Events

Authors and Agents: The Process of Publishing Your Book

September 24, 2015 at 6:00 pm
Boston, MA

Please join us on Thursday, September 24th, 6:00 p.m., at the Algonquin Club for this event cosponsored by YaleBoston, YaleWomen Boston, the Boston Yale Entrepreneur's Breakfast, and the Yale School of Management alumni.

Do you want to become a thought leader?Would you like to learn more about the publishing process?Learn how publishing can help you create your own brand!

Two Yale authors and one of Boston’s leading literary agents will discuss the process of having your book published. They will talk about whether and how to use an agent, traditional versus self-publishing, and differences between fiction and non-fiction book publishing.

Our authors both belonged to the YaleWomen Boston writing group. Join us to celebrate their successes and learn from their experiences.

Tracy Carlson, Yale Class of 1976 - Tracy Carlson, author of WHAT GREAT BRANDS KNOW: UNLEASH YOUR RIGHT-BRAIN GENIUS TO STAND OUT AND MAKE CUSTOMERS CARE, is a seasoned marketing strategist, speaker, and advisor who helps companies develop brands that inspire loyalty and delight. Tracy’s non-traditional background combines equal parts Wharton MBA and unrepentant Yale humanities geek.

Elaine Dimopoulos, Yale Class of 2000 - Elaine Dimopoulos is the author of MATERIAL GIRLS, a young adult novel published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. A graduate of Yale, Columbia, and Simmons College, where she earned an M.F.A. in writing for children, Elaine currently teaches at Boston University and Grub Street. While writing MATERIAL GIRLS, she served as the Associates of the Boston Public Library's Children's Writer-in-Residence.

Lorin Rees, Agent, Rees Literary Agency - Lorin Rees has represented the critically acclaimed story collection YOU KNOW WHEN THE MEN ARE GONE (Amy Einhorn Books) by Siobhan Fallon, THE MAURAUDERS (Crown) by Tom Cooper, BLACK RIVER (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) by S.M. Hules, THE END OF BIG (St. Martin’s) by Nicco Mele, WHO: SOLVE YOUR # 1 PROBLEM (Ballantine) by Geoff Smart and Randy Street, and I BELIEVE IN ZERO (St. Martin’s) by Caryl Stern, President & CEO of Unicef, USA.

Kate Hardin, YaleWomen Boston writing group leader, will moderate the panel.

We allow late registrations and walk-ins in an attempt to accommodate everyone. However, the Algonquin Club needs a final head count one week in advance. Please e-mail Lisa Goldman at ligoldman@aol.com by September 17th if you plan to register after that date. We need the most accurate possible head count to ensure sufficient food for everyone.

Time: 6:00 p.m. registration, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres, 6:30 p.m. panel discussion

Cost: $20.00 includes tax and tip. Preregistration ends Tuesday, September 22th. After that date, please pay $25 cash at the door. - Register Now! You can also register by sending a check to YaleBoston, PO Box 812934, Wellesley, MA 02482.

Location: Algonquin Club, 217 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (map)

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