Workshops/Classes

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Upcoming classes:

How to get your book published

Nokomis Library, 5100 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, Minn.

Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Free: registration required

Are you starting to think about how to get your baby published, but have no idea where to start?  At “How To Get Your Book Published,” this class will walk you through the ins and outs of the mysterious world of publishing. We will discuss differences between the Big Five publishers, various sized small presses, university and specialty presses, and self-publishing and assisted self-publishing options. Together we’ll hash out the pros and cons of each and how not to make choices that will haunt you forever. Finally, there will be plenty of time for Q&A to discuss how to make a plan toward achieving your own individual goals.

Outcomes. Authors will learn:

  • The ins and outs of different types of publishing

  • Best strategies for publishing their book

Past workshops:

  • Marketing for indie press authors

  • MS Word for authors

I love talking literature and the business of books!

I have appeared at AWP and the Atlanta Writers Conference, and I will be at the Las Vegas Writers Conference in 2027. I taught a community ed and at the Nokomis Library in Minneapolis.

If you are looking for a fun, informative, and interactive workshop for your library, conference, school, or whatever, Contact me.