THE CLASS OF 2K17 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
UPDATE: The Class of 2K17 is now FULL. We had a huge amount of interest this year and the group filled just a few minutes after opening. If you’d like to be placed on the waiting list in case someone drops out, (publication dates can and do change, and we may lose a few members) feel free to fill out the application at the bottom of this post.
What is the Class of 2K17?
The “2K Classes” are groups of debut YA/MG authors who focus on MARKETING. We pay dues ($275 per person), maintain a private forum, create a website, and commit to 10-15 hours per month to collectively promote our books. Membership is capped at 20 authors, and the 2k Classes have become well-known among librarians and booksellers, so there are benefits to joining.
History:
The first 2K Class was founded in 2007 by Greg R. Fishbone and has been a strong promotional network/outlet for debut YA and MG authors every year since. Here are some 2k alumni you might be familiar with: Jay Asher, Melissa Marr, Rebecca Stead, Sara Zarr, Jo Knowles, Nancy Viau, Sydney Salter, Rhonda Hayter, Jeri Smith-Ready, and Jennifer Hubbard, among many other talented authors. And word on the street is that there might be a 2K Alumni group formed in the future. Here are links to check out the past few years of the Class of 2K websites, books and members:
(Class websites from 2K13 and earlier are no longer available.)
Class Mission Statement:
The Class of 2K is a community of YA/MG debut novelists banding together to use group synergy to promote their books. Typically, group activities include developing common promotional materials (website, blog, other social media, postcards, brochures, etc.); creating press releases and/or hiring a group publicist; forming panels to speak at conferences; and supporting one another while sharing information about the publishing world as we discover it.
Membership Requirements:
1. This must be your first book in YA/MG fiction, and your book must be scheduled for release in 2017.*
2. Your publisher must be listed in Children’s Writers and Illustrators Marketplace or be an SCBWI PAL publisher. Also, your publisher must be based in the USA.
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3. You are required to commit 10-15 hours per month to the group and pay the required dues of $275.
4. Seriously. 10-15 hours a month—that’s not a joke. Everyone must pull their weight or it’s not fair to the rest of the group.
5. Your deal must have been announced in Publisher’s Marketplace or Publisher’s Weekly and have a confirmed 2017 date.**
* If your first publisher did not meet the listed requirement (i.e. self-published, adult book), but your current publisher does, then you can still be considered a “debut” author.
**If your book has SOLD, but has not been announced yet and has a confirmed 2017 pub date, please email me for details.
How to Apply:
I will be chairing this year’s group, so if you’d like to join the class, please apply via this link: Class of 2K17 Membership Application. If you need more information, feel free to email me at breeanashields (at) gmail (dot) com
Applications will be approved on a first-come-first-served basis (according to eligibility.) Spots fill up fast so don’t procrastinate. We look forward to meeting you.
All best,
Breeana Shields
2k17 President
breeanashields (at) gmail (dot) com
Co-chairs:
Rosalyn Eves
rosalyneveswriter (at) gmail (dot) com
Danielle Mages Amato
danielle.m.amato (at) gmail (dot) com
