- Keynote Speaker -
Walter Mosley: "This Year You Write Your Novel"
“Let the lawn get shaggy and the paint peel from the walls," says Walter
Mosley as he inspires writers to turn novel ideas into written drafts and
vibrant revisions within one year.
Walter Mosley is the author of 28 books including the Easy Rawlins’
mysteries and Fearless Jones mysteries, several works of literary fiction and
science fiction, and
nonfiction focus on social and political issues. Two movies have been made
from his work including Devil in a Blue Dress and Always Outnumbered. His most
recent novels include Killing Johnny Fry: A Sexistential Novel and This Year
You Write Your Novel. Mosley was recently honored by the Sundance Institute
for his creative and activist efforts.
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- Schedule -
Friday, April 27
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration
Welcome & Informal Buffet
Music by the Greg Winter Trio
8:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
Walter Mosley
Conference Center
Workforce Development Building
(View
Map)
(free and open to the public)
Saturday, April 28
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Check-in & Welcome
Coffee
Breakfast Buffet
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
1st Morning Sessions
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
2nd Morning Sessions
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion
2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
1st Afternoon Sessions
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
2nd Afternoon Sessions
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Poetry
Publishing Your Poetry
David Baratier
From Craft to Presentation: Actively Connecting with Your Poetry Audience
Rose Smith
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Fiction
The Middle: When You Think Your Draft Is Ready and You Want
Some Money
Kae Denino
7 Sinister Things You Must Do to Mess Up Your Characters' Lives
Michael Wilson
Creating Realistic Fatasy/Sci-Fi in a Cynical World
Michael Wilson
Listen Up! Tips and Techniques for Effective Dialogue
Ann Palazzo
The Story's Past, Present, and Future
Crystal Clark
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Nonfiction
Panel Discussion: Creative Nonfiction
Ann Palazzo, Steve Kaczmarek, Beiki Test, Sandra Gurvis
But Occasionally ... IWant to Talk about Me!: Techniques for Writing
Effective Memoirs and Creative Non-Fiction
Jan Schmittauer
Freelance Business Writer Basics
Steven Kaczmarek
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Playwriting and Screenwriting
Ten Ways to Strengthen Your Screenplay
Eric Williams
Making It Real: The Dynamics of Dialogue
Vivian Lermond
In a Minute: Writing the One Page Play
Vivian Lermonde
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Children and Young Adult
Writing Middle-Grade and Young Adult Novels
Dandi Mackall
Writing for Young Children
Dandi Mackall
Writing for the Most Enthusiastic Readers of All!
Margaret Peterson Haddox
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Alternative Genres, Alternative Markets
Transgressive Fiction
Bill Berry
Staying above Ground while Being Underground
Glen Brewer
My Space Can Be Your Space, Even if You're Older than 15
Doug Gray and
Judy Anderson
Journal Any Time, Any Where
Michelle Cope
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Agents
Writing Query Letters
Jennifer de Chiara
Working with Agents
Jennifer De Chiara
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