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2021 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.
2021 Thursday
The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing. Crafting that First Draft.
- Latoya C. Smith
The 18th Las Vegas Writers Conference officially begins with a welcome from Audrey at 2:00 p.m.
Track 1
No Excuses - Start Your Book Now - Kristin OwensTrack 2
Panel: Fix That Query! - Saritza Hernandez, Sam Hiyate, Amy Collins, Dr. De'Andrea MatthewsTrack 3
Let's Talk Street Team, Book Reviewers, and More - Angela AndersonTrack 1
Finding Flash: Why Every Writer Should Explore the Short Short Form - Veronica KlashTrack 2
Non-Fiction Proposal Writing - Devoney LooserTrack 3
Writing for the YA/Teen Market - Danny ManusTrack 1
Worldbuilding Foundations - Gregory A. KompesTrack 2
Pitching -- Don’t Sweat it! Or, swallow, gulp, or pass out… - Marilyn R. AtlasTrack 3
Editing 911: Dead giveaways that a book is self-published - Jami Carpenter
Introduction of faculty, followed by a speech from Amanda Skenandore at 6:30 p.m.
2021 Friday
Track 1
Adapting Material for TV & Film - Brad SchreiberTrack 2
The Little Red Riding Hood Dilemma: What Kind of Publisher to Aim for, Big, Medium/Small, Self - Martha EngberTrack 3
Marketing Post-Pandemic - Latoya C. Smith, Amy Collins, Angela Anderson, Dr. De'Andrea MatthewsTrack 1
Mastering Mood - Amanda SkenandoreTrack 2
Writing for Magazines - Kristin OwensTrack 3
Author Platform & Branding for Fiction Writers - Saritza HernandezTrack 1
Palm of Hand State of Mind Workshop - Veronica KlashTrack 2
Mastering the Short Pitch for Film & TV - Danny ManusTrack 3
Online Media Kits - Gregory A. Kompes
When an agent or editor’s inbox is overflowing and other responsibilities are calling, how far do they read a first page before moving on to 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.
Track 1
Creating Memorable Characters - Marilyn R. AtlasTrack 2
Hybrid Publishing: A New Path to Literary Success - Dr. De'Andrea MatthewsTrack 3
Engaging Social Media for Emerging Authors - Devoney LooserTrack 1
Nightmare on Editor Street - Jami CarpenterTrack 2
The Perfect Pitch - Latoya C. SmithTrack 3
The Dreaded Numbers: Using data and research to improve your book sales. - Amy CollinsTrack 1
Panel: Paving the Way to Diverse & Inclusive Writing - Gregory Kompes, Amanda Skenandore, Dr. De'Andrea MatthewsTrack 2
A Decent Proposal: How to Get in Bed with a Publisher Without Losing Your Shirt - Saritza HernandezTrack 3
Books, Books, And More Books...Marketing and PR 101 - Angela Anderson
Speech from Devoney Looser at 5:30 p.m.
2021 Saturday
Track 1
13 Things Bad Screenwriters Commonly Do - Brad SchreiberTrack 2
Writing for Magazines - Kristin OwensTrack 3
Get Seen: Book marketing and promotion in 15 minutes a day. - Amy CollinsTrack 1
Worldbuilding Foundations - Gregory A. KompesTrack 2
What Publishers Want (And Authors Need) - Sam HiyateTrack 3
It’s a Jungle Out There: How to navigate ‘the’ Amazon - Jami CarpenterTrack 1
Flaming Good Dialogue: How to Create Unforgettable Characters Through Exchanges That Singe - Martha EngberTrack 2
Adapting Material for TV & Film - Brad SchreiberTrack 3
Engaging Social Media for Emerging Authors - Devoney Looser
When an agent or editor’s inbox is overflowing and other responsibilities are calling, how far do they read a first page before moving on to 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.
Track 1
Finding Flash: Why Every Writer Should Explore the Short Short Form - Veronica KlashTrack 2
Panel: Diversity and Inclusion from a Publishing Perspective - Latoya C. Smith, Sam Hiyate, Saritza Hernandez, Amy CollinsTrack 3
The Ten-Level Customer Pathway - Dr. De'Andrea MatthewsTrack 1
No Excuses - Start Your Book Now - Kristin OwensTrack 2
Non-Fiction Proposal Writing - Devoney LooserTrack 3
How to Polish Your Scripts Tight & Right - Danny ManusTrack 1
Imitation – How Studying Other Writers Can Help You Grow Your Own Style and Voice - Amanda SkenandoreTrack 2
The Little Red Riding Hood Dilemma: What Kind of Publisher to Aim for, Big, Medium/Small, Self - Martha EngberTrack 3
Let's Talk Street Team, Book Reviewers, And More - Angela Anderson
Speech from Latoya C. Smith at 5:30 p.m.
Would you like to Pitch Your Book to an agent or publisher? (Page Coming Soon!)
Would you like to Review Your Work with an industry expert? (Page Coming Soon!)
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 info@lasvegaswritersconference.com
Spaces are limited and all are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
