How to get your book published workshops

Whether it's a novel, non-fiction, a children's book or your memoir, this information-packed, lively workshop on How to Get your Book Published will help you towards achieving your goal. The workshop is being held at two venues 

Kennway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth - 12th July 2025 - booking details here 

Exeter Library, Castle St, Exeter - 19th July 2025 - booking details here 

The workshop will cover:

How to get an agent - and offer tips that go way beyond 'get a copy of the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook'

Show me the money - practical insights into the financial side of publishing, both how advances and royalties work in traditional publishing and the economics of becoming an indie author

Also find out how to get a book cover you'll love and get tips for handling the editing process and publicising your book

There will be an optional post-workshop coffee for anyone who would like to ask further questions or network with other writers

Maria McCarthy is an author and journalist who has lectured on how to get published at Bristol and Bath Universities and at literature festivals. She also offers editing and 1-2-1 publishing advice sessions. For more information email Maria on maria@mariamccarthy.co.uk

TESTIMONIALS

"Your workshop was, for me, one of the best of the festival. It was so informative and entertaining and I've never seen attendees take so many notes!" Rachel Levy, events organiser, Bath Literature Festival

"Maria is a guiding light in the often baffling world of writing a book and getting it out there. She's supportive, straight-talking and extremely knowledgeable." Cat Cubie, author of Sleep better, baby

"I have to say the 1-2-1 session I had with Maria was the best thing I did on my publishing journey. I didn't have any experience of the industry but with Maria guiding me through the options I was able to make the right decision for my book and achieve my goals. I'm immensely grateful to Maria for her help." Lianna Stemp, author of Three Little Birds

"Maria's talk at Salisbury Arts Festival was both practical and inspiring. The long queue of people wanting to talk to her afterwards was a further testament to her skills."  Debbie Rigg, festival director