Steps to Acquire a Literary Agent
Writer's Workshop
In this workshop, local author John Milas will guide attendees on the step-by-step process of acquiring a literary agent.
About the presenter: John Milas grew up in Champaign, Illinois, and earned a BA in creative writing from the University of Illinois. He ventured out of Champaign to serve in the Marine Corps and subsequently earned his Master of Fine Arts in fiction writing under the guidance of his thesis director, Roxane Gay. His debut novel, The Militia House, was acquired by Henry Holt for publication, and he is currently at work on a collection of stories. His short fiction has appeared in publications such as The Southampton Review, XRAY Literary Magazine, and Superstition Review. Find him online at johnmilas.com
Registration is encouraged.
- Jan 6, Local Author Fair, 2 pm
- Jan 17, Writers Lounge, 7 pm
- Feb 7, Steps to Acquire a Literary Agent, 7 pm
- Feb 21, Intro to Self-Publishing, 7 pm
- Mar 6, Biblio Breakdown, 7 pm
- Mar 20, Open Mic Night, 7 pm
- Apr 3, The Power of Poetry, 7 pm
- Apr 17, Haiku 101: The Fundamentals of Haiku Poetry, 7 pm
- May 1, Story vs. Plot
- May 15, Writers Lounge
Registration is closed.
Main Library, The Studio
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