The Muse & The Marketplace 2024

As writers we often get caught up in the big picture. When you’re writing a memoir or novel, the narrative arc can get lost in the ocean of your story. In this workshop we will craft the imaginary book jacket copy for your manuscript. Pretend you’re a customer at a bookstore and stumble upon your future book. What are the important details of your story? How do these help to shape your manuscript as a whole? We will identify your key themes, highlight your narrative arc, build suspense, and find your audience. Bonus, you will walk away with a clear path for the dreaded elevator pitch and the ability to discuss your project with clarity and confidence. Although your actual book jacket copy may be a far off dream, sometimes getting ahead of yourself is just what is needed.