Join us for the Muskoka Publishing Summit, with agents and publishers and me

The Muskoka Publishing Summit: From Manuscript to Market

Saturday, June 27
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)
Bracebridge United Church Auditorium
46 Dominion Street, Bracebridge, Ontario (Map here)

Writers, is this the year you finally take your manuscript to the next level?

Whether you’re dreaming of landing an agent, securing a publishing deal, self-publishing successfully, or simply learning how the publishing industry really works, this event is for you. Join literary agents, publishers, writing professionals, and industry experts.

The Line-Up of Speakers:

Sam Hiyate                 Literary Agent                          The Rights Factory

Helen Heller               Literary Agent                          Helen Heller Agency

Brian Henry                Book Editor/Writing Instructor       Quick Brown Fox

Jay Millar                   Publisher                                  Book Hug Press

Jenn Goulden            Publisher                                 Entourage Media

Jennifer Gordon        Printer/Publisher                   Marquis Publishing

Andrew Wagner-Chagazon        Magazine Editor   Dockside Magazine (and others)

Don Smith                  Magazine Editor/Founder    Unique Muskoka Magazine

Susan Salomonsson   CPA                             On the “business of writing”

Learn:

How to attract literary agents

What publishers are looking for

How to craft a compelling query letter

The realities of traditional, hybrid, and indie publishing

The business side of being an author

Plus:

Professional headshot opportunities

Silent auction featuring manuscript critiques and more

Networking with fellow writers and publishing professionals

I’m on at 9:00 a.m., talking about openings – how to hook your reader and get them dancing with you. Also, throughout the day, I’ll be doing one-on-ones, helping you with your query letter or opening page(s) ~Brian

Fee: Members: $35; Non-Members: $80

Lunch Included

Your manuscript deserves more than a desk drawer. Take the next step toward publication. To register simply email your contact info and e-transfer payment to info@muskokaauthors.ca

For more information, go to the Muskoka Authors Association Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/MuskokaAuthorsAssociation

See all of Brian Henry's upcoming weekly writing classes, one-day workshops, and weekend retreats here. 

Online workshop: Beginning Right – How to open your novel, Sunday, May 15

Beginning Right – How to open your novel

Sunday, May 15, 2022
1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Online and accessible wherever there’s Internet

Every page of your novel is important, but if agents and editors aren’t immersed in your story by the end of the first page, they’re not going to read the rest. If a reader isn’t hooked by the end of the first paragraph, she puts your book back and picks another off the shelf. This workshop is dedicated to writing openings that will catch the interest of agents, editors, and readers alike, and get your novel off to the great beginning it deserves.

Special opportunity: Bring your own first couple of pages – the first 500 words or so. You don't need to prepare anything, but if you like, email me your piece prior to our workshop. We want to do some peer critiquing for everyone, and I will critique several pieces so everyone can see what works, what doesn’t and how to improve your piece. 

Workshop leader Brian Henry has been a book editor and creative writing instructor for more than 25 years. He publishes Quick Brown Fox, Canada’s most popular blog for writers, teaches creative writing at Ryerson University and has led workshops everywhere from Boston to Buffalo and from Sarnia to Saint John. But his proudest boast is that he has helped many of his students get published. 

Read reviews of Brian's workshops, classes, and writing retreats here (and scroll down).

Fee: $37.17 + hst = $42 paid in advance 

This workshop will be offered on Zoom. Orientation provided, but you will need a computer, tablet or smartphone with a mic and, preferably, a camera {i.e. a webcam}. 

To reserve a spot now, email: brianhenry@sympatico.ca

See all of Brian’s upcoming weekly writing classes, one-day workshops, and weekend retreats here.

Beginning Right – How to open your novel, an online workshop, Saturday, May 15

Beginning Right – How to open your novel

Saturday, May 15, 2021
1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Online and accessible wherever there’s Internet

Every page of your novel is important, but if agents and editors aren’t immersed in your story by the end of the first page, they’re not going to read the rest. If a reader isn’t hooked by the end of the first paragraph, she puts your book back and picks another off the shelf. This workshop is dedicated to writing openings that will catch the interest of agents, editors, and readers alike, and get your novel off to the great beginning it deserves.

Special opportunity: Bring your own first couple of pages – the first 500 words or so. You don't need to prepare anything, but if you like, email me your piece prior to our workshop. We want to do some peer critiquing for everyone, and I will critique several pieces so everyone can see what works, what doesn’t and how to improve your piece. 

Workshop leader Brian Henry has been a book editor and creative writing instructor for more than 25 years. He publishes Quick Brown Fox, Canada’s most popular blog for writers, teaches creative writing at Ryerson University and has led workshops everywhere from Boston to Buffalo and from Sarnia to Saint John. But his proudest boast is that he has helped many of his students get published. 

Read reviews of Brian's workshops, classes, and writing retreats here (and scroll down).

Fee: $37.17 + hst = $42 paid in advance 

This workshop will be offered on Zoom. Orientation provided, but you will need a computer, tablet or smartphone with a mic and, preferably, a camera {i.e. a webcam}. 

To reserve a spot now, email: brianhenry@sympatico.ca

See Brian’s complete current schedule here, including online and in-person writing workshops, weekly writing classes, and weekend retreats in Algonquin Park, Alliston, Bolton, Barrie, Brampton, Burlington, Caledon, Collingwood, Georgetown, Georgina, Guelph, Hamilton, Jackson’s Point, Kingston, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Midland, Mississauga, Oakville, Ottawa, Peterborough, St. Catharines, Southampton, Sudbury, Toronto, Windsor, Woodstock, Halton, Muskoka, Peel, Simcoe, York Region, the GTA, Ontario and beyond.