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Book Mapping

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Saturday
May 23
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May 23
2:00 - 4:00pm
INSTRUCTOR:
Ami McConnell
LOCATION:
The Porch House at 2811 Dogwood Pl., Nashville, TN 37204
$
54
FOR MEMBERS
$
63
FOR non-MEMBERS
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You’ve owned up to your desire to write. You’re committed to making it happen. Now what? Welcome to Book Mapping, led by a veteran acquisitions editor, ghostwriter, and publishing pro Ami McConnell.

Together we’ll explore:

  • Destination Options
  • Ideal Readers
  • Asset Exploration
  • Signposts of effective storytelling
  • and much more.

In-Class Writing Lift: Light

Homework: None

Workshopping Drafts: None

Ami is the Founder and President of Ami McConnell Literary Agency. She is also the Founder and President of WriterFest Nashville, an annual two-day conference for writers of book, song, and screen. She is an author, writer, and editor with over 20 years of experience in-house at major trade book publishers. Having edited numerous New York Times bestsellers and award winners, she now works with authors of all stripes to create bestselling books. She’s a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller having collaborated with singers, songwriters, psychologists, doctors, therapists, film/tv actors, and artists. She serves on the board of Women’s National Book Association/Nashville Chapter and lives in the Nashville area with her family.M

What Our Students Say

"Ami was so inspiring! Thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a true mix of information and community. I entered the Porch house, a bit disheartened, and left excited again."

"Great class! Ami provided a supportive environment to learn about editing."

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