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Advance your career with up-to-date information about publishing, copyright protection, affordable marketing strategies, social media tools and much more.
PROGRAM
9:00-10:00 am: Registration, light breakfast, visit literature table, networking opportunities.
10:00-11:15 am: From Article to Book: Using a Journal Article to Pitch and win a Book Contract - Award Winning Journalist & Book Author Herb Boyd discusses how he pitched book proposals based on journal articles.
11:15-11:30 am: Break time
11:30 am -12:45 pm: Adventures in Publishing - Tim Sheard (Hard Ball Press) & Dave Bass (freelance book designer) discuss negotiating a book contract, assigning copyright & ISBN, low cost, professional-grade book formatting, print & fulfillment options for the self-published author, targeting your market, and much more.
12:45-2:00 pm: Luncheon and panel discussion, "The Future of the Book," literary agents Lindsay Edgecombe & Gary Heidt, and Strand Bookseller Gregg Farrell discuss the future of the printed word and new content platforms. 2:00-3:15 pm: Social Media for Writers: Mining Facebook LinkedIn, Twitter, and more, with Elana Levin & Charles Lenchner.
3:15-3:30 pm: Break time
3:30-5:00 pm: Promote Yourself: Video Trailers, Head Shots & Book Covers, and Back-of-the-Book Hooks - Malcolm Douglas Brown, Deneka Pattiston & Marion Hammon discuss successful, affordable promotion materials.
5:00-6:00 pm: Cocktail Party & Open Mic
Register early, seats are limited! Price: $30 NWU members, $45 non-members. Non-members who join during the conference will receive a $15 refund.
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LocationNational Writers Union's Headquarters (View)
256 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
United States
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Minimum Age: 16 |
Kid Friendly: No |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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