2015 Willamette Writers Conference

The second part of this workshop provides information on how to sell a book-length memoir to traditional publishers. We'll talk about how to write the all-important book proposal and how to identify literary agents and editors best suited to your work. By the end of the workshop, participants will understand how to plan out and write a memoir, and how to submit the manuscript for publication. We'll talk about how to work with your editor in shaping the final draft. Briefly, we'll discuss the decision to self-publish and strategies for success. A bibliography will offer participants a wealth of online and print resources on writing and selling book-length memoir.