“Wendy was very forth-coming about the publishing industry and her experience as both an author and an agent. She was interested in the participants' book ideas, which I thought was very encouraging. The course content was appropriate. Some people knew more about proposal writing than others, but the instructor covered the material so that it appealed to both the novice and the seasoned agent-seeker. She also tailored what she spoke about according to our interests.”
“Wendy Goldman Rohm offers insider information about the publishing industry, both from the standpoint of an agent and an author. Her stories are entertaining and informative, and her interest in learning more about the participants and their book ideas is refreshing and makes for an engaging seminar.”
“The course content was excellent. Wendy proved to me that I have a lot of work ahead to achieve what I am after. She has done a fine job of introducing me to this next adventure. Keep her around!”
“Wendy was great. Full of tips and great advice. She was very relaxed and the time flew by. We were there for 3 1/2 hours and it felt like half that. If you have a great idea for a book and need a primer on how to shop the idea and develop a great book proposal, this is the class. Wendy offers great advice and walks you through the process of getting your nonfiction book idea published. She's very approachable and makes time to help you. I'd like to take a longer workshop with her as I develop my book proposal! I thought it was time and money well-spent!”
International Writers Workshop
Sept. 3-6, 2006
Suketu Mehta, Rohm, to lead workshop
Writers of all levels and genres welcome. This book and film workshop, inspired by an original series of talks given at Yale University by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Goldman Rohm, features some of the top people in book publishing and film. This year, the workshop is being held in the tiny village of Lacoste, France, on the mountaintop next to the Marquis de Sade's castle. It's a small event, and can accept only 20 participants. Among the speakers are:
Suketu Mehta
Pulitzer prize finalist and best-selling author, Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found
and British screenwriter Jane Hawksley
The workshop includes room and board in one of the most breathtaking spots on earth, three French meals a day and wine tastings, tours and live writing sessions at remarkable historical locations, and nightly soirees with the authors and speakers. Sessions focus on all aspects of book publishing, screenwriting and adaptations, from the creative process to business issues related to: finding and working with a literary agent, developing a book or book proposal, working with publishers, and selling film and international rights. For registration deadlines and enrollment details, in the US call:
312-239-0965 or email GreatManuscripts@cs.com
