Everything You Wanted to Know About Publishing (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Two bestselling authors tackle myths and misconceptions about publishing. What does BookTok and social media get wrong about publishing? (Lots.) Are there any shortcuts? (A few.) Do I need an MFA? (No.) Do I need an agent? (Maybe.) Should I submit my manuscript to publishers or just self-publish? (Depends!) Do you have to marry another writer? (No, but maybe you should!) Submit your questions in advance or bring them to class for a lively discussion.

This class is suitable for writers of all levels.

Andrew Shaffer is the New York Times bestselling author of the Literary Cats Coloring Book from Running Press/Hachette and over twenty other books in multiple genres including mystery, horror, and poetry. He has illustrated multiple children’s picture books, including Mothman’s Merry Cryptid Christmas. Shaffer is a five-time Goodreads Choice Award nominee and a two-time finalist in the Humor category. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, novelist Meg Shaffer.

Meg Shaffer is the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game, which was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist, a Book-of-the-Month finalist for Book of the Year, a #1 Barnes & Noble bestseller, and a Reader’s Digest Best Book of the Year. She holds an MFA in TV and Screenwriting from Stephens College. Her second novel, the instant national bestseller The Lost Story, is available now from Ballantine. Shaffer lives in Kentucky with her husband and two cats. The cats are not writers.

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