You typed “The End”… now what?

Finishing your book is huge—but what comes next is what separates a finished manuscript from a published one. In this real-talk symposium, bestselling author and book coach Rea Frey takes you behind the curtain of what actually happens after you finish your draft—and why the real work (and magic) starts after the final page.

We’ll cover:

• Why the “now what?” feeling is totally normal—and what to do with it
• How to revise your book like a pro (hint: you’re not ready to query yet)
• What literary agents really do—and how to get their attention
• Realistic timelines from draft to deal to bookshelf (think years, not weeks)
• What happens when you do get the book deal: contracts, royalty math, and red flags to watch for
• How to ask the right questions up front about your publishing team—so you’re not caught off guard by what’s on you to handle
• Why marketing starts before your book comes out—and how to make a plan you’ll actually stick to

You’ll walk away with:

• A “Ready to Query?” checklist
• A sample query letter that sells
• A publishing timeline breakdown
• A 3-month book launch marketing plan to build early buzz and long-tail sales

Perfect for:
Writers with a finished (or almost finished) manuscript, querying authors, and anyone stuck in the “what now?” limbo after typing The End.