Corvisiero Literary Agency is hosting writing workshops called Author-Preneur Workshops across the country, where writers will have the chance to meet with literary agents, editors, bestselling authors, and forge ever lasting connections with other fellow writers. These one day workshops will be packed full of learning experiences for writers of all genres and career levels, with presentations by Corvisiero Agency's founder, Marisa A. Corvisiero, Esq. that cover everything from publishing options, to how to hook an agent, publishing contracts, success mindset, to platform and book promotions, and everything in between.
Upcoming Workshops
Annual Author-Preneur Workshop in Beautiful Red Bank, NJ
September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019
NEW: This year offering a VIP Experience for approved Authors - September 20 to 22
We offer Scholarships!
You can win a chance to attend a workshop of your choice for FREE.
The winning registrant will also receive the opportunity to pitch their work to an editor and an agent, and a critique of their work.
Entries for Red Bank workshop must be received by July 30th, 2018.
You can win a chance to attend a workshop of your choice for FREE.
The winning registrant will also receive the opportunity to pitch their work to an editor and an agent, and a critique of their work.
Entries for Red Bank workshop must be received by July 30th, 2018.
RECENT AUTHORPRENEUR WORKSHOPS
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"Every road leads somewhere. Allow yourself to take a journey toward your dreams. Then enjoy the ride, as even the long path has its beauty and its valuable lessons.”
- Marisa A. Corvisiero
Success Stories
Take a look at some of our success stories, inspirations, and what participants are saying about our workshops and consulting services.
Signed!Jay Sadlin attended the Huntsville Alabama Author-Preneur Workshop in August of 2017, where he won a three chapter critique from presenter Marisa Corvisiero and pitched Literary Agent Jennifer Haskin. After reading his work Jenn offered representation! Lucky for Jay in October of 2017 Jenn became a Corvisiero Agent.
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Back For MoreSeveral authors registered for the Red Bank full day workshop after hearing Marisa's talk about Publishing Contracts at Writer's Digest Conference last year, where they also shared some time to chat about work and goals.
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Signed!Jacklyn Kruzie heard Marisa speak at a workshop in Kansas City and invited her to present a full day workshop for her SCBWI Chapter in North Texas where Marisa read her first few pages for a critique and loved it! Jackie is now a proud Corvisiero Author.
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What Attendees are Saying About AuthorPreneur Workshops...
"I attended the Charlotte workshop in March. @mcorvisiero is a great teacher, and you'll learn things that never crossed your mind." @JWillisSanders
"Just in case anyone’s doubting you, I can attest to the amazing claim. I can’t imagine working with another agency. Attend—prove me wrong!" @_bhallam
“Thank you! I learned so much from your presentation, met some great #agents & #editors, and came away inspired.” ~ Emily Damron-Cox @DamronCox
“Thank you so much for putting together this conference and presenting today. I found it so valuable and learned so much. Even more, the people I met today were simply fantastic and the opportunity to form these friendships was so valuable. Again, thank you so much! I especially enjoyed your presentation on mindset…” ~ Ann Dayleview
“So many #ontheporch lovelies today at the @CorvisieroLit conference was fantastic! I love this community! Thanks @mcorvisiero! ~ MJ Marshall @astarte525
