Tell Your Story with Mary Katherine Backstrom

Everyone has a story to tell. When will you finally tell yours?

In this intimate, three hour virtual course, bestselling authors Mary Katherine Backstrom and Nathan Monk share the essential steps every writer must take to write--and ultimately, publish--their first book.

Course One: So, You Want to Write a Book

In this session, Mary Katherine will speak about the sacred craft of writing and the power and importance of sharing YOUR story. Attendees will learn about:

• book planning strategies
• establish honest goals
• craft-developing resources
• how to build a supportive writing community
• the importance of honoring your true voice

Course Two: The Wild and Rewarding World of Self Publishing

This course breaks down the mystique of self publishing. Discussing the good, the bad, and the money-- writers are I'll be able to determine for themselves whether the freedom (and immense responsibility) of self publishing is an ideal vessel for their stories. Course will conclude with a Q&A.

Course Three: From Book Proposal to Barnes & Noble with Mary Katherine Backstrom

From a small book deal with a religious publisher to a multibook deal with a Big Five Publisher, MK shares the inside scoop of the traditional publishing world. Attendees will learn about

• querying agents
• writing and shopping a proposals
• the average advance for a first time author
• what it takes to hit the best seller lists

event will conclude with an "after party" Q & A