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Writer's Lab: I've Written a Book... Now What?

with Jessica Hatch

"​I've Written a Book... Now What?" is an immersive workshop for writers with a completed manuscript who are now exploring the wide world of revision. Professional freelance editor and novelist Jessica Hatch will walk attendees through the phases of the editing process and provide advice and best practices on self-revision as well as hiring beta readers and freelance editors. A Q&A session will follow.

"​I've Written a Book... Now What?" is an immersive workshop for writers with a completed manuscript who are now exploring the wide world of revision. Professional freelance editor and novelist Jessica Hatch will walk attendees through the phases of the editing process and provide advice and best practices on self-revision as well as hiring beta readers and freelance editors. A Q&A session will follow.

Please note: you will not receive a copy of the presentation after the workshop, so be prepared to take notes!

Jessica Hatch is a professional freelance editor and novelist with more than a decade of publishing experience. She worked her way through the slush pile at New York-based literary agencies like Writers House, New Leaf Literary & Media, and Fox Literary Management, and learned what attracts readers to a book at St. Martin’s Press. Jessica’s editorial clients have gone on to receive partial and full manuscript requests from agents, to earn Kirkus starred reviews and placement on Best Book of the Year lists, and to win national awards. As a writer, Jessica has won pitch wars; attended juried workshops in Aspen, London, and Rome; and has been published in The Millions, Writer’s Digest, Fast Company, Burrow Press, and Babes Who Hustle, among others. Her debut novel, My Big Fake Wedding, debuted at #1 on Amazon's Humorous American Literature charts. Learn more and book her editing services at www.hatch-books.com.

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

Registered seats may be forfeited at the start of program. 

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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