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2010 Written In The Stars Writers' Conference

DATE

Friday March 5th and Saturday March 6th, 2010

LOCATION

The Holiday Inn Financial Plaza
5555 Financial Plaza.
Shreveport, Louisiana

Call 318-688-1877 for reservations and ask for the NOLA STARs Conference rate ($90/night)
NOTE: The conference room block will only be held until Feb. 17th, so be certain to get your reservation in early!

WORKSHOP AND SPEAKER LINEUP to date

  • Sarah H. Baker--How Not To Start From Scratch
  • Kathleen Baldwin --The Secret Life of Pantsers
  • Sandy Blair--Mark That Historical SOLD
  • Beth Cornelison--Getting Your Story Off To The Right Start
  • Kaye Dacus--The Fundamentals of Critiquing
  • Allen Davis III--Why Write A Play
  • Robyn DeHart--Bigger Than Botox:  Practical Instructions For When Your Book Needs More Than A Facelift
  • Tracy Garrett--Rejection!  When They Say Your Baby's Ugly
  • Tina Gerow--Living The Life Of A Writer: Is It All Really Glamour & Bon Bons
  • Winnie Griggs--Honing Your Pitch:  Making The Most Of Your 10 minutes
  • Tessa McDermid--Nonfiction For The Down Times
  • Susan Meier--Mama Always Liked You Better than Me (Or Mining Your Characters’ Pasts for Compelling Conflicts)
  • Terry Odell--Dialogue Basics – Who's Talking Now?
  • Colleen Thompson--How To Finish The Book
  • Lori Wilde--Layering Your Scenes For Maximum Impact
  • Gina Wilkins--Writing Within the Lines: How to Make a Living in Category Romance

 AND 

Special Industry Track:  (more to come)

  • Laura Bradford of Bradford Literary Agency , "Professionalism"
  • Connie Cox  and Barnes & Noble CRM Elizabeth Hadwin  “Selling Your Novel: A Bookseller’s Perspective” 
  • Beth Miller of Writers House, "Submissions - From An Agent's Perspective"  
  • Sara Reyes of Fresh Fiction  “The Best Selling Author’s Marketing Plan (even on a miniscule budget)”
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ATTENDING  INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS   

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friday, March 5th
    Early Bird Sessions at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM
    Editor/Agent Panel at 8:00 PM
    Meet & Greet Reception   9:00 - 10:30 PM
     
  • Saturday, March 6th
    Workshops, Editor/Agent appointments
    An on-site booksigning
    An evening reception, including finger foods

     

  • Schedule subject to change.  A more detailed schedule will be posted closer to the conference date

 

REGISTRATION FEES

  • NOLA STARs Members  (must be a member at the time of conference for member rate to apply)
    Before 01/10/09 - $80
    Before 02/24/09 - $105
     
  • Non-NOLA STARs Members
    Before 01/10/09 - $100
    Before 02/24/09 - $125
     
  • Last minute registration fee (on or after 02/24/09) is $150 across the board.      
    Registration will be limited to 125 attendees.

Registration opens November 15, 2009 for NOLA STARs members

Registration opens December 01, 2009 for all others

 

 

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Questions? Contact our Conference Coordinator.

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