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You have a brilliant new novel, memoir, or collection of short stories that you want to put out there (or an idea for one), but you're not sure how to land an agent and get it published. Have no fear, Elise Capron, literary agent extraordinaire, is here! Through an informative craft talk, she'll give you the inside scoop on how to present your work in the best possible light and how to craft a book that will sell. She will teach you what you need to know so you don't make the rookie mistakes and show you how to make your work stand out. You'll even get a one-on-one consultation with Elise and get feedback on an advance submission of your work in the afternoon! By the end of this class, you'll walk away with a plan that's certain to get your foot in the door.
Instructor: Elise Capron
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (with lunch break)
Cost: $195 (Includes one-on-one consultation, snacks, and tea)
Location: Writing Pad West
About Elise Capron:
Elise Capron is an agent at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agencyproclaimed by the LA Times and Newsweek as "the most powerful literary" agency in the West. They represent bestselling fiction and non-fiction authors, such as Amy Tan, Lisa See, and Maxine Hong Kingston, and many more. Some of Elise's recent and soon-to-be-published books include Tiphanie Yanique's "How to Escape from a Leper Colony" (Graywolf), "The Land of Love and Drowning" (Riverhead), Rikki Ducornet's "Netsuke"(Coffee House), Jonathan Keats' "Virtual Words" (Oxford) and "The Book Of The Unknown" (Random House), Jack Shuler's "Blood and Bone" (University of South Carolina), and "The Noose: A History" (Public Affairs). Elise is looking for unforgettable writing, a terrific narrative voice/tone, and memorable characters. She loves fiction with an unusual or eccentric edge. On the non-fiction front, Elise prefers fascinating true stories told in a compelling way. A graduate of Emerson College, Elise holds a BFA in Writing, Literature and Publishing, and served on the editorial staff of the Emerson Review. She joined the Dijkstra Agency in 2003.
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LocationWriting Pad West
10445 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles , CA 90024
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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