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The Muse and the Marketplace begins this Friday, May 10! Attendee schedules are now frozen for printing; if you did not sign up for sessions in advance or wish to make a change, never fear: you’ll be able to join sessions on the fly as well by checking in with the Session Manager at the door. For completely full sessions, the Session Manager will use their discretion on whether additional seating and/or standing room will be available per fire code. We cannot wait to host you at the Boston Park Plaza for an incredible weekend ahead!
Friday, May 10 • 11:45am - 12:45pm
Polish and Shine: How to Prepare for the Author Interview
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You have spent endless hours on your short story, poem or manuscript. Your dream is coming true–it’s being published! Now, get ready for the interviewing tour of duty. Publishing today often means promoting, and that means being ready for podcasts, blogs, radio, and venues where you talk about and sell your work. No one is a natural. It takes hours of practice to master the interview. In this session, you will learn what to practice and how.

Rachel is the creator and host of the popular show, Check This Out, which runs on New Hampshire’s NPR. She has interviewed over 150 authors on air and in print. During this session, she will explain and review the range and types of interviews you will encounter, offer a roadmap for preparing, and share tips on what to do and what not to do. By sharing samples from past interviews, she will show where authors nailed the Q&A, where they needed more practice, and what you need to do so you can rock any question coming your way. Come ready to share your Elevator Pitch and learn to interview like a pro.
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Rachel Barenbaum

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Rachel Barenbaum is the author of the critically-acclaimed novels Atomic Anna and A Bend in the Stars. She is a prolific writer and reviewer. Her work has appeared in the LA Review of Books, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. She is the founder and host of the literary radio show, Check... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Franklin
  Publishing and Promotion   Nonfiction   Fiction   Poetry

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