SFWC 2019 Presenters Handouts

SFWC 2019 Presenters Handouts

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Making This Your Best Writers Conference Ever

(Kevin Smokler & Nina Amir)

Indie Editors

Breakout #1

Prepping the Perfect Pitch: Novel and Memoir (Heather Lazare, Andy Ross, Kristina Meister)

Queries: What They Are and How to Craft a Great One (Dawn Frederick)

Fiction: The Novelist’s Journey Down the Scary Rabbit Hole (Kristen Lamb, Alessandra Harris, Mary Rakow)

Nonfiction: How to Turn Your Blog into a Book Production Machine (Nina Amir)

Breakout #2

Prepping the Perfect Pitch: Nonfiction (Dawn Frederick, Kristen Moeller)

Prepping the Perfect Pitch: Children’s/YA (Jennie Kendrick, Jennifer March Soloway)

Fiction: Nailing Your Novel’s 1st Page (Alex White, Beth Barany, Monica Wesolowska)

Nonfiction: Legal Concerns for Nonfiction Writers (Helen Sedwick)

Plenary Session – Publishing Options (Patrick Aylward, Mark Coker, Andrew Burleson, Dan Wood, Kinga Jentetics, Kathy Meis. Moderator: Carla King) 6:00-7:00 pm

Breakout #3

Special Kids Session-Open to the Public (Marissa Moss)

Meet the Fiction Agents (Lisa Abellera, Amelia Appel, Dawn Frederick, Annie Hwang, Dorian Maffei, Laurie McLean, Patricia Nelson, Monica Odom, Paul Stevens, Jennifer Chen Tran, Gordon Warnock, Carlisle Webber. Moderator: Jessica Zafarris)

Childrens/YA: Differences between PB, MG & YA…and All the Other Age Groups In-Between! (Eric Elfman, Mekisha Telfer, Nikki Garcia, Victoria Piontek. Moderator: Jennifer March Soloway)

Self-Pub: An Introduction to Self-Publishing Your Ebook (Jim Azevedo)

Fiction: Masterful Scene Structure (Jordan Rosenfeld, Nina Schuyler, Kathleen Antrim)

Nonfiction: Build Your Online Platform (Nina Amir, Stephanie Chandler, Anne Janzer)

Mktg/Biz: What You Need to Know to Get Started Online (Linda Lee)

Breakout #4

Meet the Childrens/YA Agents and Editors (Lisa Abellera, Amelia Appel, Dawn Frederick, Nikki Garcia, Annie Hwang, Taylor Martindale Kean, Jennie Kendrick, Dorian Maffei, Laurie McLean, Patricia Nelson, Jennifer March Soloway, Mekisha Telfer, Gordon Warnock, Carlisle Webber. Moderator: Jessica Zafarris)

Childrens/YA: Write Fast, Revise Slowly (Eric Elfman, Maggie Tokuda-Hall)

Self-Pub: Creating a Bestseller Website (Linda Lee)

Fiction: Writing with Page-Turning Tension (Jordan Rosenfeld)

Nonfiction: Productivity Tips for Writing Your Nonfiction Book (Anne Janzer)

Mktg/Biz: How to Find & Work With a Publicist (Rusty Shelton, Tracy Oliver, Joey Garcia, Penny Sansevieri)

Breakout #5

Meet the Nonfiction Agents (Peter Beren, Dawn Frederick, Kristen Moeller, Monica Odom, Andy Ross, Jennifer Chen Tran, Gordon Warnock. Moderator: Jessica Zafarris)

Childrens/YA: Marketing Books for Children (Victoria Piontek, Eric Elfman, Maggie Tokuda-Hall. Moderator: Andrea Brown)

Self-Pub: Book Formatting Strategies: How to DIY or Manage Formatting for Ebooks, Paperbacks, and Hardcover Books (Patrick Aylward, Mark Coker, Dan Wood, Adam Woods. Moderator: Paul Kilpatrick)

Fiction: An Exploration of the 21 senses (Beth Barany)

Nonfiction: Advanced Book Marketing & Launch Strategies (Stephanie Chandler)

Mktg/Biz: Can You Hear Me Now: Audiobooks and Podcasts (Alex White, Carla King)

