Upcoming Classes
The Writer’s Mindset: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Work Toward Publication – May 18th- 12 PM ET
Is your manuscript done and you don’t know what to do next? Is it time to find an agent? Have you decided to self publish? How do you decide and what are the next steps?
Congratulations, you’ve written a book. As you know, getting an agent or traditional deal is only one path to publication. Whether you are looking for an agent or if you have decided to self-publish, the space between finishing writing and starting on the windy path to getting published is where many writers get stuck.
“I recently took two classes with Amy Collins, who is passionate in her desire to support authors. The organization Agents Helping Authors is an example of her commitment. I found Amy to be savvy about publishing, down-to-earth, and funny as hell. Additionally, proceeds from AHA classes go toward providing scholarships for authors to attend writing conferences. It’s a win-win-win.”
Nancy McMillan
Writing a Fantastic Query Email for Fiction and Memoir – Saturday, June 1st at 10 am ET
Are you struggling with your query email letter? Need help with a compelling subject line? Are you happy with your pitch? Do you want an experienced agent to review and edit your query letter for you?
In under two hours, you can have a well-crafted query email/letter. We will go step by step through the process of identifying the most unique and sellable aspects of your manuscript and focusing on them. We will address HOW to address an agent when cold-querying and go over the different ways to approach the process of introducing yourself to your dream agent.
Building an Author Platform Online (When You Don’t Want To Look Pushy or Salesy) – May 18th – 10 am ET
No one wants to promote themselves or their books. It is hard, embarrassing, and often feels like a complete waste of time. But it does not have to be that way.
No one wants to promote themselves or their books. It is hard, embarrassing, and often feels like a complete waste of time. But it does not have to be that way.
Whether you’re an introvert concerned about being too pushy and “salesy,” or a social gadfly with an established platform—this class will give you an actionable, individualized plan to embrace the business side of your writing career without getting overwhelmed.
“I recently took two classes with Amy Collins, who is passionate in her desire to support authors. The organization Agents Helping Authors is an example of her commitment. I found Amy to be savvy about publishing, down-to-earth, and funny as hell. Additionally, proceeds from AHA classes go toward providing scholarships for authors to attend writing conferences. It’s a win-win-win.”
Nancy McMillan
Writing a Plot Synopsis – Saturday, June 1st at 9 am ET
Yes, you are going to need a full plot synopsis of your novel when you start querying. No, it does not have to be as hard to create as you think!
Literary Agent Amy Collins will work directly with you to create your plot synopsis. She will go over what a synopsis is supposed to include (and NOT include) and then help you streamline and polish your plot synopsis so that you get more requests.
This is a “Two Step” session that will give you the best practices for a synopsis that will impress an agent or editor. THEN, your synopsis will be evaluated, critiqued, and improved so that you can feel confident that what you are sending agents is the best it can be.
“I just want to say again how much I have enjoyed this class. Your professional generosity is so refreshing and valuable. I understand this is an industry of content overwhelm, but I think every single person in our class felt seen and personally guided. I know I certainly have.”
Pam O’Hara
Endorsements, Reviews, and Blurbs Hands-on Workshop- Saturday, July 6th – 1pm ET
Have you been asked to get reviews for your published book?
Have you been told you need endorsements or “blurbs” from well-known names?
Are you ABSOLUTELY AT YOUR WITS END trying to figure out HOW TO GET THESE?
Want to learn the system and NEVER AGAIN HAVE TO ASK SOMEONE TO REVIEW YOUR BOOK? Want someone to find the contact information for you “dream reviewers,” “Bloggers,” and “blurb dream names?
This workshop will take the stress and struggle out of asking for reviews and blurbs at any stage.
“Asking for review and endorsements is the hardest part of being an author. Every author I know in my groups and online says this is the one thing that they hate the most. That is why we are doing this class.”
How a Book Becomes a Film or TV Show with Anna Termine–
Curious about how a Book or a Manuscript is sold and made into a TV show or Movie?
I have invited Anna Termine to teach us all the basics of what film rights are, the difference between a shopping agreement and an option agreement, and what you can expect if you want to sell your manuscript or book to Hollywood.
This is Film Rights 101 which also shares the realities of how rare and hard it is for a book to become a movie or a show. Anna will cover all that goes into the prep and getting it pitched and then share stories of what happens after.
