Washington Writer’s Conference
Saturday, June 11
The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD
Registration: 8:00-9:10
Session I: 9:15-10:00
Literary Agent Q. and A.
A successful agent offers an insider’s perspective on both the nonfiction and fiction markets
Speaker:
Shannon O’Neill—agent and director of domestic rights, Sagalyn Literary Agency
Session II: 10:10 – 11:00
Marketing Your Work
How-to lessons from leading publicists and publishing industry experts
Panelists:
Gene Taft–former NY publishing veteran (Viking/Penquin, Free Press), book/author PR
Wendy Coakley-Thompson—novelist who covers publishing industry for Examiner.com
Bethanne Patrick—founder of AOL Books Channel, The Book Maven, & The Book Studio on WETA
Session III: 11:10 — 12:00
Mysteries and Thrillers
Writing and publishing tips from well-published, seasoned professionals
Panelists:
James Grady – author of Six Days of the Condor, Mad Dogs, and many other novels
John Gilstrap—NY Times bestselling author of eight thrillers, including Nathan’s Run
Clyde Linsley—author of several historical mysteries, including Death of a Mill Girl
Luncheon, with Plenary Speaker: 12:15 – 1:30
Address by John Ross, Executive Editor of American Heritage Magazine, former senior editor of Smithsonian, and bestselling non-fiction author of War on the Run.
Afternoon Sessions
Session IV: 1:40 – 2:30
Writing for Movies and TV
Crafting, and selling, a screenplay
Panelists
John Gilstrap—Bestselling author who has adapted four novels for movies
Adam Meyer—screenwriter for shows on Fox, CBS, The Discovery Channel, and more
Khris Baxter—instructor and screenwriter with five optioned screenplays
Moderator: Beata Plonka—screenwriter and fiction author
Break: 2:30 – 2:50
Session V: 2:50 – 3:40
Connecting with a live audience
How to be a great live reader of your own work
Panelists:
Presenter: Buzz Mauro— Co-Director of Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, actor in Shakespeare Theater and Signature Theater productions, Helen Hayes Award nominee.
(Presentation will include demonstration with an audience volunteer.)
Session VI: 3:50 – 4:40.
Historical Narratives
Seasoned writers who have successfully published historical fiction discuss some techniques for bringing the past alive
Panelists:
Barbara Esstman—author of The Other Anna and Night Ride Home
C M Mayo—author of The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire and Sky Over El Nido
Natalie Wexler—author of A More Obedient Wife: A Novel of the Early Supreme Court
Moderator: David Taylor—author of Soul of a People: The WPA Writer’s Project Uncovers Depression of America
4:45 – 6:15: Networking wine reception – meet, chat, and drink with other writers
Pricing – It’s a great deal! – Walk-ins welcome
–$99 for AIW or TWC members in advance
–$129 for AIW or TWC members at the door
–$129 for non-members in advance
–$149 for non-members at the door
For advance payment, please mail a check to:
American Independent Writers
Annual Writer’s Conference
1001 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite 701
Washington, DC 20036
To pay in advance by credit card, call Donald at 703-660-9336.
Questions? Please email Mark at taral566@yahoo.com.
