How to write humorous greeting cards -- Tom Ellsworth
Introduction to funny card formulas and writing techniques. Tom will have you thinking like a card writer, considering how the occasion, sender/receiver relationship and overall tone work together to create humorous copy that not only gets a laugh, but makes a freelance sale. This session relies on your wit and participation.
This session is also offered Sat., April 5, 2008 -- 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Podcasting for writers: Bonding with your audience -- Dave Jackson
Podcasting is a way to reach a global audience on a tight budget. Dave Jackson, creator of The School of Podcasting, provides the basics of podcasting. His advice will help you create a bond with your listeners, resulting in better insights into your readers, and sales of your writing.
This session is also offered Sat., April 5, 2008 -- 9 to 10:30 a.m.
How to choose the right self-publishing company -- Mark Levine
Mark Levine, author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, shares why self-publishing your book might be the smartest step you can take. His presentation will cover the eight most important factors in picking a self-publishing company, how to avoid bad companies, and why the Internet is the most effective and affordable way to successfully market your book.
This session is also offered Sat., April 5, 2008 -- 9 to 10:30 a.m.
TBD -- Carolyn Howard-Johnson
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This session is also offered Fri., April 4, 2008 -- 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 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 -- 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 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 April 5, 2008 -- 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
