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Tentative 2020 Las Vegas Virtual Writers Conference Schedule (all times are PDT, three hours behind the Eastern Time Zone, and are subject to change)
Key:
- Blue: Class is being offered for the first time and will be repeated again during the conference.
- Purple: Class is being offered for a second time (sometimes by a different faculty member)
- Black: Class is being offered one time and will NOT be repeated during the conference.
2020 Thursday
Plot that Novel
Brenda Drake
The 17th Las Vegas Writers Conference officially begins with a welcome from Henderson Writers Group President Audrey Balzart at 1:00 p.m.
Afterward there is the Faculty Meet-and-Greet at 1:10 p.m.
Track 1
Short Story 101 Oksana MarafiotiTrack 2
How to Pitch an Editor/Agent Latoya C. SmithTrack 3
How to Get Reviews Now that Amazon has Changed the Rules Amy CollinsTrack 1
Writing Problems Into Profits Brandy MillerTrack 2
Staying Creative/Productive in Trying Times Gregory Kompes, Rose Drew, Jami Carpenter, Aimee AshcroftTrack 3
Grow Your Social Media Platform Jen MannTrack 1
How to write like you’re running out of time Wendy WimmerTrack 2
Master-Pitch Theatre Katharine SandsTrack 3
Make a Living as a Writer Joylynn M. Ross2020 Friday
Track 1
Writing Problems Into Profits Brandy MillerTrack 2
Fix That Query! Latoya C. Smith, Katharine Sands, Aimee Ashcraft, Rose DrewTrack 3
Relaunching Your Book Joylynn M. RossTrack 1
Blog to Book Jen MannTrack 2
Book ’em, Danno! Jami CarpenterTrack 3
Creating Your Online Media Kit Gregory A. KompesTrack 1
A Good Idea is Not Enough Kimberly BrowerTrack 2
Let's Write That Pitch Brenda DrakeTrack 3
Promoting Yourself and Your Written Works Bruce Wawrzyniak
When an agent or editor’s inbox is overflowing and other responsibilities are calling, how far do they read a first page before moving onto the next submission? Watch four industry experts respond to the anonymous first pages of conference attendees and find out if they stop reading—and why.
Panel includes: Katharine Sands, Latoya C. Smith, Diane Glazman
Track 1
Is Your Manuscript a Pinto or a Porsche? The Nuts and Bolts of Great Writing Jami CarpenterTrack 2
Trademarks and Copyright: What Can Be Protected? Amanda StevensTrack 3
Expanding your Brand And I Thought ladies: Jade & WilnonaTrack 1
Harness the Power of Dialog Gregory A. KompesTrack 2
Lessons from a Literary Editor Wendy WimmerTrack 3
You’re Being Interviewed – Be Prepared! Bruce WawrzyniakTrack 1
Writing Desire Diane GlazmanTrack 2
Master-Pitch Theatre Katharine SandsTrack 3
How to Get Reviews Now that Amazon has Changed the Rules Amy Collins
By Jami Carpenter
2020 Saturday
Track 1
Memoir 101 Oksana MarafiotiTrack 2
Let's Write That Pitch Brenda DrakeTrack 3
Make a Living as a Writer Joylynn M. RossTrack 1
Story Development Latoya C. SmithTrack 2
Trademarks and Copyright: What Can Be Protected? Amanda StevensTrack 3
The Importance of Blogging Jen MannTrack 1
Harness the Power of Dialog Gregory A. KompesTrack 2
It’s a Jungle Out There: How to Navigate ‘the’ Amazon Jami CarpenterTrack 3
Promoting Yourself and Your Written Works Bruce Wawrzyniak
When an agent or editor’s inbox is overflowing and other responsibilities are calling, how far do they read a first page before moving onto the next submission? Watch four industry experts respond to the anonymous first pages of conference attendees and find out if they stop reading—and why.
Panel includes: Katharine Sands, Aimee Ashcraft, Rose Drew
Track 1
Deepening Your Point of View Brenda DrakeTrack 2
The Publishing Map Joylynn M. RossTrack 3
How to Work and Grow Your Reader Base if You Hate Social Media Amy CollinsTrack 1
The Write Time: How To Find All The Time You Need To Write a Book Brandy MillerTrack 2
Getting Ready, Getting Read, Getting Readers Katharine SandsTrack 3
Expanding your Brand And I Thought ladies: Jade & WilnonaTrack 1
Is it Done Yet? Knowing when your manuscript is ready to query Diane GlazmanTrack 2
Lessons from a Literary Editor Wendy WimmerTrack 3
Finding Your Readers with Market Research Amy Collins
Would you like to Pitch your book to an agent or publisher?
Would you like to review your work with an industry expert?
Included in the cost of your Las Vegas Writer’s Conference registration, you may Pitch to up to two agents/publishers and discuss your work in a Blue Pencil session with up to two industry experts (editing, marketing, general advice, etc.).
Email your choice(s) to HWGPresident@gmail.com.
Spaces are limited and all are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
