Sentences with phrase «at a writers conference»

I also speak at writers conferences across the country.

This is what I always say to youngsters I meet at writers conferences and workshops.

• The author can meet editors at writers conferences; some writers know as many editors as agents do.

I taught at a writers conference recently, where attendees were invited to submit the opening page of their manuscripts — anonymously.

She speaks frequently at writers conferences on marketing, blogging, and the life of a writer.

I got some very bad advice at writers conference workshops when I was starting out.

Can writers get book deals at writers conferences and workshops?

I critique manuscripts at writers conferences, and I plan to refer them to this post!

Consequently, when I appear at writers conferences and seminars, book proposals are often on the agenda.

BTW I used that great quote you sent me (about writing gay characters) at the writers conference for one of my classes.

Try another way to get that agent's attention, like in a blind date or pitch session at a writers conference, or through a mutual friend.

That's something I've been thinking about a lot lately and really hit home at a writers conference I went to this past weekend.

Second, if you have the opportunity to present on a panel at a writers conference, even if it's to offer other potential authors advice, DO IT!

Lesson 2: I'm not one to strike up conversations with strangers, but I find that (particularly at a writers conference) people will talk if you will listen.

I'm at a writers conference today, so I've pulled out a great guest post from the archives, which originally appeared as part of the writing resources series.

You may be asking yourself if you're qualified to teach at a writers conference or if it's worth your time and effort to develop a course.

Best advice I ever got was from the speaker at a writers conference who went up to the podium, looked out at the audience and said, «What are you people doing here?

Peggy Eddleman, author of the middle grade novel SKY JUMPERS, explains how to pitch a literary agent at a writers conference.

I'm going to be teaching at a writers conference where one of the instigators of the pogrom against me will be sitting on a panel.

Memoir is the most popular genre at any writers conference.

Glenda — I teach platform building at writers conferences and seminars, too.

Plan a day at a writers conference.

While hanging out in the hotel bar at a writers conference, an FBI agent told me the story about an obese female who'd died under suspicious circumstances.

Not long ago, BookBaby exhibited at a writers conference, and I spent a weekend with authors from all over the country.

He has been teaching writing workshops at writers conferences from Massachusetts to Mexico since 2005.

Gansky is in frequent demand at writers conferences having taught and keynoted in California, Arizona, New Mexico, North Carolina, Delaware, Washington, and Canada.

Eisler speaks regularly at writers conferences and offers a treasure trove of resources for writers on his own website.

Several years ago, David was the guest of honor at our writers conference SleuthFest here in Florida.

For the uninitiated, a pitch is an author's brief, face - to - face verbal presentation to an agent or an editor like me, (usually at a writers conference) of what's wonderful, original, and saleable about your book and why you're the best person to write it.

After teaching at writers conferences throughout the Midwest, she founded / directed the 3 - day Mid-America Fellowship of Christian Writers conferences for four years until 1990.

First, a rude awakening at a writers conference, and second, purchasing both Story Engineering and The Emotional Craft of Fiction.

I've heard this from several sources, but it was a keynote address by Dr. Dennis Hensley at a writers conference -LSB-...]

They take all the workshops on querying at every writers conference they go to.

So, I heard a rumor at a writers conference that you prefer books written in third - person POV rather than first.

I do a lot of speaking engagements at writers conferences and I always stress that every author should attempt to get a traditional publishing deal before going the route of print - on - demand; however, since only a very small percentage of authors actually get a book deal, it's good to know that there are options, especially if one is willing to invest in his or her career as a serious writer.

Standing in line waiting to pitch a novel at a writers conference to agents is nerve - wracking.

In my professional speaking gigs at writers conferences and to indie publishing associations, I see so many other would - be authors and indie publishers making those same mistakes and more.

She has presented at writers conferences on the craft of writing as well as Marketing Your Book, The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Indie Publishing, and Getting your Book Into the Hands of Readers.

In addition to my consulting work, I put on webinars and give presentations at writers conferences, to writers groups, and publishing organizations to help authors and small publishers recognize the great potential for success in the new «wild west» of publishing brought on by technological innovation.

As a frequent speaker at writers conferences and events, Chandler noticed that nonfiction authors were often neglected.

Pitching agents at a writers conference can be a difficult task for the new writer.

You can meet editors at writers conferences, MFA programs, book readings, and other public events.

The authors you've met at writers conferences or at your local writing group meetings might have valuable advice for you — including honest reviews of editors based on uncensored feedback.

She has edited nonfiction, Bible studies, and novels for the general market and the Christian submarket and teaches at writers conferences.

Media Training enhances your professional profile by preparing you for public speaking at writers conferences, book events, and media appearances, allowing you to put forth your best professional self and garner positive attention for you and your book.

One of the questions that I frequently encounter when I speak at writers conferences is: «I'm not tech savvy.