Events and Workshops
Here is a current list of the events and workshops we have planned as of now. We will continue to update this page as more are scheduled
Events
Thursday: Welcome reception
Saturday: Keynote and awards dinner
Sunday: Agent and editor speed dating
Book signing throughout the weekend
Hands on Workshop : Voiceover & Narration with Carlos Ferro
Carlos will hold small group voice classes where he will teach Voiceover and Narration.
Students will leave the class with their own demo recording.
There will be an additional cost of $50 for this class. You can sign-up during registration. Space is very limited and we are expecting the classes to sell out quickly!
Workshops and Panels
Course Track: Writing
Everything YA with Soman Chainani
World-Building
Writing for Film & Television
One-on-One with 4 Horsemen Publications
Small group Q&A with Soman Chainani
One-on-One with Acquiring Editors
Developmental Editing
In-Depth Character Development
How to Deploy Humor Effectively within Scenes
Character Arc vs. Plot Arc
Writing From a Perspective You Don't Share
How to Adapt a Work for the Screen
Images & Text: How Illustrations Enhance a Story
How to Elicit Deep Emotions from Your Reader(s)
How to write in RPGs
Revising your novel or how many times can I write this darn book
Self-editing
How to not suck at storytelling
Getting unstuck - How to refill the creative well
Memoir and Non-fiction - How to tell a true story and keep the audience engaged
Genre fiction workshops in Crime/Thriller/Suspence, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Paranormal and More...
Course Track: Dialog and Voice Work - Bringing Books to Life
How to Write for Audiobooks
Audiobook Narrator panels
Q&A with Carlos Ferro
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Course Track: An Agent's Perspective
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How to pitch to an agent
How to create a great log line / elevator pitch
From acceptance to print - what to expect during the publishing process
Get an agent or acquiring editors honest perspective on the following:
Nonfiction
Fiction
Young Adult and Mid-Grade Literature
Children's Literature
Mystery
Romance
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
LGBTQ+
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Course Track: The Business of Creativity
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How to Self-Publish Successfully
A.I. and the Future of Writing
A.I. and Intellectual Property
How and When to Deploy A.I. in Your Writing
A.I. and Intellectual Property: Where We Are and Where We're Going
How to Get Jobs Writing in Other People's Universes
How to Partner with a Publicist
How to Sell at Conventions
Marketing, Branding, and Promotion
Book Marketing
Crowdfunding Your Book
A Deep-Dive on Marketing
Branding/Marketing You, Your Individual Works, and Your Collected Body of Works
How to Create a Successful Pitch
Public Persona: Social Media and Interviews
Additional Programming:
Drinking With Authors podcast LIVE