Scott Edelstein's classes and workshops provide a true insider's view of writing, editing, and publishing. They offer practical advice, strategies, guidance, and inspiration that writers can quickly put to use as they plan writing projects and careers.
What Every Writer Needs to Know About E-books
Class Begins: August 18
In this workshop you’ll learn to navigate the world of e-books, both in partnership with traditional publishers and as your own self-publisher. We’ll begin with a clear-eyed look at the larger realities of e-books and book apps, then dig into e-book economics, technology, marketing, royalties, and design. We’ll also investigate e-book aggregators such as bookbaby.com and smashwords.com. We’ll end with a step-by-step walk-through of the entire process of publishing an e-book. [More Class and Registration Information]
Finding Your Way As A Writer
Class Begins: August 18
This class will help you discover where your greatest writing talents and interests lie, and how to best make use of them. Through a series of hands-on activities, you’ll discover your own most resonant themes, images, and approaches; where and when you are most creative; which genre or genres best suit you; and how to create your own ideal writing process. The second half of the workshop will focus on helping you find your way into the complex and multifaceted business of writing. We’ll look at publishing (including both traditional and often-overlooked markets, as well as self-publishing), then explore building a career as a writer for hire by businesses and nonprofits. [More Class and Registration Information]
Building a Successful Writing Business
Class Begins: July 14
Making part or all of your living as a writer requires more than just writing ability; it also takes business and marketing savvy. This class will help you develop that savvy so you can build and run your own writing business. Topics include: positioning yourself in the marketplace; finding freelance gigs; researching and locating markets; making deals; using writers’ temp agencies; dealing effectively with editors; knowing when to grab an opportunity and when to walk away; and much more. [More Class and Registration Information]
The No-Experience-Necessary Writers’ Workshop
Class Begins: August 11
This is a stress-free introduction to writing for anyone who has wanted to write but hasn’t known how or where to start. It’s designed to inspire you and help you start writing what you want to write. Topics include finding your own natural material, discovering what inspires you, creating your own ideal writing process, turning inspiration into paragraphs or stanzas, and many more. [More Class and Registration Information]
