Robrt Pela: Publishing or Self-Publishing: Which One's Right For Me?

Robrt Pela: Publishing or Self-Publishing: Which One's Right For Me?

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Changing Hands BookstoreTempe, AZ
Friday, May 15  •  7 PM - 8:30 PM
Overview

You’ve written a book—now what? Robrt Pela will describe the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing.

You’ve written a book—now what? Robrt Pela will describe the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing and discuss the pros and cons of each.

He’ll also discuss how to find a literary agent, and whether you should—as well as how not to get scammed by crooks pretending to be publishers or agents. You’ll leave this 90-minute workshop armed with what you need to make an informed decision about getting your book out into the world.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

  • Cost: $100 per person.
  • Register below.
  • Please have paper and pen or an electronic device to write on.
  • Refunds will not be issued within one day of the event.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Robrt Pela is a career journalist who’s written for magazines and newspapers both local and national. Pela spent 30 years as a columnist at Phoenix New Times; was an editor at Phoenix Home and Garden; and is writing now for Phoenix Magazine. He has been a staff writer at national magazines including The Advocate, Psychology Today, and Men’s Health, and for nearly three decades has been a correspondent at the National Public Radio affiliate KJZZ. His published books include Filthy: The Weird World of John Waters. He works as a full-time books editor based in Phoenix, Arizona.

You’ve written a book—now what? Robrt Pela will describe the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing.

You’ve written a book—now what? Robrt Pela will describe the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing and discuss the pros and cons of each.

He’ll also discuss how to find a literary agent, and whether you should—as well as how not to get scammed by crooks pretending to be publishers or agents. You’ll leave this 90-minute workshop armed with what you need to make an informed decision about getting your book out into the world.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

  • Cost: $100 per person.
  • Register below.
  • Please have paper and pen or an electronic device to write on.
  • Refunds will not be issued within one day of the event.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Robrt Pela is a career journalist who’s written for magazines and newspapers both local and national. Pela spent 30 years as a columnist at Phoenix New Times; was an editor at Phoenix Home and Garden; and is writing now for Phoenix Magazine. He has been a staff writer at national magazines including The Advocate, Psychology Today, and Men’s Health, and for nearly three decades has been a correspondent at the National Public Radio affiliate KJZZ. His published books include Filthy: The Weird World of John Waters. He works as a full-time books editor based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • In person

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

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Changing Hands Bookstore

6428 South McClintock Drive

Tempe, AZ 85283

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