“Thanks @mcorvisiero for an informative and inspiring Authorpreneur Workshop. You even made listening to contract jargon fun. #amwriting” ~ Holly Rizzuto Palker @hollyrizzutopal
“Forever grateful to @mcorvisiero and @CorvisieroLit for an insightful workshop on the publishing industry. Thank you #blessingbags” ~ Juliet Picard @JulietPicard31
“I had a great time at the Author-preneur worship today, and learned so much.” ~ Alexandra Overy @alexandraovery
“Feeling motivated after the @CorvisieroLit conference! #mindset #cancelcancelcancel @mcorvisiero Writers-you should check them out! Thank you @mcorvisiero and all the other organizers!" ~ Melissa Koberlein @melkoberlein
“@mcorvisiero It was lovely meeting you today. I learned a great deal from your seminar and took your advise already with new twitter page :)”
“Had a great time at the Author preneur workshop today! Thanks so much to @mcorvisiero for putting such a helpful event together :)”
"Tonight I rest. Tomorrow I write with a newfound mindset, canceling out my self-imposed limitations. Thank you. Amazing day!” ~ Nyah Shaw @ShawNovel
“What a terrific weekend of inspiration! #amwriting #workshop #newfriends #ontheporch TY @mcorvisiero!” ~ Jacy Merrill @JacyMerrill
“@mcorvisiero @CorvisieroLit What an #inspiring #writing #conference you all organized in #RedBank yesterday! #Hope #gratitude #amquerying” ~ Emily Damron-Cox @DamronCox
"Thanks Marisa. I did enjoy the workshop--it is one of the best I've attended!!" ~ Deborah Rankin
"What really makes a good writer's workshop great is inside knowledge of writing not just as a craft, but as a business. Marisa's workshop was full of wisdom for those looking to learn more about being a true author-preneur, complete with the kind of insight that only a skilled industry veteran can bring. I recommend attending this and any of Marisa's workshops to any writer." ~ Joey Beachum @joeybeachum
"I haven't attended such a helpful workshop in many cycles... I was lucky to attend and have been telling other #writers to make plans when a workshop comes to their area!" ~ Jay Sandlin @JSandlinWriter
"Enjoyed @mcorvisiero and her sense of humor in talking about the world of publishing! Meet her at an Author-Preneur workshop near you!" ~ @SherLHoward
"Author-Preneur Workshop ROCKS! Much, much more than just how to write. Well-prepared now for next step in my career. Thank you!" ~ @MidgeSmith13
"I want to rave about @mcorvisiero and her workshops. She was so informative on the publishing industry, including contract terms. Thank you!" ~ Alexia @VirginianRose
"Many thanks to you and your team for a fantastic writer's workshop in Rocket City - Huntsville, Alabama. The opportunity to receive personal, one-on-one, feedback from active literary agents was invaluable. The presentations shared your vast experience and demystified the publishing industry. Your workshop provided new avenues for me to forge ahead with my dreams of publication." ~ Jamie Dobson
"Thank you! Author-Preneur Workshop was so informative!" ~ Tim Haynes, Huntsville, AL participant. @Thayntweets
EJ Lawrence (Sadler) said, "Thanks for the great conference yesterday! Feeling rejuvenated and ready to finish this manuscript!" after attending the AuthorPreneur Workshop in Huntsville, Alabama. @Litqueen1
@rosiePOV said, "I wish I could go to all of them," and "They're awesome!" after attending workshops with Marisa Corvisiero in Kansas City and Dallas.
@Judygiblin said, "Loved how your approach to teaching was filled with humor."
@MARauthors said, "Thank you @mcorvisiero for the AMAZING presentation on setting and achieving goals! We're all ready to get in the author-preneur mindset!
@anitraschulte's blog post lists the top 5 things she took away from her full day workshop saying, "Corvisiero is a big proponent of charting a path forward".
