The stereotype of the contemporary writer is a novelist with multiple degrees and connections in the book world. But there are opportunities in book publishing for narrative nonfiction writers with a variety of skill sets. In this workshop we’ll discuss the myths about publishing and break down some of the barriers. We’ll cover the difference between a creative collaborator and a ghostwriter, the dos and don’ts of writing book proposals that sell, and getting the most out of your interview subjects. Music journalist, pop culture writer, and novelist Jim Ruland takes the mystery out of publishing.
Date and Location
This writing workshop will be in person at The Cabin (801 S. Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID) from 6 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, November 12.
Jim Ruland is an old punk who lives by the sea. He is the LA Times bestselling author of Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise & Fall of SST Records, which was named a best book of 2022 by Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair. Ruland is also the co-author of Do What You Want with Bad Religion, My Damage with Keith Morris. The Repo Code: How Repo Man Brought Punk to the Masses and Became a Gen X Manifesto will be published summer 2027. In addition, Jim is an award-winning novelist; a frequent contributor to the LA Times, the OC Register, and Razorcake fanzine; and the recipient of fellowships and awards from Bread Loaf, Reader’s Digest, and the NEA. He is a veteran of the US Navy and lives in San Diego, California.
