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WC2
Presents Genre-LA Creative Writing Conference
(Culver City) (3/29-31)
Now
in its 22nd year, WC2 West Coast Writers Conferences presents the Genre-LA Creative
Writing Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Friday, March
29 through Sunday, March 31. The conference features
best-selling authors, editors, publishers, literary agents, publicists, and
film industry experts.
“Each program is ideal for aspiring, active, and accomplished writers who want to improve the quality of their work and increase chances for success as an author,” said Tony Todaro, WC2 Executive Director and President/Co-Founder of the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS).
In addition to panels with topics such as “How to Develop Your Memoir with Appeal to the Widest Possible Audience” and “Things I Wish a Pro Had Told Me When I First Started Writing,” the conference offers one-on-one pro-critiques, and features solo speakers with industry expertise.
Behind
the scenes, the Author Learning Center (ALC) will be videotaping interviews
with selected presenters and panelists. Excerpts will be available on ALC’s
website.
“Site visitors use our landing page to look for resources on a certain topic,” said Sheila Manna, Manager of Author Education. “We also use the videos to make learning content recommendations to our members.”
Venue:
“Site visitors use our landing page to look for resources on a certain topic,” said Sheila Manna, Manager of Author Education. “We also use the videos to make learning content recommendations to our members.”
Venue:
DoubleTree
by Hilton | 6161 West Centinela Avenue, Culver City, California, 90230-6306
For
more info:
Website:
WC2 West Coast Writers Creative Writing Conference Schedule
E-Mail: info@wcwriters.com | Phone: 310.379.2650
E-Mail: info@wcwriters.com | Phone: 310.379.2650
PS - Hope to see you there if you're in the L.A. area. The conference is also featuring a FREE speaker event at 1pm on Saturday, so if you're on a tight budget...here's a chance to get some great writer tips along with networking opportunities!
I'll be appearing on the following panels, speaking on topics covering my fields of expertise in writing, editing
FRIDAY
3:15 pm How to Develop Your Memoir with Appeal to the Widest
Possible Audience
What makes “Eat, Pray, Love,” “The Liar’s Club” or
“Angela’s Ashes” garner dazzling reviews or make readers weep or howl with
laughter? How do you impose order on a thousand memories? Why is it important
to resist the temptation to summarize your life?
In this workshop, we’ll identify what makes great
memoirs unforgettable, as well as identify moments from your own life: the
lowest ebb, the most unusual, shattering, funny or triumphant incidents that
reveal your character and move readers.
4:30 pm Things I Wish a Pro Had Told Me When
I First Started Writing
Many aspiring writers waste time and
brain cells when they first enter the world of writing professionally.
Becoming a writer and then a published author is a steep, steep learning curve.
Even for those with prior experience and previously published books, the
rapidly changing landscape of the industry means you can easily make mistakes;
in your writing, pitching, marketing and certainly when it comes to finding and
signing a deal with a publisher or entering the shark-infested waters of the
self-publishing pool. The aim of this session is to keep you safe, strong
and smart as you progress in your work and career. Learn from industry pros
many of the things you can avoid to save years of frustration and yes, brain
cells, too.
SUNDAY
10 AM Great Beginnings for Novels – Your
First Line, First Page
You know that if the
first paragraph of your novel isn't strong enough, agents and publishers won't
read the first page, let alone the first fifty. Learn to separate fact from
fiction and remain true to your story. Learn to draft a first line that will grab
an acquisition editor and announce your authority as an author. This will cover
first pages, first chapters, and first characters. This is a unique opportunity
for you to learn how pros consider the merits of the material and the intent of
the author, then offer improvements covering everything from glaring grammar
errors to story-structure flaws to the overall storytelling and more.
Bring six (6) copies of
your first 2 pages. Selected works will be read aloud, so the audience can
follow along and learn how an agent or publisher reviews a manuscript. Time
permitting, they may suggest improving the samples.
A panel of literary
agents and professional editors
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