"My Editor's Out to Get Me" and Other Myths About the Revision Process
The writer/editor relationship can be a bountifully productive, creative collaboration. It can also leave both parties frustrated with each other and the resulting manuscript.
Whether you're an aspiring author reaching out to literary agents, who will likely request a revision pass before sending your manuscript out on submission; an indie writer wondering how best to use your time and money to hire a freelance editor; or a writer doing their best with a round of self-revision, there's something in this hour-long, virtual workshop for you.
Live on Zoom
Enrich your editing life and expand your publishing knowhow! Novelist and editor Jessica Hatch joins us live on Monday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. to share personal experiences and professional information from both sides of the proverbial table!
Jessica Hatch is a novelist and editor based in Florida. Her first two romantic comedies were published by Hachette Book Group's Bookouture imprint in 2022 and 2023, and she's hard at work on a new title, tentatively scheduled for indie publication in spring 2025. Before she became a published novelist, Jessica interned and worked for New York publishing institutions Writers House and St. Martin's Press; for over a decade, she has served as freelance editor for award-winning, bestselling authors on the six habitable continents.
Say hello at www.hatch-books.com. And check out Jessica’s books from the Library!
#More Workshops for Writers
Get help writing, publishing and marketing your book with FREE Writer's Lab workshops! Note: Authors Roundtable is taking a break for the month of December but they'll be back in January (and the first Saturday of every month after that)!
Authors Roundtable: Connect the Craft of Writing to Community
Participants will learn how to host writing workshops or readings to connect with and inspire their community. Learn how to partner with local organizations or schools to create community-driven writing initiatives. Presented by Authors Roundtable of Northeast Florida - a 501c3 that supports authors reaching their highest potential. All genres are welcome.
Saturday, January 4, at 10:15 a.m. | Main Library (Conference Level)
#More Resources for Writers
Create Your E-Book or Print-Ready Manuscript
Create, edit, format, and generate print-ready and eBook formats for your book—no matter how where in the writing process you are! Pressbooks Public is a free, online tool that gives you complete control over your content and the ability to collaborate with other authors and editors. It's browser-based, so you don't even have to download software. You can access it from anywhere!
Share Your E-Book with Readers in Florida
Jacksonville Public Library is partnering with Library Journal and the Indie Author Project to help readers discover local authors just like you through the BiblioBoard discovery platform. To get started, just submit your e-book (via the Indie Author Project website) for inclusion in this online collection. For more information, visit Self-Publishing E-Books with the Library.
Read Local Authors
Jacksonville Florida is the home of many talented writers. To make their work accessible to the entire community, Jacksonville Public Library created the Local Author Collection. Physical items in this collection are housed at the Main Library and are available for customers to check out through the Library's catalog. Get them delivered to your local library by clicking "Place Hold" and selecting your preferred pickup location. You could even pick up in your car, curbside!
Don't like holds or waitlists? Read e-books by Jacksonville and other indie authors on the BiblioBoard website or app. It's an entire selection of curated titles that is always instantly available!
Donate Your Book
Want to see your book on the shelf? For selection criteria and a submission form, click here.
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