Course Description According to some publishing experts, more than half of nonfiction books are written—in whole or in part—by ghostwriters. Although they live in the shadows of the publishing world, anonymous and unacknowledged, these skilled scribes often make a good living. But ghostwriting is not for everyone. Join Armin Brott for a presentation and Q&A […]
Join Jenny Odell and Cathy Park Hong, acclaimed authors of Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock and Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, in conversation at Mechanics’ Institute.
In popular mythology, the Overland Trail is typically a triumphant tale, with plucky easterners crossing the Plains in caravans of covered wagons. But not everyone reached Oregon and California. Some 6,600 migrants perished along the way and were buried where they fell, often on Indigenous land. As historian Sarah Keyes illuminates, their graves ultimately became […]
Come learn from one of our member hosts about book arts!
The Near North Editors meet on the first Tuesday of every month (except for months with holidays around that time, in which case look out for special updates). This month's meeting will be held via Zoom. This event is free and open to all editors.
Join members Lee Hornbrook and Lynn Post for a discussion of the ins and outs of memoir editing! This event is open to all editors.
As an editor, have you test-driven any artificial intelligence (AI) technology programs yet? Or maybe you've already jumped in and are refining your opinion about the value of using AI tech applications in your editorial work? Do you view AI as a threat or a tool...or maybe as both? Please join us when Erin Servais, […]
William Addison Dwiggins (1880–1956) was among the most influential and innovative designers of his generation. A master calligrapher, type designer, illustrator, private press printer, and a pioneer of advertising, magazine, and book design, Dwiggins was the quintessential maker — fabricating his own tools, mastering traditional skills, inventing new techniques, and experimenting with design in a wide […]
September's virtual studio tour guest is artist, teacher, and storyteller Molly C. Meng in Portsmouth, NH.
Join bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange in conversation with Heyday publisher Steve Wasserman in Mechanics’ Institute’s historic library space.
The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is a not-for-profit membership organization serving and leading the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success. With over 3,600 members, IBPA is the largest publishing trade association in the U.S. IBPA makes it easier for independent book publishers and self-published authors to navigate the sometimes intimidating […]
McCracken Poston Jr., a criminal defense attorney and former state legislator in the Georgia House of Representatives, will share his expertise in writing true crime stories and authentic courtroom scenes. Poston gained national attention for his handling of several notable cases that were featured on CNN Presents, Dateline NBC, A&E’s American Justice, and Forensic Files. […]