{"id":442,"date":"2013-01-21T13:31:57","date_gmt":"2013-01-21T21:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/annaalexander.net\/wordpress\/?p=442"},"modified":"2013-01-21T13:31:57","modified_gmt":"2013-01-21T21:31:57","slug":"wanted-workshop-proposals-for-the-2013-emerald-city-writers-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.annaalexander.net\/wordpress\/wanted-workshop-proposals-for-the-2013-emerald-city-writers-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Wanted- Workshop Proposals for the 2013 Emerald City Writers Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

A conference is only as strong as it\u2019s workshop line-up. As the workshop chair of the 2013 Emerald City Writers Conference, I have been charged with the task of compiling a kick-ass group of people to teach, inform and inspire 300 authors. No small job indeed.<\/p>\n

February 1st<\/sup> is when we will be accepting workshop proposals for the October conference. My assistant chair, Anna Richland, and I have put together a wish list of workshop proposals we hope to see.<\/p>\n

Craft workshops are a must at a any conference aimed at writers, however, we are expecting to see proposals that go beyond what you can learn from in a book. We would love to see topics such as what is the difference between polishing and finishing, how to keep momentum going in a series or how to overcome the obstacles that come when writing a second book. What about characterization? How do you create a heroine a reader wants to be friends with and not find annoying?<\/p>\n

The publishing industry changes as often as Taylor Swift changes boyfriends. Think ahead to October. What will be the hot topics we as authors will need to be thinking about? How does Goodreads work and how can I use that platform to gain readership? How about the inner workings of an acquisitions meeting?<\/p>\n

Research workshops are always a favorite. MA Taylor always presents fantastic workshops about law enforcement, and last year Christa McHugh talked about trauma medicine. I love these topics because I don\u2019t have ready access to this information. Not only do I learn something that can inspire a scene, but I meet great people who then become fantastic contacts for future questions.<\/p>\n

Last year we had over 120 proposals submitted to fill 48 slots, so I know you all must be wondering \u00a0how does one stand out from the crowd to get their workshop selected. \u00a0Creativity is key, as well as the broad appeal of the topic. Our attendees cover all genres, skill sets and publishing types, and we want to offer something for everyone. We also want to know your experience in the topic you\u2019re presenting. Experience is everything.<\/p>\n

One aspect that can change a \u201cyes\u201d decision to a \u201cno\u201d is audio visual requirements. I know, who would have guessed, but it\u2019s true. Conference facilities charge bukoo bucks\u00a0 for AV carts, which leaves us with limited space to accommodate workshops that require audio visual. Those speakers that can be flexible with their AV needs should state that on their proposals and increase their chances for selection.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s excited now? Who\u2019s inspired? Who knows a workshop speaker you want to hear at the next conference? Let them know we want to hear from them February 1st<\/sup>.\u00a0 My hope is my email will be overflowing with awesome proposals and I need all of you to make that happen.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>*For more information on the Emerald City Writers Conference go to http:\/\/gsrwa.org\/conference.php<\/a> or email me at ECWCworkshop@gmail.com<\/p>\n

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