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LAURA RESNICK: Story Development
Once you have a story idea . . . what do you do next? This lively, interactive session examines some principles and practices for developing, constructing, revising, and fine-tuning a story from a basic idea. It explores different ways in which premises lead to plots, themes, characters, and plot reversals, as well as the ways in which rejections and revision letters send the writer back to the drawing board to try again.
LAURA RESNICK: Interactive Industry Q&A
Addressing the questions most-commonly asked by aspiring writers, Laura talks about how to break into publishing, from queries and submissions, through negotiating your first contract. Bring your own questions. No holds barred!
EILEEN COOK: Perfecting Your Pitch
Petrified of pitching? Do visions of editors and agents make you break into a cold sweat? This practical, hands-on workshop will help you feel prepared and confident. Participants will have a chance to create or polish their pitch, while learning the do's and don'ts. Come and practice your pitch in this supportive environment.
NANCY WARREN: The Conflict's in the Character ... and the Character's in the Conflict.
Conflict, whether it's an epic battle or two lovers experiencing their first fight, always works on two levels. The external battle and the inner struggle. Find out how to power up your characters and your conflict in this fun and practical workshop.
TERRI SMOLAR: Building Your Brand: What Every Writer Should Know About Developing a Media Presence
In today’s world, writers are learning how to build their profile as a “brand.” This workshop will pass along a few of the tricks from a seasoned public relations professional about developing, maintaining and increasing publicity for your writer’s brand. Some steps need to be taken now, some later – but understanding the process of brand building is critical to developing your career as a writer.
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