Pre Conference Opportunities


Hour of Encouragement  Open to all  
Join us on Zoom once a month on Sunday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time to be encouraged and to give encouragement to other writers. It’s a great way to make new friends. The link will come by email the week we are meeting. If you are not on my email list, click here.

Write His Answer Fellowship
– Open to all 
Join us every Monday evening for an hour, 8:00 pm Eastern Time. The link will come by email the week we are meeting. If you are not on my email list, click here.


Zoom Meetings – Links coming 

Developing a Great Nonfiction Pitch – Karen Whiting
Thursday, July 25, 3 pm ET
OR Friday, July 26, 8 pm ET

Make the best pitch to not only grab an editor’s attention to help get a contract but to start developing a marketing plan. Karen is the author of 27 traditionally published books. She will provide individual help to polish each person’s pitch. An effective pitch will, in 30 seconds:


Practice Your Fiction Pitch  info coming


Navigating the Conference 
Sunday, August 4, 8:00 pm ET
OR Monday, August 5, 8 pm ET
Zoom with Marlene to learn how to navigate the conference dashboard and to get your questions answered.

 

Video Replays to Prepare for Your Appointments

The Weight of the First Page – Linda Glaz
Learn to put POP! and action onto the first page of your work, in a manner that keeps a potential reader … well … reading. https://youtu.be/cZZwce3ohf4?

Pitching to Industry Professionals – Linda Glaz
Learn how to construct the much-needed Pitch. https://youtu.be/XwQZkOwtju4

Nonfiction One Sheet – Marlene Bagnull
Beyond explaining what needs to be included on your nonfiction one sheet and why, Marlene shares some of her journey to publication in “Who Me?” Click here for sample one sheet. https://youtu.be/RMCGbbq4BlQ 

Fiction One Sheet – Darcie Gudger
First impressions are everything. Like a resume for that dream job, your one sheet needs to leave a lasting impression on agents and editors who require them. Since expectations change like the weather, come learn how you can craft that unforgettable, colorful fiction one sheet. Click here for link to sample fiction one sheet. https://youtu.be/Zl3GMbSUd6M