Next Class: July 7th, 2025

Workshop length: 2 weeks.

Being an author isn’t a solo profession. You will encounter publishers, editors, agents, readers, librarians and other writers. What you say and do can lead to fruitful relationships or kill them stone dead. You can also find yourself in unprofessional situations that require smart handling to extract yourself from. By knowing and understanding your industry, you’ll be a sharper and savvier writer, which will open doors for you.

Professionalism isn’t something to take lightly. Forearmed is forewarned. Think about your professional conduct as much as you do about your craft, because it matters just as much for a long and successful career.

Remember: Writing is a profession as well as a craft. That means as a writer, you need to act like a professional like you would in any other profession.

Lesson Plan:

• Lesson #1: What it is to be a professional writer
• Lesson #2: Interacting with your fellow writers
• Lesson #3: Interacting with publishing professionals
• Lesson #4: Interacting with your readers and the public
• Lesson #5: When the going gets rough–how to handle it and protect yourself
• Lesson #6: The Good Author Plan