New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu


?>

 

Cut Through the Publishing Jungle in Seth Fishman's Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk

originally published: 01/09/2025


(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Do you dream of being an author? Have you penned a book but are unsure what to do next? Make 2025 the year that you become a published writer. Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent of the Gernert Company, will shed light on the first stages of publishing during his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The event begins at 1:00pm.

During this special 90-minute web chat, Seth will explain the steps toward publication that begins once you’ve signed with a literary agent. He’ll describe what agents look for; how and when to submit your work to an agent; what to expect after the partnership begins; and what to anticipate before submitting your work to publishing houses, including the revision process. A full 30 minutes will be devoted to questions and answers.

The Gernert Company, based in New York and Los Angeles, is a full-service agency with a client list of more than 500 authors in general and practical nonfiction, children’s literature and graphic novels, and recently began representing podcasters, often collaborating with television and film agents and a wide range of international markets.

Texas native Seth Fishman joined the firm in 2010 after graduating from Princeton University and earning an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. Among his many books, A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars, The Ocean in Your Bathtub, Power Up, When I Wake Up, The Well’s End and Bad Drawer are available at the Ocean County Library.

Please register at https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary to attend this free program, to view the upcoming schedule, and to view previous talks. Registrants will receive links to the program by email and may submit questions for the author during signup.




Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info



OCL turns 100 this year and you’re why they’re celebrating! See details on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Spotify, Pinterest and https://theoceancountylibrary.org.


FEATURED EVENTS

ART | COMEDY | COMMUNITY | DANCE | FILM | KIDS | MUSIC | THEATRE

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


Tuesday

Tuesday Night Book Club - Truman Capote, In Cold Blood

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm
VIRTUAL
category: community


 

The

The Drew Forum presents: Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: community


 

Tuesday

Tuesday Night Book Club - Toni Morrison, Sula

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
VIRTUAL
category: community


 

Nate

Nate Burleson

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 4:30pm
Kean Stage - North Avenue Academic Building
215 North Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205
category: community


 

Ana

Ana Popovic

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087




 

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


 


Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info





EVENT PREVIEWS