"I attended the Charlotte workshop in March. @mcorvisiero is a great teacher, and you'll learn things that never crossed your mind." @JWillisSanders
"Just in case anyone’s doubting you, I can attest to the amazing claim. I can’t imagine working with another agency. Attend—prove me wrong!" @_bhallam
“Thank you! I learned so much from your presentation, met some great #agents & #editors, and came away inspired.” ~ Emily Damron-Cox @DamronCox
“Thank you so much for putting together this conference and presenting today. I found it so valuable and learned so much. Even more, the people I met today were simply fantastic and the opportunity to form these friendships was so valuable. Again, thank you so much! I especially enjoyed your presentation on mindset…” ~ Ann Dayleview
“So many #ontheporch lovelies today at the @CorvisieroLit conference was fantastic! I love this community! Thanks @mcorvisiero! ~ MJ Marshall @astarte525
“Thanks @mcorvisiero for an informative and inspiring Authorpreneur Workshop. You even made listening to contract jargon fun. #amwriting” ~ Holly Rizzuto Palker @hollyrizzutopal
“Forever grateful to @mcorvisiero and @CorvisieroLit for an insightful workshop on the publishing industry. Thank you #blessingbags” ~ Juliet Picard @JulietPicard31
“I had a great time at the Author-preneur worship today, and learned so much.” ~ Alexandra Overy @alexandraovery
“Feeling motivated after the @CorvisieroLit conference! #mindset #cancelcancelcancel @mcorvisiero Writers-you should check them out! Thank you @mcorvisiero and all the other organizers!" ~ Melissa Koberlein @melkoberlein
“@mcorvisiero It was lovely meeting you today. I learned a great deal from your seminar and took your advise already with new twitter page :)”
“Had a great time at the Author preneur workshop today! Thanks so much to @mcorvisiero for putting such a helpful event together :)”
"Tonight I rest. Tomorrow I write with a newfound mindset, canceling out my self-imposed limitations. Thank you. Amazing day!” ~ Nyah Shaw @ShawNovel
“What a terrific weekend of inspiration! #amwriting #workshop #newfriends #ontheporch TY @mcorvisiero!” ~ Jacy Merrill @JacyMerrill
“@mcorvisiero @CorvisieroLit What an #inspiring #writing #conference you all organized in #RedBank yesterday! #Hope #gratitude #amquerying” ~ Emily Damron-Cox @DamronCox
"Thanks Marisa. I did enjoy the workshop--it is one of the best I've attended!!" ~ Deborah Rankin
"What really makes a good writer's workshop great is inside knowledge of writing not just as a craft, but as a business. Marisa's workshop was full of wisdom for those looking to learn more about being a true author-preneur, complete with the kind of insight that only a skilled industry veteran can bring. I recommend attending this and any of Marisa's workshops to any writer." ~ Joey Beachum @joeybeachum
"I haven't attended such a helpful workshop in many cycles... I was lucky to attend and have been telling other #writers to make plans when a workshop comes to their area!" ~ Jay Sandlin @JSandlinWriter
"Enjoyed @mcorvisiero and her sense of humor in talking about the world of publishing! Meet her at an Author-Preneur workshop near you!" ~ @SherLHoward
"Author-Preneur Workshop ROCKS! Much, much more than just how to write. Well-prepared now for next step in my career. Thank you!" ~ @MidgeSmith13
"I want to rave about @mcorvisiero and her workshops. She was so informative on the publishing industry, including contract terms. Thank you!" ~ Alexia @VirginianRose
"Many thanks to you and your team for a fantastic writer's workshop in Rocket City - Huntsville, Alabama. The opportunity to receive personal, one-on-one, feedback from active literary agents was invaluable. The presentations shared your vast experience and demystified the publishing industry. Your workshop provided new avenues for me to forge ahead with my dreams of publication." ~ Jamie Dobson
"Thank you! Author-Preneur Workshop was so informative!" ~ Tim Haynes, Huntsville, AL participant. @Thayntweets
EJ Lawrence (Sadler) said, "Thanks for the great conference yesterday! Feeling rejuvenated and ready to finish this manuscript!" after attending the AuthorPreneur Workshop in Huntsville, Alabama. @Litqueen1
@rosiePOV said, "I wish I could go to all of them," and "They're awesome!" after attending workshops with Marisa Corvisiero in Kansas City and Dallas.
@Judygiblin said, "Loved how your approach to teaching was filled with humor."
@MARauthors said, "Thank you @mcorvisiero for the AMAZING presentation on setting and achieving goals! We're all ready to get in the author-preneur mindset!
@anitraschulte's blog post lists the top 5 things she took away from her full day workshop saying, "Corvisiero is a big proponent of charting a path forward".
"The best preparation for tomorrow, is learning as much as you can today, and nurturing a growth mindset that will allow you to welcome success.”