The Authors’ Workshop

Renowned authors like Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, and Neale Donald Walsch did not become famous overnight. They had help. And one of the people who helped them was Randy Davila.
Join Davila, president of Hampton Roads Publishing and Hierophant Publishing, for an intensive workshop on the basics of the publishing industry and to learn how to become a successful author in today’s publishing world.

During the weekend you learn the details of how to write an industry standard book proposal, which according to Davila is the most important thing in getting a book deal with a traditional publisher. You also:

• Find out what publishers look for in a manuscript
• Learn about the critical elements of a good book proposal
• Recognize the importance of a good editor
• Understand the role of an agent and author-publisher contract basics
• Examine marketing and public relations strategies
• Learn about self-publishing options

You will have the opportunity to present your book idea to Davila and receive feedback, and there is plenty of time for questions and answers.

This information-packed weekend is sure to help you find out how to become a successful author in today’s publishing world.