Beginning and experienced writers, print journalists, online reporters, bloggers and anyone with a passion for becoming published, are encouraged to attend author and investigative reporter Mark Shaw's "How to become a Published Author: Idea to Publication" presentation at the Mission Branch Library. Shaw, who has published 25+ books including the bestselling, "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much," will discuss his proven "10-Step Method" for publication. Find out what books have the best chance of becoming published, what the best storytelling methods are, how to find the right literary agent, how to create a professionally written Query Letter and Book Proposal, and how to discover traditional publishers that will be interested in your book.
A former criminal defense attorney and legal analyst for CNN, ESPN and USA Today, Santa Clara resident Mark Shaw’s books include Denial of Justice, The Poison Patriarch, and his novel, Courage in the Face of Evil. Shaw has written for USA Today, Huffington Post, and the New York Daily News. More about Mark and his books is available at http://www.markshawbooks.com
