Media Lab Books and former publisher of Writer's Digest, shares the nitty-gritty of what takes place behind closed doors at publishing houses, in meetings with bookstore buyers, and on the bookstore sales floor. We’ll cover:

• Strategies to ensure
  your book receives the best treatment
• What questions to ask
• What publishers don’t
  want you to know or sometimes forget to do
• The mistakes publishers make and how to keep them from happening
• How to build an effective – and profitable – publishing partnership

Learn to be your own best advocate when dealing with publishers to make certain your book is handled with the care and attention it deserves!