A 2-Day Business Workshop
Saturday & Sunday: October 18 & 19, 10 am – 1 pm
In this practical and supportive workshop, freelance editor Rali Chorbadzhiyska will guide writers through the key steps of preparing a manuscript for submission, whether you're hoping to land a literary agent or exploring other routes. From self-editing advice and using beta readers effectively, to working with professional editors and crafting a strong query package, we’ll break down each stage with clarity and care. We’ll also look at strategies for navigating rejection and reframing it as constructive feedback – an inevitable but valuable part of the writing journey.
The session is designed to demystify the route to publication and give writers the tools and confidence to take their next steps toward achieving their goals.
Perfect for writers working on a novel, memoir or other long-form project, and suitable for all levels of experience.
$120 Members/$175 Nonmembers
Rali Chorbadzhiyska is an award-winning freelance editor working with both independent and corporate publishers, as well as authors, to provide expert, tailored editorial support to their fiction and narrative non-fiction projects. Drawing on experience at Penguin Random House, Faber and Canongate, she brings a collaborative, creative approach and a deep understanding of the publishing process. She can be found at ralieditorial.com and @reading.rali.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All MWPA workshops require advanced registration. We accept registration by phone, mail, and online via our website. We cannot guarantee registration in the final 24-hours before a workshop, and can rarely accommodate day-of registration.
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QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact programs@mainewriters.org.
REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 207-200-7180 and register with your VISA or MasterCard.
REGISTER BY MAIL
If you prefer to pay by mail, please print this registration form (downloadable PDF) and mail it to the MWPA with a check or credit card information.
SCHOLARSHIP
The MWPA is proud to offer one partial scholarship to this workshop for members-only. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Email programs@mainewriters.org to see if the scholarship is still available. Application Due two weeks prior to the workshop start date, at 9:00 a.m.
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