Prepare to Publish Mini-Conference September 12

Join NoVa Christian Writers on Saturday, Sept. 12, for a mini-conference, Prepare to Publish. The conference will be at Potomac Ministry Center in Gainesville, Va., from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with lunch included. Literary agent Tamela Hancock Murray, who spoke at CCW's July meeting, will be available for paid critiques of the first 10 pages of your manuscript. 

The conference will cover how to write a proposal, how to find a literary agent, how to prepare your manuscript, and how to promote your work, along with an Q&A session with Tamela. 

Visit http://www.novachristianwriters.org/2015/07/31/prepare-to-publish/ to learn more and to register.

July Meeting, Tamela Hancock Murray, agent

Tamela Hancock Murray

Agent

Monday, July 13, 2015

“Ask an Agent”

As a literary agent since 2001, Tamela Hancock Murray of The Steve Laube Agency has seen the publishing industry change many times. Come hear what’s the latest on traditional or hybrid authors, the latest market trends, how and where to break in now, tips on building a platform, or simply what a literary agent can do for you in today's marketplace. Tamela’s goal is for you to come away from the meeting with your most burning questions answered. She looks forward to seeing you!

Tamela is also a bestselling, award-winning author of twenty novels, novellas and nonfiction books. She brings the perspective of a working writer to her role as a literary agent and represents many top authors while continuing to develop new talent. She earned her BA with honors in Journalism from Lynchburg College in Virginia.

http://www.stevelaube.com/book-proposals-id-love-to-see/

Tamela Hannock Murray to Speak at Sept. 9 Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Literary Agent

Tamela Hannock Murray

“An Agent’s Perspective on the Latest options in Publishing”

If you wish to wave goodbye to traditional publishing and go indie (independent), Tamela Hannock Murray believes the first question to ask is whether or not you want to start a small business, just like an entrepreneur. Those authors who are entrepreneurs are ideally suited for the self-publishing route. They understand the energy it takes and the pitfalls that lie ahead. The second question to ask is whether you can sell enough copies to make it all worthwhile—and are also willing to take responsibility if a book fails. Come hear the current trends in publishing from the traditional publishing side, learn how to find an agent and then decide for yourself!

Tamela joined The Steve Laube Agency after serving as an agent with Hartline Literary Agency for a decade. A bestselling, award-winning author of more than two dozen novels, novellas and nonfiction books, Tamela brings the perspective of a working writer to her role as a literary agent. As an agent she represents many top authors and continues to develop new talent. She earned her BA with honors in Journalism from Lynchburg College in Virginia. Today she enjoys living in Northern Virginia with her family. She can often be found reading books on her Kindle.