Do you dream of being an author? Have you penned a book but are unsure what to do next? Make 2025 the year that you become a published writer.
Seth Fishman, vice president and literary agent of the Gernert Co., will shed light on the first stages of publishing during his Ocean County Library virtual author talk on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m.
During this 90-minute web chat, Fishman will explain the steps toward publication that begins once you’ve signed with a literary agent.
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