Writer's Workshop

Do you just want the insider scoop on how to perfect and publish your book? Look no further....

The Writer's Workshop will give you the combined wisdom of more than 50 years of writing and publishing experience in four information-packed sessions, including workshops with:

Hay House President/CEO Reid Tracy, who transformed Hay House from a publisher of three books in 1988 to one of the largest independent publishing companies in the world and the leading publisher in the self-help industry.

Colette Baron-Reid, is an internationally acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual medium and best selling inspirational author published in 27 languages. Her bestselling meditation apps and oracle card apps are worldwide hits. She is the founder and creator of Oracle School- a global online learning experience about how to use oracles to manifest an empowered inspired magical life.

Nancy Levin, author, master life coach and former Hay House Event Director, will offer her insight and experience as she leads writing exercises to jump-start inquiry and exploration.

Kelly Notaras, founder of kn literary arts, an editorial book studio specializing in self-help, personal growth, and spirituality. Kelly started her career working as an editor for Harper Collins, Penguin USA, and Hyperion Books. Most recently she was the VP and editorial director at Sounds True, a multi-media spirituality publishing company in Boulder, Colorado. There she oversaw an impressive list of spiritual luminaries including Adyashanti, Reggie Ray, Krishna Das, Sharon Salzberg, Pema Chödrön, Caroline Myss, and many more. Since starting kn literary arts, she has been honored to edit a wide variety of personal-growth books.

Along with an impressive roster of talented editorial associates, Kelly is dedicated to the kn literary arts mission: bringing life-changing books into the world—and making sure they’re good once they’re here.

Charlie Griffin, one of San Diego’s top Internet specialists who oversees all aspects of site development from design to programming to marketing. His firm has designed websites for many Hay House authors, including James Van Praagh and Tara Stiles.

PLUS:::

Enter our contest for YOUR chance to publish a book with Hay House and become a New York Times best-selling author!

Submissions and Guidelines:

All workshop prospective attendees who dream about having their book published by Hay House are encouraged to read our submission guidelines prior to registering for this event: www.hayhouse.com/guides

If you have any other questions about this contest or the event itself, please send an email to writersworkshop@hayhouse.com

Submissions Due: April 19, 2021

Winners Announced: June 14, 2021

Prize Packages:

• One participant is guaranteed a $10,000 advance and a publishing contract with Hay House.
• First runner up wins a Balboa Press Master Package* ($8,799 publishing value).
• Second runner up wins a Balboa Press Inspire Package* ($3,999 publishing value).

This could be YOUR chance to publish a book with Hay House and become a New York Times best-selling author! One participant is guaranteed a $10,000 advance and a publishing contract with Hay House!

Those participants interested in qualifying for the $10,000 advance and publishing contract are required to submit a book proposal. Literary Agent requirement waived.

To be considered for the $10,000 advance and publishing contract, attendees should submit their book proposal to Hay House by April 19, 2021.

Please include all relevant links, cover letters, proposal all in one document

Please be sure to include your name and title of your proposal in the filename of the final document you send.

Participants will learn how to put together a book proposal and will leave the workshop with a manual that details best practices and sample book proposals.

*Final manuscript must be submitted to Balboa Press within two years of prize being awarded.

Author event/lecture passes purchased through Hay House are non-refundable.

Hay House is committed to making events accessible to all individuals.

ADA seating will be reserved in certain areas of the venue.

Please email us at events@hayhouse.com if you have a special need.

Hay House offers volunteer and work exchange opportunities for many of our events. If you are interested in participating in the work exchange or volunteer programs, please email: evolunteer@hayhouse.com. In the subject line, please include the name and city of the event you are interested in.

All request's are based on first come, first serve. Emails will be answered within 24-48 hours.