From Inspiration to Publication: Developing Your Plan of Action
with Kevin Larimer
We know of no one with as deep knowledge of the publishing world as Kevin Larimer. As long term editor in chief of Poets and Writers, he has the complete overview of the industry: its changes, all its key players and all the new opportunities for emerging writers.
This class is for writers who have pushed and polished their writing and feel they are ready to pursue publication but may be unsure of next steps, in this class you will learn all your publishing options, establish goals and expectations for finding and sharing your work with readers, and outline a step-by-step plan for approaching publishers with your work.
But first we will develop a deeper understanding of our own writing projects as we learn how to write about ourselves and our own writing—and how to use that writing to create compelling query letters, cover letters, plot summaries, and author bios that will entice potential publishers. Students will leave with a personalized publishing plan along with everything they need to identify markets for their work and submit to literary magazines, small presses, and literary agents as well as writing contests and residencies.
4 Mornings: Monday 11/2–Thursday 11/5 | 9am-12pm
$895.00
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Kevin Larimer is editor-in-chief of Poets & Writers, the leading literary organization in the United States.
Kevin is the author of The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer: Everything You Need to Know about Craft, Inspiration, Agents, Editors, Publishing, and the Business of Building a Sustainable Writing Career.
His poems have appeared in Poetry International, Fence, Pleiades, Verse, and a dozen other literary magazines. He has written book reviews for American Letters & Commentary, American Book Review, Chelsea, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He holds a degree in journalism and received his MFA in poetry from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where he was the poetry editor of the Iowa Review. His latest book, The Poets & Complete Guide to Being a Writer, was written with his wife, Mary Gannon, executive director of the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses.
Kevin Larimer, as editor-in-chief, heads not only Poets and Writers magazine, but all of their educational programs. He is widely admired as one of the most knowledgeable people on the craft and business of writing. This year marks his fifth appearance at the Kauai Writers Conference. We have invited him each year because of the depth of his knowledge and his deeply felt desire to help writers in all stages of their careers.
A publishing consultation with Kevin is a rare opportunity. Even if you live in New York City, you would find it difficult to or impossible to sit with him in person to get his advice. On Kauai it is easy. We know of no other person as well positioned as Kevin to understand your unique journey as a writer and give you insightful advice on how to achieve your goals. Whether you are writing fiction, memoir, nonfiction or poetry, you’ll find a session with Kevin a milestone in your evolution as an author.
Learn more about Kevin Larimer at pw.org