The LA Writers' Conference will be an opportunity for aspiring writers to learn about the writing industry from professionals. We will be discussing issues such as style, common mistakes to avoid, intersecting genres, editing, as well as other topics.
This all day conference is hosted by the Women's National Book Association, Los Angeles, a non-profit literary organization. For more information about the event and the chapter, please visit http://www.wnba-books.org/la/ or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Seating is limited so register soon!
Program
9:00 AM
Welcome and How to Get the Most Out of the Conference
9:30 AM
Motivational Keynote Speaker Kathryn Fitzmaurice
10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:45 AM
The Craft of Memoir Writing with Reyna Grande
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Hook, Line, and Sinker: Author Mistakes with Lisa Cron, Barbara DeSantis, and Samantha Dunn. Moderated by Lindsay Lees
12:00 Lunch
12:45 PM
The Publication Process: Tradtional and Independently Published Approaches with Sheri Fink, Erink Kaplan, and Tiffany Windsor. Moderated by Reyna Grande.
2:00 PM
Journey to Publication with Natashia Deon, Nancy Spiller, and Elizabeth L. Silver. Moderated by Ruth Klein.
3:00 PM
Distinctions Between Genres with Gary Phillips. Moderated by Lindsay Lees.
3:30 PM
Closing Keynote Speaker Anita Finlay
4:00 PM Closing/Networking