Publishing in 2026 | Online 30 Minute Course

The publishing world is a confusing place and can be hard to navigate. In this 30-minute course, Anna Hartzog, president of Village Editorial, shares some of the most important things you need to know about publishing in 2026. Based on her decade of industry experience, Anna breaks down the differences in traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing options, helping you to weigh the pros and cons as you set goals for your writing journey. Whether you’re just beginning to dive into writing and publishing or you’ve been querying your manuscript with agents, this seminar has up-to-date information to help guide your next steps.

The seminar covers…

• Getting started in traditional publishing (looking for agents and preparing your manuscript)
• Understanding how to get off the ground with traditional or hybrid publishing (and what these terms really mean)
• Editorial processes and timelines (How long does it take to turn a final manuscript into a book ready to be sold?)
• Marketing and publicity (the basics of who’s in charge of this and how to get started)
• Sales and distribution (What does this look like for indie authors?)

If you’re left with any questions after this course about publishing in general or about how to get your particular project off the ground, please reach out to learn more!