WAN Academy: Indie Publishing: Pains and Gains

OVERCOME WRITER’S BLOCK, BECOME A BETTER WRITER & HAVE FUN WITH WRITING AT THE WRITE ABOUT NOW ACADEMY (WANA)

WANA is a year long schedule of instructor-facilitated virtual writing classes.

Every month we are offering writing intensives facilitated by some of the most talented poets from all across the globe.

Each master class will focus on a different topic, but will leave you feeling empowered, enlightened, and elevated in your craft.

If you can't make it at the scheduled time, register anyway! You will also have access to the recordings and workshop material just in case you miss a class or wish to revisit a class you attended.

THIS MONTH'S WORKSHOP: Independent Publishing: Pains and Gains

Join poet and publisher of Flowersong Press Edward Vidaurre for a candid and practical workshop on the ins and outs of small press publishing. Independent Publishing: Pains and Gains explores the full scope of the publishing journey—from editing and researching to submitting your work and building authentic literary community. Learn how to handle rejection without losing momentum, and gain insights into how small presses operate, what they look for, and how to stay focused on your goals. Whether you’re preparing your first manuscript or navigating the submission grind, this workshop offers honest advice and real tools to help you thrive.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Edward Vidaurre

Edward Vidaurre is the author of ten collections of poetry. Vidaurre’s poems have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Avalon Literary Review, The Acentos Review, Poetrybay, as well as other journals and anthologies. He is the 2018-2019 City of McAllen,TX Poet Laureate and publisher of FlowerSong Press and its sister imprint Juventud Press. He has been nominated for the pushcart prize five times and a member of the Texas Institute of Letters. Vidaurre has been a judge for submissions for the Houston Poetry Festival, Director of Operations for the Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival, and editor of Cutthroat, a journal of the arts. His book Jazzhouse Won the Award of Merit 2020 by The Philosophical Society of Texas for Best Book of Poetry by a Texas Author. His book Pandemia & Other Poems was a finalist for the Writers' League of Texas Book Awards.

HOW TO ATTEND

A Single Class Pass provides access to an individual class as well as its recording. All classes are free to active, paid monthly Write About Now Members on Facebook, Square or PayPal. For more info on how to become a member, visit www.wanpoetry.com.