How to Succeed in the Publishing Business Without Really Trying
All it takes is talent, discipline, hard work, professionalism, a positive attitude and an in-depth understanding of how the business side of publishing really works. San Francisco literary agent Ted Weinstein will be on hand to discuss the important trends in contemporary publishing and how to successfully navigate the path from book idea to author tour.

Ted Weinstein has broad experience on both the business and editorial sides of publishing. Before opening his agency he held several senior publishing positions in licensing, marketing, PR and business development, including VP Marketing & Business Development at Nolo Press and the head of electronic publishing and licensing for Miller Freeman. Also a widely published author, Ted has been the music critic for NPR's All Things Considered and a commentator for the San Francisco Chronicle, the Bay Guardian, SF Weekly and Might Magazine. Ted received his B.A. cum laude in philosophy from Yale College and his Master's degree in Public and Private Management from the Yale School of Management. He is a member of the Authors Guild, the Northern California Science Writers Association, the American Historical Association and the American Political Science Association, and he is on the board of directors of GreenInfo Network. Ted Weinstein Literary Management is a full-service literary agency, representing authors of intelligent, adult nonfiction. They are particularly interested in current affairs, politics, biography, history, business, science, technology, environment, pop culture, true crime, lifestyle, travel, self-help, health and medicine. Visit his website at www.twliterary.com.