Optional One-on-One Sessions
ADDITIONAL SIGN-UP AND FEE REQUIRED
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ALL OPTIONAL ONE-ON-ONE SESSION LOCATIONS ARE TBD
Manuscript Review
with Hannah Grieco
Friday, March 21, 3:45 am - 5:45 pm
Saturday, March 22, 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
$35
In this 15-minute one-on-one session, Hannah Grieco (see bio) will discuss issues of character, language, and structure of your manuscript. She will look at aspects that are already strong and will suggest possible improvements.
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Submit a five-page Word Document of a work-in-progress (double-spaced, Times or Times New Roman, 12pt. font) by March 1.
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Send to writersconferencesu@gmail.com
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Reviews will be limited to the first eight people to sign up.
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We will let you know what your time-slot is closer to the conference start date.
Pitch to a Publisher
with Shawn Reilly Simmons
Friday, March 21, 3:00 - 5:30 pm
$25
Want to pitch your completed novel, short story, poetry collection, or maybe just learn about how to pitch to a publisher? Come prepared with your best oral pitch and/or questions for your 10-minute one-on-one session with Shawn Reilly Simmons of Level Best Books (see bio).
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Develop a one-sentence summary of your work.
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Choose the best focus of your pitch (such as the work’s characters or the theme).
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Describe your own writing background and experience.
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Practice pitching beforehand to a friend or family.
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Allow 3-5 minutes for the pitch.
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We will let you know what your time-slot is closer to the conference start date.
Pitch to an Agent
with Natalie Kimber
Friday, March 21, 2:30 - 6:00 pm
$25
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Want to pitch your completed novel, short story, poetry collection, or maybe just learn about how to pitch to a literary agent? Come prepared with your best oral pitch and/or questions for your 15-minute one-on-one session with Natalie Kimber of The Rights Factory (see bio).
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Develop a one-sentence summary of your work.
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Choose the best focus of your pitch (such as the work’s characters or the theme).
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Describe your own writing background and experience.
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Practice pitching beforehand to a friend or family.
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Pitches are limited to the first twelve attendees to sign up.
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We will let you know what your time-slot is closer to the conference start date.