Turning Ideas into a Book

Ever wonder how an idea becomes a book? Whether you’re an aspiring author or a curious reader, come find out how manuscripts become published novels, from conception to composition to query, from contracts to covers. What do editors want to see in a submission, and what makes them cringe? Learn how reader response helps determine the “next big thing” in fiction, and how to make your voice count with your favorite authors. Presented by Autumn Piper: multi-published in genre fiction, with five years experience as acquiring content editor Piper Denna for Lyrical Press (now an imprint of Kensington), three years as Executive Editor, a year as freelance editor, and currently a dabbler in self-publishing.

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