How to get published: a workshop co-sponsored by the Faculty of Arts
Have you started鈥搊r completed鈥攁 manuscript and you鈥檙e not sure what your next steps should be? Cynthia Good is a former president, publisher, and editorial director of Penguin Books Canada, and currently the Director of Student and Industry Initiatives for the Creative Book Publishing Program at Humber College in Toronto. She will give a workshop in Charlottetown, 鈥淗ow to Get Published: an Insider鈥檚 Guide.鈥� The workshop is on Saturday, July 16, 10:00 am鈥�12:00 pm, in the Irish Benevolent Society Hall at 582 North River Road.
Good will describe the present publishing landscape and review your options for both conventional and self-publishing. She will offer practical tips on how to get the attention of an editor or a literary agent and how to take charge of your career as a writer. Come prepared with questions and be ready to share your experiences.
The cost of the workshop is $25, or $20 for students, seniors, and members of the PEI Writers鈥� Guild. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome.
The workshop is co-sponsored by the 91探花 Faculty of Arts, the Humber College School of Creative and Performing Arts, and the PEI Writers鈥� Guild. For further information, contact the Department of English, tjohnston@upei.ca.
The 91探花 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥�91探花 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 91探花 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
