A comprehensive guide for aspiring authors, led by Isabelle Kenyon, Managing Director of Fly on the Wall Press. Isabelle was named Future Leader of the Year 2024 and brings 7+ years of experience running Fly on the Wall Press, which has published 80+ titles and 400+ writers worldwide. Accolades include: - Small Press of the Year 2024 (North) - British Book Awards Finalist (2021, 2022, 2023, 2025) - Manchester Culture Award 2024 - The Laurel Prize, Julie Suk Award, Saboteur Awards, Edge Hill Prize - FutureBook Awards 2024 Fly on the Wall titles have been reviewed in The Guardian, The Scotsman, The Daily Mail, and featured on BBC radio stations across the UK. The press has helped both debut and established writers achieve national visibility, festival appearances, and multiple reprints. Isabelle also teaches publishing at Arts University Bournemouth and has a proven track record of helping authors navigate both traditional and indie routes to publication. Her approach is practical, empowering, and focused on helping writers take ownership of their careers. There is a book inside of you. But the path to publication can be daunting. This self-paced course guides you through the traditional publishing process for novels, short story collections, and poetry. You’ll learn how to build your author presence, submit confidently, and connect with publishers and readers. Course Highlights: - Routes to Traditional Publication: Agents and Independent Publishers - Approaching Literary Journals: How Can They Build Your Career? - Indie Publishers and Agents: Pitching and What to Expect - Best Practices for Online Presence: Social Media and Author Websites - Cover Letters and Submission Materials - Mentorships and Developmental Opportunities - Contracts and Negotiations Walk away with the tools, language, and confidence to bring your work to life and onto the shelves of major bookshops. Sign up now and take your first step toward becoming a published author.
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