Breakout #6

Meet the Fiction Editors (Libby Edelson, Tory Hartmann, Brenda Knight, Danielle Marshall, Jane Ormerod, Daniela Rapp, Steve Saffel, Jacob Weisman. Moderator: Jessica Zafarris)

Childrens/YA: Point of View: Crafting an Authentic KidLit Voice as an Adult (Mekisha Telfer, Nikki Garcia. Moderator: Andrea Brown)

Self-Pub: Author Income Diversity: Simplifying Sales and Adding Affiliate Income using Universal Book Links (Dan Wood, Kevin Tumlinson)

Fiction: 4 Fatal Flaws of Fiction Writing (Nina Schuyler, Ransom Stephens, Alessandra Harris, Monica Wesolowska)

Nonfiction: Land a Nonfiction Book Deal (Gordon Warnock, Dawn Frederick, Jason Gardner, Jennifer Chen Tran)

Mktg/Biz: 10 Steps to Building a Bestselling Author Platform (Rusty Shelton)

Breakout #7

Meet the Nonfiction Editors (Libby Edelson, Jason Gardner, Brenda Knight, Jane Ormerod, Daniela Rapp, Steve Saffel. Moderator: Jessica Zafarris)

Quiz Marketing: Fun. Addictive. Smart. (Nick Alter)

Self-Pub: Professionalism Matters: Make Your Self-Published Books Look Identical to Traditionally Published Books (Stephanie Chandler, Patrick Aylward, Kathy Meis. Moderator: Carla King)

Fiction: How to Write Stunning Sentences (Nina Schuyler)

Nonfiction: Getting Local Media Attention as a Subject Matter Expert (Joey Garcia)

Mktg/Biz: Writer’s Groups: How to Form or Join One and Accelerate Your Writing (Kristen Moeller)

Breakout #8

How to Create A Million-Copy Bestseller (Kerry Lonsdale, Gordon Warnock, Danielle Marshall)

Poetry: Craft & Editing Short Topics (Poetry as Ritual, Culture, and Warfare – Kim Shuck, 3 Sources for Inspiration & Getting into a Writing State That Works For You – Joan Gelfand, Becoming a Poet; Putting Yourself in Your Poetry – Mary Mackey, Honing Your Editing Skills & Trusting Your Instincts – Jane Ormerod, Virtuoso Editing Techniques – Diane Frank, Moderator: Richard Loranger) A

Tips for Pacing and Clarity in Your Writing (Steve Saffel) B

Childrens/YA: Publishing Journeys (Gail Carriger, Sandy Stark McGinnis, Diana Toledano, Randy Ribay. Moderator: Jennifer March Soloway)

Self-Pub: Your Book in Color: How to Create, Print, and Distribute Full-color Children’s, Travel, Coffee-table, and other Books, or Add Inserts or Spot-color to your Black-and-white Book (Patrick Aylward)

Fiction: Crime and Punishment (Rick Acker, George Fong, Kristen Lamb)

Nonfiction: Self-Publishing Nonfiction (Carla King, Stephanie Chandler, Karl Palachuk)

Mktg/Biz: Sound Like a Celebrity: Tips & Techniques for Public Speaking (Jess Ponce)

Breakout #9

Poetry: Publishing Panel, Q&A Format (Jim Azevedo of Smashwords, Diane Frank of Blue Light Press, Jane Ormerod of Great Weather for Media, Jennifer Josephs of Manic D Press, Bruce Isaacson of Zeitgeist Press, Authors: Joan Gelfand, Richard Loranger, Andy Jones, Chaya Bhuvaneswar, Moderator: Lissa Provost) A until 3:15 pm

Get Inside Your Readers’ Brains: The Neuroscience of How to Make Readers Laugh and Cry (Ransom Stephens)

Childrens/YA: Creating a Picture Perfect Picture Book (Douglas Rees, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Diana Toledano)

Self-Pub: Bestselling Ebook Secrets (Mark Coker)

Fiction: Mastering the Art of Suspense (Rick Acker, George Fong, Kerry Lonsdale, Kathleen Antrim. Moderator: Danielle Marshall)

