My Manuscript's Done...Now What?

Virtual

Thursday August 28, 7-8pm

Age Group: 18+

Level: All Levels

Description: This presentation will focus on the book publication process, sharing insight into what it’s like to work as an editor at a major book publisher. We’ll discuss what makes for a great book title and book description, and go over best practices to submit your work to agents and editors for representation/publication. We’ll also discuss the collaborative nature of the publishing process, and how authors can make sure they have successful working relationships with their editors and designers. There will be a short Q&A at the end, so anyone who attends can ask questions about what it's like to work in book publishing, and seek advice on how to break into the industry and get a book deal.

Please note: This event will NOT be available via recording.

About the Facilitator: Alexander M. Rigby is the New York Times bestselling editor of seven nonfiction titles. He is an Executive Editor at DK, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Alexander is the director of Allegheny Workshops and the founder of the literary magazine Allegory Ridge. He holds an MFA from Stonecoast at the University of Southern Maine. An avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking in the wilderness, his debut children's book, The Nature of Our National Parks, will be published by Tra Publishing in spring 2026. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his husband and their Portuguese Water Dog, Copper Atticus.