Book Lovers Valencia - Book Clubs and Literary Events

Traditionally published and self-published author Matt Stanley discusses the journey from idea to publication, including details on plotting, editing, agents, submitting, and the different ways of getting your book out there.

The discussion will include:
· When are you ready to start a novel?
· Ideas and how to start
· Should you plot or ‘pants’ the book?
· The writing process
· Editing/proofing
· Is your book publishable?
· Submitting: agent or no agent?
· Traditional or self-publishing?
· Marketing
· Q&A

About Matt
He is the author of six traditionally published novels from four different publishers, and three non-fiction books from two separate publishers. His self-published work includes four novels and one biography. He taught a Creative Writing Master’s in the UK.

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Whether you're just starting out or already working on a manuscript, this is a chance to ask questions and gain insight into the publishing process from an experienced author.

This is a free event, but donations are welcome and help support both the speaker and the venue.

Wish you had more time to read? Want to connect with fellow book lovers? Silent Book Club Valencia is BACK at the *new* Book Lovers Valencia location.

Just bring yourself and whatever you're reading right now, and enjoy an hour of quiet reading.

Stick around afterwards to meet new people (if you want to) and get some great book recommendations.

SCHEDULE

• 18:50 - 19:00 p.m. - Readers arrive and find seats.
• 19:00 - 20:00 p.m. - Short intro + quiet reading hour.
  Optional:
• 20:00 - 20:30 p.m. - Chat about books or shop for new ones!

Please arrive early to help us start on time and uphold the "silent" part of the evening. 🙏 Thank you!

(The shop will be open during the hour, but we'll be encouraging quiet browsing.)

New address: Carrer del Historiador Chabás, 5, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València

Can't make it on Wednesdays? Check out the Tuesday edition next week instead!

Wish you had more time to read? Want to connect with fellow book lovers? Silent Book Club Valencia is BACK at the *new* Book Lovers Valencia location.

Just bring yourself, whatever book you're reading, and come read for an hour.

Stick around afterwards to meet new people (if you want to) and get some great book recommendations.

SCHEDULE

• 18:50 - 19:00 p.m. - Readers arrive and find seats.
• 19:00 - 20:00 p.m. - Short intro + quiet reading hour.
  Optional:
• 20:00 - 20:30 p.m. - Chat about books or shop for new ones!

The shop will be open during the hour, but we'll be encouraging quiet browsing.

New address: Carrer del Historiador Chabás, 5, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València

Can't make it on Tuesdays? Check out the Wednesday edition next week instead!

Wish you had more time to read? Want to connect with fellow book lovers? Silent Book Club Valencia is BACK at the *new* Book Lovers Valencia location.

Just bring yourself and whatever you're reading right now, and enjoy an hour of quiet reading.

Stick around afterwards to meet new people (if you want to) and get some great book recommendations.

SCHEDULE

• 18:50 - 19:00 p.m. - Readers arrive and find seats.
• 19:00 - 20:00 p.m. - Short intro + quiet reading hour.
  Optional:
• 20:00 - 20:30 p.m. - Chat about books or shop for new ones!

Please arrive early to help us start on time and uphold the "silent" part of the evening. 🙏 Thank you!

(The shop will be open during the hour, but we'll be encouraging quiet browsing.)

New address: Carrer del Historiador Chabás, 5, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València

Can't make it on Wednesdays? Check out the Tuesday edition next week instead!