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AIW President’s Report : August 2010
Dear Members,
Hope your August was sunny and fun, and you’re now back in the groove. I have several items to bring to your attention this month. More information will be available soon on all these events, but for now, here’s a brief heads up on what’s coming up:
–Our “Going Freelance” seminar is set for Oct. 9. Save the date!
This is a terrific seminar for both new and veteran freelancers, loaded with practical information on everything from rate-setting and query letters to taxes and marketing.
–We are happy to offer all AIW members a great new deal: half off the registration fee for two New York Writers Workshop pitch conferences.
The Non-Fiction Pitch conference will be held in October, and the Fiction Pitch Conference in November. While the regular registration fee for these conferences is $395, AIW members may participate for only $200.
This is the first year that AIW is partnering with the New York Writers Workshop for these exciting conferences. Both take place in Manhattan and should be well attended by agents.
–Speaking of agents, AIW is partnering with Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts for a new workshop on Sept. 27 at Dupont Circle’s Hillyer Gallery: “What Can an Agent Do for You?”
–Writer’s Happy Hour on Sept. 13 at Bravo Bravo. Don’t miss it!
I must mention one of AIW’s sad-but-true realities: while we have a vibrant membership base and stellar programming, the sluggish economy has cut into a few of our key funding sources. Thus, we are considering a Century Club fund-raising campaign sometime in the fall.
In addition, it is vitally important that you complete and return the Author’s Coalition Survey you will soon be receiving in the mail. Our rate of response directly impacts our funding levels from this group.
In closing, let me reiterate my perpetual message: AIW needs you! Your ideas, your time, your involvement, and any other resources you may be able to offer. The more active you are, the stronger AIW will be.
Yours,
Mark Tarallo
President, AIW Board of Directors
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