Wednesdays, July 10-31, 7-8:30PM with Mary Brancaccio and Paul Rabinowitz. To register send an email to info@artsbythepeople.com with REVISION in the subject line. Please send us your 3 poems or short story (3000 words or less), include your bio and tell us if you’ve attended an ABTP workshop or event in the past.

REVISION is a 4-session workshop aimed at writers of all ages who are committed to the craft of revision and submission to literary journals.

In the publishing world, writers are sought out by literary agents and publishers seeking those with a robust "platform." The public wants to hear your work and see you. It is not just about the number of publications you have or the substance of your work but also includes your overall presence and impact in the literary community. Revision will enable you to curate a platform, widen your presence, and help you jump-start the next level of your journey with a 5 step process. 

REVISION will include:

1) Getting Your Work for Publication
Writers will bring in one short story (3000 words or less) or 3 poems to get ready to submit for publication.

2) Building Social Media Presence
It is imperative to establish yourself as a writing visionary. A social media presence consists of Instagram for the broader literary world and a strong website that acts as a digital calling card and the nucleus of your creative identity and brand. The website will include your writing, interviews, podcasts, performances, visual arts, community work, and anything that elevates you as a creative. You will shape your brand according to your vision and personalize it so it screams “you!”

3) Query letters, Cover letters, and Bios
When submitting short stories or poems to online or print journals, it is vital to include cover letters and bios. It is invaluable in introducing and distinguishing yourself from other writers to the publication editor. If you are submitting a manuscript we will help you to construct your Query Letter.

4) List of Journals
We will explore literary journals and small presses.

5) Post-Publishing Outreach and Readings
If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, it doesn't make a sound. Now that your writing is published, it's crucial to capitalize on your success by reaching a wider audience. We will look at open mics, readings and other methods to attract more attention to you as a writer and your published work.

To inquire when the next workshop begins, send us an email: info@artsbythepeople.org