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April 21-26, 2025
Publishing Week is a week-long intensive series of program where experts guide aspiring authors through the process of publishing.
Featured Event: Traditional Publishing 101 with Jane Friedman
Saturday, April 26th 10:00-4:00
Auditorium at Woodneath Library Center
10:00 a.m.
How to Get Your Book Traditionally Published
Learn the basics of how to get your book traditionally published with an overview of the different types of publishers with Jane Friedman.
1:00 p.m.
Write a Query Letter That Gets Manuscript Requests
Learn the key elements of every query letter and how to avoid problems that plague (and sabotage) queries, part of Traditional Publishing 101 with Jane Friedman.
3:00 p.m.
Publishing Trends Today—And What To Watch
Even though the publishing industry is often considered slow and not as susceptible to technological change (and print just enjoyed its most robust sales in more than a decade), it’s been a transformative time for the business of books.
Monday, April 21st 6:30 p.m.
Publishing Options and Opportunities (Zoom)
How do you pick a publishing option that works best for you? How can you recognize if a deal is the right one to take?
Tuesday, April 22nd 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium at Woodneath Library Center
Woodneath Press Book Launch: Heart of America
Join us to celebrate the release of Woodneath Press’ newest title, Heart of America: Kansas City Inspired Short Stories!
Wednesday, April 23rd 6:30 p.m.
Social Media for Authors (Zoom)
Social media is a great way for authors to connect with their audience and build their readership, but building a platform from scratch can be daunting!
Thursday, April 24th 6:30 p.m.
Copyright Basics (Zoom)
Learn the basics of copyright law, what rights copyright holders have, the exceptions to those rights, and the proper application of fair use.