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Join us for our premiere multi-day virtual writing conference.
The Quills Conference is a professional writer's weekend you can attend from the comfort of your home. Learn from industry professionals what you need to be successful in writing and publishing. Whether you're looking for traditional publishing or exploring indie publishing, find insider tips from top professionals. This four-day event is packed with presentations and workshops on poetry, prose, and screenwriting. You'll even be able to pitch to agents and editors from across the country! You ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
The 2020 Basic Conference will include:
Pre-recorded classes to fill two full days
Streamed keynote addresses
A live stream of the annual Awards Ceremony
Digital copy of the 85th anniversary Anthology - The Function of Freedom
Cost: $110 for members / $150 for general public
The 2020 Full Conference will include:
The 2020 Basic Conference
An expanded line-up of LIVE and interactive 3-hour workshops, eighteen spread out over the conference.
Cost: $175 for members / $215 for general public
Email: events@leagueofutahwriters.org
Website: http://quillsconference.com/
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
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CRAFT:
Adapting a Novel to a Screenplay with Kate Jonez
Be a Poet Even in Prose: Twelve Tips for Writing Jaw-dropping Sentences with Lance Larsen
Bones of Horror with E.F. Schraeder
Character Therapy with Sofiya Pasternack
Combat as an element of World Building with J.E. Zarnofsky
Common Mistakes in First Chapters with Lesley Sabga
Crafting for Your Craft with Margot Monroe
Crafting the Perfect Romance (hint: make it not perfect) with Elana Johnson
Creating Strong Character Relationships with Janeal Falor
Editor Speaks Out: The Mistakes Everyone Makes in the First Chapter with Amy Michelle Carpenter
Filtering The Rot Inside Your Story with Maxwell Alexander Drake
Genre, Tropes, and Word Counts: Knowing What You Write, Who It's For, and How to Deliver the Goods with Angie Hodapp
Getting Started in Writing Comics with John Robinson IV
How Technology Affects Future Creativity with J.M. Cullen
Intimacy and Consent in Fiction with Rachael Bush
Magic Systems with Charlie N. Holmberg
Nouns in a New Way To Get Writing with Virginia Babcock
Plotters Vs. Pantsers with C Louis S.
Revision Triage: Where to (Re)Start with Kristy S. Gilbert
Science Fiction World Building with Zabé Ellor
Science in Fiction with Cassidy Ward
Technical Writing for Fun and Profit with Jana S. Brown
The Faceted Novel with Johnny Worthen
The Inside Out Author with Sammie Trinidad
The Poetic Voice in Writing with Jef Huntsman
The Shapes of Stories with Bryan Young
Writing Blindness with Elsa R. Sjunneson
Writing for a Series with Alex Harrow
Writing Healthy Romantic Relationships with Margot Monroe
Writing Mental Illness with Sofiya Pasternack
Writing Outside the Box: Fantasy Edition with Charlie N. Holmberg
MARKETING:
Author Newsletter with Mel Jolly
Market Your Romance To The Masses with Elana Johnson
Marketing Plan: The Beginning with Kenny B. Smith
Self Made Marketing with Elizabeth Suggs
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:
Self-Editing with Maxwell Alexander Drake
Authors Discussing Diversity in the Industry with Jayrod Garrett
Compelling Story Conflict with Heidi Thornock
Do's and Don'ts of Writing People of Color with J.T. Moore
Editors and Agents Discussing Diversity in the Industry (Sammie Trinidad: Freelance sensitivity reader and editor, Rebecca Sachiko: Managing Board Member & Sensitivity Reader for Saltandsagebooks, Crystal Yang Shelley: Owner/Editor at Rabbit with a Red Pen and Freelance Editor, Stacy Whitman: Publisher at Lee & Low Books, and Stacey Barney: Executive Editor at Penguin/G.P. Putnam's Sons) with Jayrod Garrett
Get Your *Stuff* Together: Organization for Authors with Mel Jolly
How Authors Make Money: Utilizing Subsidiary Rights to Generate Income with Kimberly Brower
Plot or Character with Kathi Oram Peterson
Q&A with Joanna Penn: The Author Mindset (with Alex Harrow)
Ten Plus Guides For Writing Contests with Jef Huntsman
The Myth of the 20lb Longsword with J.E. Zarnofsky
Using Social Media To Build A Writer Platform with Terra Luft
PUBLISHING:
5 Things I need to Represent a Manuscript with Matt Belford
Content Warnings and Why You Need Them with Alex Harrow
Non-Fiction Proposals with Eric Smith
Publishing Romance To Make a Living with Elana Johnson
Tapping Into the Indie Market with Candace J. Thomas
The Long and Short of It: Surviving as a Freelancer with Riley Black
Traditional vs. Indie vs. Hybrid with Bryan Young
What To Do With Your Manuscript Next with Jared Quan
Writing Query Letters with Eric Smith
REGISTER NOW!
All registrants will also receive a free ebook copy of the League of Utah Writers 85th Anniversary Anthology, The Function of Freedom. Upgrade to a paperback edition for just $4.95!
About the book:
For 85 years, The League of Utah Writers has worked diligently to encourage and nurture the writing talent in Utah. This collection was assembled to mark the occasion of the League’s anniversary and showcases the talent from all corners of the state. Spanning multiple genres and forms, this competitive anthology represents some of the best the League has to offer from newcomers and seasoned professionals alike.
