Publishing Connections Conference Courtyard by Marriott, International Drive/Convention Center July 14-17, 2008 Orlando, FL (Keep Checking Back for Updates)     Advance your writing career Welcome Reception Personal ICRS Badge Choose from two intense workshops: Get Published Now or Book Proposal Blitz Make publishing connections* Learn about industry changes Host your own book signing at the CLASS booth** Shop Christian retail vendors Meet authors, attend book signings, free concerts and movie previews Get Published Now – Directed by Linda Gilden In this fast-paced, two-morning workshop, Linda Gilden and personal mentors will work with you one-one-one to edit and rewrite your original piece of work. Completed articles will be compiled into an anthology published following ICRS. You will receive 20 copies of the book six weeks after the workshop. You can also order additional copies at a discount. This workshop is excellent for those seeking their first writing credit, those who would like individual and specialized help with an article, and speakers who want to have an additional title for their book tables. (One mentor per two attendees) Mentors for Get Published Now at Publishing Connections 2008 are: Cheri Cowell Julie Ferwerda Lessie Harvey Dianne Matthews Susan Osborn Karen Porter Vonda Skelton Pamela Sonnemoser Monday July 14 and Tuesday July 15 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon   Book Proposal Blitz – Directed by Tama Westman ~9 out of 10 nonfiction books are sold from a nonfiction book proposal~ What do you need to get your book proposal crafted, written and ultimately sold? This hands-on workshop with Tama Westman will help you refine and polish all aspects of your book proposal in just 2 afternoons so you can pitch your book idea with confidence, knowing you have a polished proposal to present. Bring your laptop, your work-in-progress and let’s get busy in a blitz to success! Dan Penwell, AMG Editor, will start our workshop off with a bang with critical information for a successful book proposal. Dan will briefly share his tips on How to Make an Editor Sit Up and Beg! Monday July 14 and Tuesday July 15 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm     Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your writing career. Contact Ramona at 800-433-6633 to reserve your spot now! *ICRS badge gets you into this closed tradeshow where you will meet authors, editors and others in the publishing industry. **Authors with new book releases should contact the CLASS office to schedule an author event in the CLASS booth.        CLASServices, Inc. Copyright 2001

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