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EVENT | Literary Breakthrough Conference Provides Authors Access to Book Industry Professionals

Jan 11, 2010 Comments Off by

Houston, TX (BlackNews.com) — The Literary Breakthrough Conference, held Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Houston, Texas in conjunction with the National Black Book Festival, gives authors unprecedented access to book industry professionals in three major fields: literary agents, publishers and marketers. At this all-day event, top book industry experts will [...]

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Black Writers Reunion & Conference 2010 Atlanta – CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS

Nov 16, 2009 1 Comment by

Black Writers Reunion & Conference is accepting proposals for workshops and seminars on the craft and business of writing to be presented at the 6th BWRC in Atlanta, Georgia, June 23-26, 2010. We invite presentations that demonstrate insight and expertise on the craft and business of fiction, nonfiction, writing for the web, songwriting, blogging for [...]

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Literary Breakthrough Conference – May 21, 2010

Aug 03, 2009 2 Comments

Literary Breakthrough Conference In Conjunction with the National Black Book Festival Get Signed  ●   Get Published  ●   Get Publicity Friday, May 21, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1700 Smith St., Houston, TX Visit the Conference Website for Registration Details!

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Virtual Fiction Writers Conference, April 16-18, 2009

Mar 27, 2009 Comments Off

Taking It To The Next Level In 2009 Virtual Fiction Writers Conference “Coming to a computer and telephone near you!” Thursday, April 16, 2009 – Saturday, April 18, 2009 $50 Registration Fee Includes All Sessions! Faith Based Fiction Writers of Atlanta, formerly Visions in Print Writers Group are hosting their second annual Virtual Writers Conference. [...]

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African-American Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators 1st Conference Apr. 25, 2009, Charlotte NC

Dec 30, 2008 1 Comment

African-American Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference provides new and seasoned writers and artists with opportunities to network and learn from expert editors and published authors and illustrators in Charlotte, NC, April 25, 2009. “I bet I could write or illustrate a kids’ book.” Has this thought ever crossed your mind? Or are you a [...]

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Romance Slam Jam Celebrates 15 Years with a Celebration Cruise

Aug 28, 2008 1 Comment

The Romance Slam Jam Conference will celebrate its 15th Anniversary with a Celebration Cruise With the theme, Back to the Future, participants can plan to depart from Miami, Florida , Saturday, April 10, 2010 and embark on a five day Carnival Cruise voyage. Featured authors include Andrea Jackson, Angela Benson, Beverly Jenkins, Chrystal Rhodes, and [...]

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The Desire to Inspire Writer’s Workshop Series

Aug 19, 2008 Comments Off

Houston, TX (BlackNews.com) – The Desire to Inspire Writers’ Workshop is the first of a series of seminars created and hosted by Author, Educator and Motivational Speaker Sharon C. Jenkins, also known as "The Master Communicator." This seminar is titled, AuthorizeMe, designed to help aspiring authors get their book idea down on paper and into [...]

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National Christian Writers Conference to be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Aug 18, 2008 Comments Off

By Sandra Thomas Cheryl Lacey Donovan to be among presenters at the National Christian Writers Conference Award winning author, Cheryl Lacey Donovan will be among the presenters at the National Christian Writers Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia in September. Cheryl’s topic is Strategic Book Placement in the Marketplace. "Writing the book is the easiest part," [...]

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