Nonfiction: Lifestyle Writing (Barb Santos, Carla King, Joey Garcia, Penny Warner)

Screenwriting: Perfecting the Mechanics (Paul Zeidman, EJ de Brun, Cali Gilbert)

Breakout #10

Books to Screen: Turning Books into Movies, TV & Streaming Successes (EJ de Brun, Christine Conradt, Cali Gilbert) B

Childrens/YA: Crafting Memorable YA characters (Gail Carriger, Kristina Meister, Randy Ribay. Moderator: Jennifer March Soloway)

Self-pub: Make Your English Ebook BIG in China and other International Markets (Kinga Jentetics)

Fiction: Villains, Antagonists, and Other Baddies (Kristen Lamb)

Nonfiction: Revenue Streams for Nonfiction Writers (Jim Horan, Karl Palachuk, Stephanie Chandler)

Mktg/Biz: What Really Happens in NY Publishing: A Q&A (Libby Edelson, Sam Horn, Daniela Rapp.)

Breakout #11

Poetry: You’ve Got a Book, Now What? Short Topics (Creating a Marketing Plan – Jennifer Josephs, Submitting to Contests, Periodicals, & Anthologies – Jane Ormerod, Giving Great Readings – Mary Mackey, Connecting to the Poetry Community – Richard Loranger, Moderator: Andy Jones) A

Fiction: Building a Believable Fantasy World (Alex White, Ransom Stephens, Steve Saffel, Gail Carriger. Moderator: C. S. Lakin) B

Childrens/YA: Middle Grade Madness: Making Great Books for Young Readers (Penny Warner, Sandy Stark McGinnis, Douglas Rees)

Tech/Mktg: How to Find Beta Readers and Turn Them into a Team of Superfans to Perfect your Story, Market your Book, and Launch to Five-star Reviews (Andrew Burleson)

Fiction: The Romance Factor (Rachelle Ayala, Beth Barany, Kerry Lonsdale. Moderator: Tanya Egan Gibson)

Nonfiction: How to Write How-To Books (Anne Janzer, Karl Palachuk, Jim Horan)

Filmmaking: How to Break into Hollywood (EJ de Brun, Cali Gilbert, Christine Conradt)

Breakout #12

Mktg/Biz: How to Make Money Selling Books on Amazon (Penny Sansevieri)

Mktg/Biz: Reach Readers All Over the World from Your Desk with a Website, Blog, and Email Newsletter (Linda Lee)

Fiction: How to Craft Distilled, Dynamic Dialogue (Alex White, Nina Schuyler, Rachelle Ayala)

Nonfiction: Memoir Writing (Linda Joy Myers, Joey Garcia, Monica Wesolowska)

Graphic Novels & Comics: More than Zap! Bam! Pow! (Gordon Warnock, Steve Saffel)

Breakout #13

Historical Research: How to Make the Past Come Alive Accurately (Taryn Edwards, Brigid O’Farrell)

Self-Pub: Step-By-Step Success: Managing All the Steps it Takes to Produce and Publish a Book (Stephanie Chandler, Carla King)

Fiction: Setting is More Than a Place (Kristen Lamb, Kristina Meister, Nina Schuyler)

Nonfiction: The Art of Personal Essay (Joey Garcia, Linda Joy Myers, Barb Santos)

Mktg/Biz: Syncing your Book to the Market with Metadata and Competitive Analysis to Guarantee 5-star reviews (Kathy Meis)

Breakout #14

I Can’t Believe I Wrote This Thing: Tips for Writing Even When You’re Busy, Isolated or Running Out of Confidence and Energy (Sam Horn)

Self Pub: Distribution with Amazon and Beyond: Understanding Distribution Opportunities, Terms and Sales Channels (Patrick Aylward, Mark Coker, Dan Wood, Kinga Jentetics)

Fiction: Your Protagonist’s Transformational Journey (C. S. Lakin)

Nonfiction: How to Create an Author Career Plan (Nina Amir)

Self-Pub: How to Sell your Book Direct for More Profit and Reader Engagement (Sahil Lavingia, Paul Kilpatrick, Karl Palachuk. Moderator: Carla King)

Mktg/Biz: Getting Your Book Reviewed (Penny Sansevieri)