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Updated Apr. 30, 2013

Glen Allen Library

10501 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060-3242
(804) 290-9500

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May 11

Publishing in the Digital Age and Kamikaze Cold Reads with Angela James

Glen Allen Library
Business Meeting at 10 followed by program until 4

First, join digital-first industry professional Angela James of Carina Press for a down and dirty conversation and Q&A about being an author in today's publishing world and navigating the digital waters, from comparing digital-first, traditional publishing and self-publishing, to royalty rates and distribution, to DRM and marketing and everything in between. You ask the questions, she'll give the honest answers. This workshop will not be recorded in order to offer authors the opportunity to hear candid responses.

Then, bring the first two pages of your manuscript, your nerves of steel and your sense of humor, then listen as Angela provides insight into live reviewing this mock "slush" pile. You'll hear why agents and editors stop reading, what they're looking for in a submission,  and some of the common mistakes they see as they go through their slush pile. Come to listen or come to get critiqued, but join Angela as she discusses and review the slush pile you provide.

To participate in the Kamikaze Cold Read, please bring 2 copies of the first 3 pages of your manuscripts. The pages should be double spaced and it's okay if it cuts off mid-sentence. There should be no identifying information on the pages, but at the top of page place put  the genre (genre is very important) and a target publisher (if there is one).