Do you dream of seeing your name in print? A special one-day writing workshop in Buckhannon will teach aspiring authors how to get published, from crafting the perfect pitch to understanding the publishing process.
On March 26, local author Sasha Hibbs will offer insider tips on getting published at a special writing workshop in Buckhannon.
Last offered two years ago, this special one-day “How to Get Published” writing workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 26, with sign-ins beginning at 5:45 p.m. and the course beginning at 6 p.m. at The Infamous Art Gallery (34 East Main Street Buckhannon, WV 26201, right beside Chase Bank on Main Street).
The course is designed to last approximately one hour and a half but might run over depending on the size of the class.
Hibbs presenter will discuss publishing opportunities, how to write queries & pitches, how to market yourself and your books, what makes an agent/editor/reader stop reading your manuscript, and more. No matter what you’re writing — fiction or nonfiction — the course will help point you in the right direction. Writers of all genres are welcome.
Please note that Hibbs writes fiction and this is in no way a promise of publication.
- Course is $50/person or 2 for $75 (can be couples, or friends, however 😊)
- 18 years of age and younger are free.
- College students discounted to $25/student, or 2 students for $35 (couples, friends, however 😊)
- Senior Citizens $25/person or 2 for $35 (couples, friends, however 😊)
- Refreshments will be provided free (water, coffee, snacks).
Please message Hibbs on FB (The Infamous Art Collective or Sasha Hibbs personally on her author or personal FB page), or email sashamarie99@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
The class must have at least six participants or it will be rescheduled.
Money is due on the day of the course. Hibbs can accept Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, FB Pay, debit cards (Square) or cash.
This event is designed to review:
- How to create and strengthen the opening of your book. What’s your hook?
- Everything you need to know about agents, publishers, and query letters.
- How to market yourself and your books: talking author social media and platform.
- Everything you need to know after you get an agent and your work is on submission, and/or a publisher.
- As a bonus, if you have a manuscript, Sasha will provide a critique of the first chapter. She will also critique queries.
- Additional bonus included with tuition: you are welcome to select one of Sasha’s novels and will be gifted an ebook (PDF) at the conclusion of the course.
About the presenter: Sasha Hibbs is the author of eight YA novels and three short stories published by Evernight Teen Publishing, The Vulcan Legacies, The Boxer and the Butterfly, Northern Pines, A Mad Awakening, The Hanging Night — co-authored with Christina Hooker (Falling is Like This) — is part of the Summer Crush Anthology — a USA Today recommended romance — the Kissed Anthology, and her story, The God Note, selected as an editor pick and described by editor, L. Petrocelli, as one of the best books she’s ever edited, is part of the Love Me, Love Me Not Anthology.
She was named and awarded Best Author 2022 in WV Living Magazine, as well as receiving the silver award by them in 2024. She’s also featured in Forward Magazine 2022 and has presented at several universities. Her most recent novel — The Truth About Fireflies, a coming-of-age novel — is slated for publication later this year. Many of Sasha’s titles have hit the Amazon bestseller list in several countries. Sasha is a full-time mother and daytime nurse educator residing in rural West Virginia.
