Demystifying the Big Publishing Deal with Melissa Poett

Part of Deer Writers & Readers Fest. For more information, visit rdpl.org/culture-days. Registration for author presentations is encouraged and appreciated! Session A1: Demystifying the Big Publishing Deal with Melissa Poett If your dream is to land a book deal with a Big Five publisher, come learn how internationally bestselling author Melissa Poett made it happen. She'll share her journey from querying literary agents to selling her YA Romantasy, The Enemy's Daughter, to HarperCollins in a six-figure deal. Get your questions answered about the publishing process, including going on submission, editing, and having your book published around the world. Biography Melissa Poett majored in music composition, first telling stories with instruments before switching her medium to words. She is now an international bestselling author who writes young adult novels in a variety of genres, ranging from contemporary to romantasy. She lives with her family in Alberta, Canada, and is the author of The Enemy's Daughter and A Thief to Die For. Website: melissapoett.com Instagram: instagram.com/melissawritesya