Tell Your Story (FINAL) with National Bestselling Author, Mary Katherine Backstrom

Everyone has a story to tell. When will you finally tell yours?

In this intimate, three hour virtual course, bestselling authors Mary Katherine Backstrom and Nathan Monk share the essential steps every writer must take to write--and ultimately, publish--their first book.

Everyone has a story to tell. When will you finally tell yours?

In this intimate, three hour virtual course, bestselling authors Mary Katherine Backstrom and Nathan Monk share the essential steps every writer must take to write--and ultimately, publish--their first book.

Course One: So, You Want to Write a Book

In this session, Mary Katherine will speak about the sacred craft of writing and the power and importance of sharing YOUR story. Attendees will learn about:

• book planning strategies
• establish honest goals
• craft-developing resources
• how to build a supportive writing community
• the importance of honoring your true voice

Course Two: From Book Proposal to Barnes & Noble with Mary Katherine Backstrom

From a small book deal with a religious publisher to a multibook deal with a Big Five Publisher, MK shares the inside scoop of the traditional publishing world. Attendees will learn about

• querying agents
• writing and shopping a proposals
• the average advance for a first time author
• what it takes to hit the best seller lists

Part Three: Q & A with surprise special guest

• ask anything about the publishing process
• building social media platforms
• creating your own unique audience
• connecting with other creators