Publishing for Creatives

Are you an artist, illustrator, or designer with a great book idea but no idea where to start in publishing? The publishing world can seem opaque, confusing, or daunting from the outside, and many creatives can feel tempted to give up before they even start. But, you can do it! Bridget Watson Payne is going to give you all the information you need to create a book proposal and get your work seen by publishers. Bridget, a published author and artist herself, has more than 15 years' experience inside the publishing industry and is currently Executive Editor of Art Publishing with Chronicle Books. Learn from the best!

This class will cover:

• How to brainstorm book ideas and choose the best one
• How to put together a great book proposal
• How to reach out to publishers
• How connecting with your audience supports your publishing dreams
• And more!

• Class Introduction
• Brainstorming Book Idea
• How Do You Want to Work?
• Case Study: How Art Can Make You Happy
• Interview with Author Lisa Congdon
• Getting Ready to Pitch
• Things I Consider When I Review a Book Proposal
• Reaching out to Publishers
• Publishing Your Book: What Comes Next
• Connecting With Your Audience