Alan Rinzler: Insider's Guide to Landing A Book Deal October 16, 2010

A candid and revealing view of what happens behind closed doors in agents' and publishers' offices from a veteran editor and publisher with 48 years of experience. Learn how to navigate the twists and turns of today's volatile book business, write a winning book proposal, and build a platform for your book. Learn about self-publishing as a strategy for getting a book deal. Alan Rinzler is the Executive Editor of Jossey-Bass Publishing. He was Director of Trade Publishing at Bantam Books and Vice President of Rolling Stone. He's edited and published many notable authors, inlcuding Toni Morrison, Hunter Thompson, Tom Robbins, and Robert Ludlum. Participants are invited to bring a three-minute pitch for discussion in the class.