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SUMMARY:AMED Writers' Group: Inside the Publisher's Head.  Kickstart W
 riters' workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event was brought to our attention by AMED Writers' G
 roup Member Paul Matthews.\n\nYou have a great idea for a book and you
  are serious about getting it published - but how do you make sure you
 r proposal does not end on the publisher's reject pile?\n\nEach publis
 her receives hundreds of book ideas every year, so this afternoon is f
 or YOU, if you want to get the edge on other authors and ensure your p
 roposal stands out from the crowd. It gives you the 'inside scoop' on 
 the publishing industry and helps you understand how commissioning edi
 tors tick. With this expert knowledge, you will discover how to polish
  your proposal so it 'pushes all the right buttons', making your book 
 idea a tempting prospect that a publisher cannot resist.\n\nAfter this
  session, you will understand:\n\nHow the publishing industry really w
 orks\n\nHow different publishers evaluate book ideas\n\nWhat really ha
 ppens to your proposal after you send it to a publisher\n\nHow to make
  your book proposal one that publishers will want to accept\n\nPlus - 
 you will get your questions on the 'ins and outs' of the industry, ans
 wered in person\n\nYour facilitator: Alison Yates\n\nAlison is a freel
 ance editor and publishing consultant who works with publishers and au
 thors to create successful publications. She has worked as a Commissio
 ning Editor for two major global publishers: 'Elsevier' and 'John Wile
 y & Sons' and has commissioned best-selling books for academics, profe
 ssionals and general readers. She's also been a senior member of the c
 ommissioning team on the 'For Dummies' beginners' guides, the world's 
 best-selling knowledge brand.\n\nYour investment\n\nOnly £49.99 (incl
 usive of VAT) for the session\n\nTo reserve your place\n\nPlease send 
 a cheque made payable to C Burton, together with your contact details.
  Post to Kate Burton, 'Sunnyhaven' 290a Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham, Ber
 kshire RG40 3NT and I will send you a receipt. Alternatively, please c
 all me on 0118- 973 4590 to be sure of your comfy seat.\n\nFor more in
 formation, please contact me\n\nKate Burton, Creativity in Communicati
 on\nkate@kateburton.co.uk or call me on 0118 973 4590 or via the websi
 te www.kateburton.co.uk\n\nThank you\nKate\n\nFor more information vis
 it http://www.amed.org.uk/events/amed-writers-group-inside-the
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20090711T000000
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CATEGORIES:workshop
LOCATION:Wokingham, Berkshire
WEBSITE:http://www.kateburton.co.uk
URL:http://www.kateburton.co.uk
CONTACT:0118 973 4590
ORGANIZER:Kate Burton
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