After the Novel:
a manuscript workshop

Have you written a novel and aren't sure what to do with it? Do you find the whole publishing process overwhelming? Need a week to focus on finishing your novel, among experts and peers, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world?

In all her years teaching in MFA programs around the country, Lauren Grodstein noticed a pattern: students write most of a novel, almost all of a novel, but have a hard time finishing the work. Or, when writers do finish that novel, they find themselves overwhelmed by the next steps.

For almost twenty years, Lauren has been teaching creative writing in Paris, helping writers like you figure out how to solve their manuscript problems. In this one week course, Lauren will walk you through editing for plot, writing the three-sentence pitch, crafting the perfect query letter, and navigating the agent search. With the help of visiting publishing pros, Lauren will guide you through finding an agent, the differences between major publishers and independents, and the various ways you can market your work.

You'll have the opportunity to chat with literary editors, agents, and best-selling novelists who will share their advice and best practices. Plus, Lauren offers manuscript consultations for writers who are looking for professional feedback.

You'll leave Paris with a clear idea of how to take your novel out into the world and a new contact list full of professionals, mentors, and friends.