WEBINAR: Behind the Curtain: What do editors and publishers really do?
Jun 30, 2025
Online event
Join Simon & Schuster editor Deeba Zargarpur as she shares the inside scoop on what editors and publishers really do. Applicable to unpublished and published authors and illustrators.
This is an online event, so a Zoom link will be available to all who register.
Behind the Curtain: What do editors and publishers really do? with Editor Deeba Zargarpur
Ever wondered what happens to your manuscript after you hit "send"? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Deeba Zargarpur, acclaimed editor and author, as we pull back the curtain on the publishing process. From acquisitions to cover design, internal advocacy to final edits, Deeba will walk us through the real day-to-day work of editors and publishers—and what that means for aspiring and established authors alike.
Whether you're querying, on submission, or just curious about the inner workings of the industry, this webinar will demystify the roles, reveal the realities, and offer insider insights you won’t find in a Twitter thread.
Don't miss this chance to learn what really happens behind the scenes of book publishing.
Deeba Zargarpur is a senior editor at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers and Salaam Reads. She acquires picture books, middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels. Her aim is to acquire commercial books that empower young people from diverse backgrounds. She is always on the hunt for stories that inspire a sense of magic and wonder, plot lines that challenge traditional assumptions about morality, and strong character arcs that redefine what it means to be the hero of your own story. When she isn't editing, she is writing. She is the author of the middle grade Farrah Noorzad series and the young adult novel House of Yesterday. Visit her at deebazargarpur.com to learn more.
The webinar will begin promptly on Zoom at 7:00 pm Central Time on 6/30/25.
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Event Breakdown
WHEN
Monday June 30th, 2025. 7:00-8:30 pm CST
WHERE
This is a Virtual Event. After registering, you will find your registration confirmation under My Events on your Member Home https://www.scbwi.org/home. The Zoom link for the event will be found under the green Meeting Info button.
COST
$30 for Premium Members/$40 for Registered Users
RECORDING
The workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available for one month following the event. Attendees will receive a link and a password by email the week following the event. By signing up for this event, you agree to receive emails from Austin SCBWI.
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