L.A. Writers Conference Alert! I'm excited to announce that I'll be speaking on expert panels at the Digital Author and Indie Publishing #WritersConference in Los Angeles on Nov. 9 and 10.
Come take advantage of all the information, education, and inspiration you need to succeed as an Indie Author. Plus you can meet and pitch literary agents looking for fresh talent with a polished manuscript.
Venue: Doubletree Hotel, Culver City
Details: Digital Author & Indie Publishing Conference
MY PANELS:
Come take advantage of all the information, education, and inspiration you need to succeed as an Indie Author. Plus you can meet and pitch literary agents looking for fresh talent with a polished manuscript.
Venue: Doubletree Hotel, Culver City
Details: Digital Author & Indie Publishing Conference
MY PANELS:
Sat. 11/9 @5pm: "How to Design A Self Published Book to Look Professional"
Sun. 11/10:
12:30pm:
12:30pm:
"Techniques for Editing Your Work"
3pm:
"The Importance of Social Media Marketing"
Saturday, November 09, 2019
9:00 Walk-up Registration, Pre-Registration pickup of credentials, badge, program, swag bag, FREE BOOKS
9:30 - Orientation
Welcome, Introductions, What's New / Weekend Updates
9:45-10:10 See Location
Opening Keynote
Steven Hutson, Literary Agent & Owner, Worldwide Media
10:15 - 11:15
How To Pitch an Agent or Publisher
You've spent a year or more working on a great novel and now you feel it's ready to be shared with the world. Naturally, the first step is to pitch literary agents and find one who shares your passion for the work and is willing to sign you. While many authors submit countless query letters and emails -- without result, a few wise souls know that agents often look to conferences as a source for new talented writers. It is a unique window to have your work considered firsthand. But what do you say? How do you present yourself and your manuscript in order to have them ask for more?
Our panel of agents, editors, and publishers du jour will discuss what they expect and answer your questions. This is an opportunity to hear what each needs in order to make a decision. Listen well, then rehearse before scheduling a pitch session with any or all of them later any day at the 1-on-1 Desk.
Literary Agents, Scouts, and Talent Managers du jour
Assembling Anthologies and Getting Small Press Love
Description
Gary Phillips, Joni Labaqui, Chrome Oxide, Mike Robinson,
Russell Nohelty, M. Todd Gallowglas, Madeline Sharples[M]
11:30 am - 7:00 pm ProCritiques™ with Editors
Master ProCritiques™ w/ Agents
1 on-1 Pitch Sessions w/Agents & Publishers
Meet editors, agents and/or publishers for a personal consultation to pitch, discuss and improve pre-submitted pages of your manuscript. Schedule an appointment at the Registration Desk. Some editors may take new submissions on site. A separate fee applies to ProCritque and Masters ProCritique consultations. Some agents do not read or edit material in advance. Consult the wcwriters.com website for details. We recommend you attend the Saturday or Sunday "How to Pitch" session at 10:00 am in order to help identify the best professional for your individual genre and material.
SIGN UP at 1-on-1 Meetings Desk
Blogging Law for Writers
Much Internet self-publishing involves "blogging"- contributing content to a regularly updated website written in an informal style. A constellation of state and federal laws and regulations, (including European Community and Australian laws) create a minefield of potential legal liability for the uninformed blogger. Learn everything you need to know and how to protect yourself regarding:
Privacy Policy law, (California, U.S., EU and Australia)
Blog Site Terms and Conditions
Copyright Law
Trademark Law
Defamation Law
Privacy Law
Disclosures For Affiliate Links and Sponsorships
Blog Disclaimers
Greg Victoroff, Esq. (Solo Spotlight)
Powerful Beginnings and Endings
A strong, compelling beginning can grab your audience from the first moment and hold them throughout your work. Your ending has a strong symbiotic relationship with this beginning, creating a satisfying finish to the story journey. The way these elements frame the story can give the story deeper meaning.
Through discussion and workshop we will use models from contemporary works to show how strong dramatic questions raised in the beginning can give the whole work direction how imagery used in the opening can create:
1w • metaphors that will inform the ending. • investigate how introducing characters with strong wants and high stakes can compel intense interest.
• demonstrate how changes in a character’s arc can inform the ending.
Please bring in 3 hard copies of (1) a brief synopsis of your work as well as (2) 3 hard copies of a few pages of the opening so we can develop your story in our workshop. Using your beginning as a guide, we will then work on brainstorming possible endings.
John Henry Davis (Solo Spotlight
12:30 -1:15
Buffet Luncheon (optional buffet lunch with beverages) REGISTER »»
Book Give-A-Way, Scholarship Drawing
1:15 - 2:15
Traditional Publishing vs Indie /DIY Publishing - What's Right for You?
What are some of the major differences when it comes to self-published, Indie, hybrid and traditionally published books for authors in regards to sales and marketing, distribution and PR behind the book? Where will you make the most money? How can you make sure that your book is successful? What are some of the platforms that will help you promote your self-published or Indie published book?
