Have you written stories or essays but don’t know how to get published? Do you have a manuscript in your bottom drawer you want a publisher to read? Would you like to learn about trends in Australian publishing? Then come to Fit to Print: Getting Published with Alice Grundy at Writing NSW.

When starting out, finding a way into the world of publishing can be daunting. This workshop is designed to give you familiarity with the contemporary Australian publishing ecosystem and how to navigate it, so you have a better understanding of how to get published.

Both practical and detailed, this seminar will include tips on finding places to get published, honing your work for submission and crafting the best possible cover letter. With a focus on literary journals and competitions, as well as preliminary coverage of the steps to finding a book publisher, it will help you learn how to find new readers for your work.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

1. Submitting and pitching to literary journals
2. Understanding how to submit book proposals and manuscripts to publishers
3. Finding and entering competitions
4. Writing a cover letter
5. An overview of the contemporary Australian publishing landscape

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