How books make money.

Join writer and publishing expert Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) as she shares the hard numbers on how books make money. With a combination of lecture and discussion, writers will leave with an understanding of the alphabet soup of everything from P&Ls to ROIs, royalties, and what it takes for writers to make a living from their work.

An inspiring and entertaining presentation that explores the process of book publishing.

Huron Public Library Speakers Series

Writers want our work to be loved, but we know the most supportive feedback goes beyond “I liked it, it was good.” Join writer and publishing expert Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) as she shares proven methods to give and receive meaningful feedback designed to make your writing the best it can be and to help you find the community who will champion your work alongside you.

This event is part of the A2 Community Bookfest. For all Bookfest events, go to aadl.org/bookfest.

Join Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) in conversation with filmmaker, artist and writer Miranda July. Miranda July is the author of the award-winning short story collection No One Belongs Here More Than You (2007), the memoir It Chooses You (2011), and the best-selling novel The First Bad Man (2015). July wrote, directed and starred in the films Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005), for which she won the Cannes Film Festival’s Caméra d'Or award for best first feature film; and The Future (2011). She wrote and directed the GLAAD Media Award nominated Kajillionaire (2020). Her latest novel is All Fours (2024).

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Bring your writing group and join 2024 CCPL Writer in Residence Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) for this capstone conversation on what writers need to put together a publishing plan designed for your work. Bring your questions for this lively discussion where we’ll talk about the best next steps and how the elements of community, craft, and commerce unite to bring your book into the world.

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Bring your questions about writing and publishing and meet one-on-one for up to 20 minutes with 2024 Writer in Residence, Brandi Larsen. (That’s me!)

A master class shared as part of the 22nd Annual James River Writers Conference. In this inspiring and fun online workshop, writer and publishing expert Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) will talk about failure, fear, and the moxie it takes to put ourselves in the writing desk each day. Participants will explore how to build a process to create meaningful work.

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 Landing an Agent: Practical Advice

When and how to sign with an agent are two of the most important questions a writer can face at the beginning of their career. To make the stakes even higher, the process of connecting with the right agent can be confusing, difficult, and drawn-out. In this interactive panel, local writers who have recently signed with high-profile agents help to demystify the process. These promising writers at the beginning of great careers will give practical advice and solidarity to writers navigating the troubled waters of the agent-landing process. 

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What are comp titles and why are they important?

Understanding your book's comparative titles is a key element for writers looking to publish, both traditionally and through self-publishing services. In this workshop, Writer in Residence Brandi Larsen will help us navigate the world of comps and guide us on how to use the resources of the library to find books similar to the ones we're writing. 

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Bring your questions about writing and publishing and meet one-on-one for up to 20 minutes with 2024 Writer in Residence, Brandi Larsen. (That’s me!)

Learn what makes book pitches work and craft yours.

Join Writer in Residence Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) for this interactive workshop where writers will work together in community to fine-tune the pitches for their current work-in-progress. We'll examine what makes pitches work, try on some templates, and workshop pitches with the intention that writers will leave with the ability to answer: "What are you writing?" 

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Bring your questions about writing and publishing and meet one-on-one for up to 20 minutes with 2024 Writer in Residence, Brandi Larsen. (That’s me!)

Bring your questions about writing and publishing and meet one-on-one for up to 20 minutes with 2024 Writer in Residence, Brandi Larsen. (That’s me!)

How books make money.

Join Writer in Residence Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) as she shares the hard numbers on how books make money. With a combination of lecture and discussion, writers will leave with an understanding of the alphabet soup of everything from P&Ls to ROIs, royalties, and what it takes for writers to make a living from their work.

Register here.

Develop the practice of listening to your writing voice.

Like yoga, the art of writing is a practice. Join Writer in Residence Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) as she gives writers a deeper understanding of the Story Workshop Method.

A method designed for community and individual practice, please come prepared to write and play. We’ll sit in a semi-circle, work with word games and oral storytelling, and take to the page with exercises designed to help us develop the practice of listening to our writing voice.

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Bring your questions about writing and publishing and meet one-on-one for up to 20 minutes with 2024 Writer in Residence, Brandi Larsen. (That’s me!)

In this interactive session, publishing expert Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) will answer your questions about how the book business works. Driven by the audience’s interests, she’ll share insider stories from the center of the publishing industry and her best strategies on how you can be a part of it.

Learn how to give and receive meaningful feedback and be part of a writing community.

It's vulnerable to share our writing, especially because we want our work to be loved. As writers, we know the most supportive feedback goes beyond “I liked it; it was good." Join Writer in Residence Brandi Larsen (that’s me!) as she shares proven methods to give and receive meaningful feedback designed to make your writing the best it can be and help you find the community who will champion your work.

Presented in collaboration with Literary Cleveland.

Register here.

Bring your questions about writing and publishing and meet one-on-one for up to 20 minutes with 2024 Writer in Residence, Brandi Larsen. (That’s me!)

An inspiring and entertaining presentation that explores the process of book publishing.

In partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

An inspiring and entertaining presentation that explores the process of book publishing.

In partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

An inspiring and entertaining presentation that explores the process of book publishing.

In partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

An inspiring and entertaining presentation that explores the process of book publishing.

In partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

An inspiring and entertaining presentation that explores the process of book publishing.

In partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

An inspiring and entertaining presentation that explores the process of book publishing.

In partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Join me in this course designed to unlock your creativity. Following the seminal work of Julia Cameron's The Artist’s Way, this workshop will meet for nine weeks to create a group that helps participants discover what's holding them back from finishing their creative projects.

Feb. 6 - April 2.

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Writing after a death isn't easy. This four-session class will help you connect to your grief through readings, storytelling, writing prompts, and narrative therapy techniques, in a safe, community environment.

With Shirin Boose, M.Ed, LPCC-S.

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As part of the 37th Annual Western Reserve Writers Conference and Workshop, I will speak about different types of publishing houses, the roles at a traditional publisher, and what really happens inside an editorial meeting at a Big 5 house.

The conference runs from 9-4:30. I speak from 3-4. Register here.