The literary industry is always evolving and there are many ways to make sure that your book becomes a success. But what does success really mean in the literary industry across these mediums? Join this workshop to find out more about each publishing platform and get a better idea of what is right for you!
A panel of Literary Agents and Successful Self-Published Authors
2:30 - 3:30
Creating Sellable Content in the Wild West of TV, Film and New Media
In the diverse and quickly changing industry of TV, Film and New Media it’s clear that the old rules no longer apply. A new model is emerging with many opportunities for writers young and old who understand the different platforms and what type of content they are looking to purchase. Of course, it’s not just about learning to create what buyers want, you must also learn how to be in partnership with the new platforms and understand how to work in a multitude of environments.
Topics will include: New platforms for a new age; Do you need to write a novel first; Strategies a new writer can use to break into new media; How to be an exceptional producing partner; Adapting your writing for TV and Film and much more…
Sheryl Benko, Screenwriter, Post-Production Supervisor, and Author of The Last of Will
Brandyn Cross, Screenwriter, Director, Producer, Musician and Author of The Legacy, book series
Mike Robinson, Author and Screenwriter
Moderator, Phil Giangrande
How to Create Rising Tension in Storytelling
Sustaining and Increasing dramatic tension throughout your story is vital to its success. In this discussion/workshop we will show how a strong chain of causality can be vital to the narrative.
• demonstrate how an active character who makes crucial decisions can strengthen audience involvement.
• investigate how key turning points, complications, and unique challenges to the character can heighten dramatic tension.
Please bring 3 copies of a brief synopsis of your story to the workshop, so together we can develop these elements to help your story realize it’s full potential.
John Henry Davis (Solo Spotlight)
3:45 - 4:45
Buddy System: The Benefits of Working with a Self-Publishing Project Manager
You’ve decided to publish a book—now what? The sheer amount of information out there is enough to make you feel like you’re drowning in advice, and not all of it is valid. But instead of treading out on your own, you can enlist the help of a project manager to guide you through every step from pre-launch marketing and design to editing, indexing, and e-book conversions. In this energetic and informative workshop, you’ll learn about the benefits of working with a project manager, what to expect when you hire one, how to find a reputable one, and how to make sure they’re a good fit. What your parents taught you is still true: Always travel with a buddy, or in this case, a project manager!
Marla Markman (Solo Spotlight)
Location LinkThe Art and Craft of Dialogue:
Every Character In Your Book Should Have a Different Voice
Dialogue is the engine that propels forward the character development and plot of a screenplay or novel. While screen dialogue and fiction dialogue are markedly different (the former requires economy of words, the latter leaves more latitude for expression), all characters' words, on the screen or on the page, must accurately reflect who they are, what they think, what they want, how they feel, and where they are going. Former feature film development executive and story editing consultant Sara Anne Fox will explore the need to have "a good ear" for dialogue and help you zero in on what makes the words flow in both genres.
Sara Anne Fox (Solo Spotlight)
How to Design A Self Published Book to Look Professional
What makes for a great book jacket design, one that will motivate a prospective buyer to pick up the book? And what is there about some covers that causes the book to disappear on the shelf? A panel of great designers and book cover designers will discuss the merits as well as the sins and errors of a wide variety of designs. This topic is especially important for Indie and self-published authors.
Leslie Ann Moore, M. Todd Gallowglas, Fiona Jayde, Paul Anderson, Marlan Warren, Brandie June(M)
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing! (A Generative Workshop)
Bring something to write with, and write on. M. Todd Gallowglas will take you through a series of prompts and exercises that will get your creative juices flowing. You can use these to further expand works in progress or explore new territory. What's more, participants will be able to put these exercises in their writer's toolbox and use them when their work feels sluggish or stagnant.
M. Todd Gallowglas (Solo Spotlight)
6:15 - 7:15
Before You Jump Into Self-Publishing
In the brave new world of publishing, you have more choices than ever before. Are you better off to bypass the "traditional" system? Self-pub offers many empowering advantages, but (apparent) empowerment is not always a good thing if you're not prepared to treat it like a business.
Steven Hutson, Literary Agent
Roadmap for Successful Rewrites
Description coming...
Whitney Davis (Solo Spotlight)
7:30 - 9:00 A Gathering of Writers
No-host cocktail party and dinner
All attendees are welcome to meet and network with the speakers and special guests.
DoubleTree Hotel, First Floor, Share Lounge & Restaurant
9 pm - ???
Renegade Late Night Read & Critique Workshop with Marco Subias
An after hours opportunity for registered attendees to bring work-in-progress and participate in a late night live editing. Would you like feedback on your work additional to the quick pitch meeting? What is it like to work with a critique group of good, focused writers? Fuel up on caffeine, drink and words, and join us for Renegade Late Night Read & Critique. It is an amazing creative experience — not to be missed. Bring 3 to 5 pages of your manuscript to read and share, and enjoy the feedback exchange! (Sign up now! Limited seating.) Hotel Lobby Business Area.
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