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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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SUMMARY:An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman
DESCRIPTION:An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman\nThursday\, January 28 at 1:00 pm via digital live stream \nREGISTER HERE \nYou’re writing a book (or thinking about it)\, but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman\, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company. \nThe Gernert Company represents more than 500 authors and is a full-service literary agency with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Their client list is as broad as the market and they represent fiction\, both literary and commercial (such as Liz Moore\, John Grisham\, Louise Penny\, Cixin Liu)\, as well as general nonfiction and practical nonfiction genres. \nIn this presentation\, Fishman will deep dive into what happens after you’ve signed with a literary agent. He will cover many topics\, including but not limited to: \n\nWhat agents are and are not looking for\,\nHow to submit your work to an agent and when\,\nWhat to expect after you’ve both said “yes!” to working together\,\nWhat you can look forward to as you ready your work with an eye towards submitting to publishers\, including the revision process and so much more.\n\nThis extended\, 90-minute presentation\, includes 30 minutes of Q&A. This is the year to make all of your publishing dreams come true. To learn about this beginning stage of the process\, register now! \nAbout the Author: Head of the Los Angeles office\, Seth is a Vice President and agent at The Gernert Company\, which he joined in 2010 after beginning his career as an agent at Sterling Lord Literistic\, Inc. Born in Midland\, Texas\, he graduated from Princeton University and earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia in Norwich\, England. His interests are wide-ranging\, but in particular he’s looking for the new voice\, the original idea\, the entirely breathtaking creative angle in both fiction and nonfiction. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children\, and is the author of the award-winning picture book\, A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars\, along with Power Up and The Ocean In Your Bathtub\, as well as two YA books. \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/an-inside-look-at-working-with-a-literary-agent-a-conversation-with-seth-fishman/
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CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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SUMMARY:Introduction to AI: Concepts\, Demos\, and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to AI with Mary McPheat: Session 1: Concepts\, Demos\, and Safety\nREGISTER HERE. A Zoom link is provided after registration \nVirtual Program \nTuesday\, January 28 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nThree town libraries – Roxbury\, Bridgewater\, and Washington – collaborate to present you Introduction to AI\, with Mary McPheat. \nThis session will provide a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence in just 60 minutes\, covering key concepts\, generative AI\, and privacy considerations. It features demos to help you grasp the technology’s power and hopefully spark some creative thinking about its possibilities. \nMary McPheat is recognized for her strategic insight into enhancing operational workflows and ability to harness technology to improve organizational performance. As Founder and CEO of Grounded Logic\, a firm focused on operational excellence and integrating generative AI and tech-enabled solutions\, she elevates team dynamics and business delivery standards. Alongside her role leading Grounded Logic\, Mary imparts her knowledge through teaching and guiding students to navigate and apply AI in modern business contexts.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/introduction-to-ai-concepts-and-safety/
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CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Shepaug Libraries Program
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