master classes

An updated schedule of panels on the Writers' Conference website now has more information about our two masters classes on Saturday afternoon. These are workshop classes focused on fine-tuning your craft.

At 2 pm join best-selling author and editor Sol Stein to discuss the Actors' Studio method for generating conflict and how to write foolproof dialogue.

At 4 pm join poet, author, and faculty member of the New School Susan Mesmer to learn how to overcome writer's block and create new material when you think you cannot.

birth of a book panels - updated!

Joining Joshua Ferris, a recipient of Barnes and Noble’s Discover Great New Authors Award, to discuss the publication of his book THEN WE CAME TO THE END will be his agent, Julie Barer, from Barer Literary LLC; his editor, Reagan Arthur, from Little, Brown; the publicist for the book, Marlena Bittner; and Mark Kohut, a publishing consultant, who will be moderating the panel.

Joining Charles Bock to discuss the publication of his book BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN will be his editor, David Ebershoff, at Random House; the publicist for the book, Jynne Martin; and Alex Steele from the Gotham Writers' Workshop, who will be moderating the panel.

free download of charles bock's book!

From 12:01 a.m. Wednesday through midnight on Friday, Random House is offering a free PDF download of conference panelist Charles Bock's BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN.

saturday's schedule

The following panel discussions and workshops will be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 12:

Marketing/PR
Querial Killers: How Not to Get an Agent
Demystifying Lit Mags
Writing Process Q&A
Memoirs
Master Class with Sol Stein
Self-Publishing
Getting Past the Gatekeeper
Fiction Craft Workshop

friday's schedule

The following panel discussions will be held on FRIDAY, APRIL 11:

Independent Publishing
Birth of a Book
Fiction Agents
Nonfiction Agents
Fiction Editors
Nonfiction Editors
Online Writing/Blogging

Keynote Speakers: Lincoln Child (Lunch) and John Berendt (Cocktail Reception)

charles bock

Due to popular demand, we've added a *second* "Birth of the Book" panel. Charles Bock will be joining us to discuss his bestselling debut novel, BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN.

keynote speaker confirmed

We are thrilled to announce that bestselling author John Berendt will be our keynote speaker. Berendt is the author of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL and THE CITY OF FALLING ANGELS.