9:00 Agents: The “A” Word (Rebecca, Brandon, Eric) What can an agent do for you? Does a new writer really need one? How do you get an agent? Straight talk from our experts on good and bad agents. 10:00 Networking for Writers (Dave, Rebecca) Learn how to make connections, be in the right place at the right time, and make sure your name pops into an editor’s mind when a new project is being considered. 11:00 Self-Promotion for Authors (All) How do you call attention to your book, once it’s published? We’ll share our experiences in getting interviews and media...
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The Superstars Writing Seminar (March 19-21 at the Pasadena Convention Center) is an intensive series of lectures unlike any other typical writer's workshop. I've listed the full list of panels and talks we'll be giving on just the first day, shared by myself, David Farland, Rebecca Moesta, Brandon Sanderson, and Eric Flint. If you're a serious aspiring, or even established, writer, I hope you'll be interested in joining us. FRIDAY, MARCH 19 9:00 Econ 201 for Writers: Economics of Commercial Publishing (Eric) Understand the foundation of how commercial publishing works, from advances, royalty rates, printing, bookselling, distribution and returns. What...
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Writing Seminar Winner
The winner for the free membership in the Superstars Writing Seminar has been announced. MIGNON FOGARTY from Reno NV was chosen from over 500 entrants to attend the 3-day seminar at the Pasadena Convention Center March 19-21. Some seats are still available. If you're a serious aspiring writer, or established writer, we hope you'll join us for an intensive series of talks and panels about the business of writing and publishing.
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I recently returned from a five-day trip to Moab and Canyonlands National Park with my brother-in-law Tim, where I dictated many chapters in The Key to Creation. All photos by T. Durren Jones. Airport Tower from Island in the Sky Mesa Descending the Lathrop Trail off Island in the Sky Nearing the White Rim Road View from the trail, Canyonlands National Park Back in the snow atop the mesa Evening fog rolls in between Monitor and Merrimack Buttes Slickrock hiking in Needles District, Canyonlands NP Lost Canyon, Needles Dist. Crossing a slickrock ridge leading out of Lost Canyon. Next morning,...
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