The Nuts & Bolts of Religion Publishing with Jon M. Sweeney

5045 South Ellis Avenue,Chicago IL 60615

13 November, 2021

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Learn what it will take to publish your religious writing. At The Fireplace (5045 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60615) Join experienced writer, editor and publisher Jon M. Sweeney for a morning of expert advice and conversation regarding the current reality of spirituality and religion writing and publishing. Hear tips and practical suggestions about how to publish your work. During this workshop we will explore what’s needed in strong book proposals, when and how to find a literary agent, how to work with editors, what to consider when it comes to contracts, how to discern whether something is meant to be a book or an article and when your particular voice and perspective is needed (and when it’s not.) Minimum 6 people, maximum 20. Suggested donation that will enable The Fireplace to offer free hospitality and programming in the future: $40-$80. After you sign up for your ticket, please contribute your donation to The FIreplace's fiscal sponsor, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration here: https://www.fspa.org/donate-now.php. (Please say the title of the event and say "The Fireplace" in the comments.) Thank you!! COVID19 precautions will be in place at this event. Please plan to wear a mask, socially distance and be prepared to show your vaccination card upon request. Thank you! ABOUT THE FIREPLACE THE FIREPLACE is a hearth to fuel and energize activists and artists as we create inclusive and nonviolent communities that contribute to the healthy flourishing of people and planet. The Spirit’s fire feeds us for this hard work. We are nourished by community, spirituality and creativity to be people who work for right relationship with others. A refuge for spiritual seekers, artists, and social justice activists, THE FIREPLACE is a community of compassion and contemplation. We are rooted in our shared rhythms of communal spiritual practices, meals, social justice activism, outreach and hospitality. We are artists. We are activists. We are prayerful. And together we are powerful, changing our hearts and our world. Learn more abou The Fireplace here: www.thefireplacecommunity.org ABOUT JON M. SWEENEY Jon M. Sweeney is an award-winning spiritual writer. The author of over thirty books including The Complete Francis of Assisi, he is considered an authoritative voice on the life and spirituality of Saint Francis. A Catholic, he is married to a rabbi, and their interfaith marriage has been profiled in national media. He lives in Milwaukee with his wife and daughters. Twitter: @jonmsweeney; Instagram: @jonm.sweeney. Sister Julia Walsh is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and part of her congregation’s formation team, serving women who are discerning their vocation. Along with another Franciscan Sister, she co-founded The Fireplace, an intentional community and house of hospitality on Chicago’s southside that offers spiritual support to artists and activists. She has a MA in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union and is a certified spiritual director and secondary teacher. As a creative writer, educator, retreat presenter, and speaker she is passionate about exploring the intersection of creativity, spirituality, activism and community life. A regularly published spiritual writer, Sister Julia’s work can be found in publications such as America, Living Faith Catholic Devotional, Global Sisters Report and St. Anthony Messenger. She blogs and podcasts at MessyJesusBusiness.com. She is @JuliaFSPA on Twitter.