From Pen to Publication with Shawn Syms

From Pen to Publication: The Art & Commerce of Short Fiction With Shawn Syms

Many consider short fiction a way to "break in" to the literary-fiction publishing market - but it is a distinct art form, to which many people devote entire careers. Short stories offer a vision of life that is distilled and essential. Shawn Syms, a short-fiction author and book critic, will touch upon what differnetiates the best short stories. Then he'll provide personal insights on how to strategically advance your career as awriter of literary short fiction - offering tips, tricks, tools and templates that will enhance your profile and amplify your publication-seeking efforts - increasing the likelihood that the right editor at the right publication will see your most well-suited story at the right moment. There will be ample opportunity for questions and conversation.