How to survive and thrive throughout the creative process -- Joni Cole
Every writer has a story—how some teacher, workshop participant, or well-meaning reader gave them “toxic” feedback that undermined their confidence and their writing. As a result, too many writers avoid or under-utilize this powerful resource. This presentation restores feedback’s good name, showing writers how to use feedback to write more, write better, and, yes, even be happier throughout the creative process. Feedback providers will also gain insights on the difference between being heard and being obnoxious, and how to motivate writers of all levels (and temperaments) to do their best work.
This session is also offered Fri., April 4, 2008 -- 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
The renegade writer's guide to
breaking into magazines -- Linda Formichelli and W. Eric Martin
Learn how to generate salable article ideas and write a killer query letter. Linda and Eric will use real queries that sold to show what works and what doesn't.
This session is also offered Fri., April 4, 2008 -- 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
How to create an Amazon.com bestseller -- John Kremer
Book marketing expert, John Kremer, shares tips about creating a bestseller on Amazon.com and other online booksellers. He’ll share more than 20 ways to use Amazon.com to sell more books, and provide insight on what creates a New York Times bestseller.
This session is also offered Fri., April 4, 2008 -- 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Are you SURE you want to be a humor columnist?
(Some words of warning from a veteran) -- Craig Wilson
Craig Wilson, a columnist with USA Today for more than 10 years, talks about the trials and tribulations of writing a weekly column for a national newspaper. He'll touch on everything from finding the perfect column idea to dealing with readers who think they could do a better job. He'll even read a few of his columns and give you a chance to critique.
This session is also offered Sat., April 5, 2008 -- 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Humor writing: What works and what doesn’t -- Ray Lesser
Ray Lesser, publisher and editor of The Funny Times, shares insights from his 20+ years running a humor magazine asl well as trends in humor writing.
This session is also offered Sat., April 5, 2008 -- 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
How to develop and use humorous anecdotes -- Shannon Olson
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This session is also offered Fri., April 4, 2008 -- 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
