If you’ve been reading GalleyCat for a while, you’ve probably seen literary agent Sharlene Martin‘s name mentioned, whether it’s because the book deals she’s made or the rapid expansion of her agency. And now mediabistro.com has tapped Martin’s knowledge of the publishing business for a one-day workshop on writing and selling your first book. The six-hour class, aimed at beginning writers, will be held this Saturday in West Hollywood, and will include additional counsel from Anthony Flacco, Martin Literary Management’s director of acquisitions.
Topics covered include creating unrejectable query letters and book proposals, “what publishers and agents are looking for in today’s climate,” and the most effective means of self-promotion.