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Work In Progress Writer’s Conference
Work In Progress Writing Conference July 13-14th in Troy, Ohio Early bird registration by April 30th is only $60. Regular Price – $75. Check out the web site for details and a registration form: www.acfwohio.com Price covers workshops, meals, and pitch sessions. … Continue reading
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Writer’s Conference Prep: Manners
Manners are a very important part of approaching editors and agents at writer’s conferences. This is something you should have been taught as children, but alas, not all people have proper manners. Even those of us that do, need refresher … Continue reading
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Writer’s Conference Prep: What To Bring To Your Appointment
Most writers will tell you the only thing you need to bring to an appointment with and editor or agent and a writer’s conference is a One Sheet. While this may be true, I believe in being prepared. These … Continue reading
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Writer’s Conference Prep: What To Wear and What Not To Wear
I have never known of a publisher or agent who was looking for a writer with a great power suit. Dress in the business world is important, but in the writing world, not so much. Good writing will always … Continue reading
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Writer’s Conference Prep: The Elevator Pitch
An elevator pitch is a tool that every writer should have at a writer’s conference. An elevator pitch is a thirty-second speech you have memorized that summarizes you book in case you get in an elevator with your dream … Continue reading
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Writer’s Conference Prep: The One Sheet
The one sheet, while not necessary, is a great tool to have at a writer’s conference. But many times, it makes writer’s worried that they must have the perfect one sheet to get a book deal. This is not … Continue reading
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ACFW Writers Conference Highlights
Last week I was at the America Christian Fiction Writers Conference. There were so many great things that happened at the conference that there’s no way I could share them all. Here are a few highlights. I got to spend … Continue reading
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ACFW Conference – Help With My Elevator Pitches
Thursday morning I leave for the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. I’m excited, and I have two books to pitch. I’d love to have feedback on improving my pitches. The first novel, probably my first choice to … Continue reading
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