Maximum Two (2) per attendee
Available ONLY to full, 3-Day Conference Attendees.
Get feedback, generate interest, open a door before you pitch.
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to have your work read and critiqued by qualified experts prior to the conference! During the conference you'll get critique notes and a private, 15-minute session with your reader.
About Submission:
Submit a brief, one to three (1-3) page synopsis, AND up to twenty (20) manuscript pages from your first chapter OR submit up to 20 pages of essays, short fiction, articles, book proposals or screenplay.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 20, 2008
No Exceptions!
Manuscript preparation:
Manuscripts must be double spaced and printed in a
legible font such as COURIER NEW, 12 pt.
The header for each page should include your name at the top left, and page number on the top right.
The cost is $65 fee per manuscript, maximum of two per attendee.
Meet with your reader at the conference:
When you meet with your reader, you may discuss any comments. This is NOT a line-by-line critique session. Use it to get feedback on areas that need additional work. The level of critique varies from reader to reader.
When choosing your reader, think about the kind of feedback you're looking for, and choose according to their field of expertise. See our website for extended biographies.
Manuscripts & scripts received later than June 20 will be returned and a
25% handling fee charged.
No Exceptions!
READERS
Nancy Christie - Adult non-fiction manuscripts.
Linda Clare - Adult fiction, creative non-fiction (essays) or memoir.
Sage Cohen - Poetry.
Carolyn Digby Conahan - Children's picture book manuscripts (w/ without illustrations.)
Stella Pope Duarte - Adult fiction novels, historical and short stories.
Hallie Ephron - Crime fiction: mystery, suspense, thrillers for adult audiences.
Julie Fast - Memoir and all non-fiction.
David Greenburg - Poetry for children, picture books.
Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant - Adult fiction and non-fiction.
Bharti Kirchner - Adult fiction and creative non-fiction.
Lee Lofland - Adult crime fiction.
Maureen McQuerry - YA, middle grade, adult literary and/or poetry.
Jessica Morrell - Adult and young adult fiction, non-fiction, memoir, how-to, etc.
Elizabeth Rusch - Children's books or articles, fiction or non-fiction, from board books
and picture books to middle grades and YA. Also adult non-fiction magazine articles, essays, or queries.
Elyn Selu - Adult fiction, all genres.
Anne W Smith - Adult fiction, personal essays, memoir, children's and Y/A.
Sheila Stephens - Adult fiction: women's fiction, mysteries, police procedurals, thrillers, and non-fiction.
Elizabeth Taylor - YA or middle reader fiction; memoir.
Eric Witchey - Adult fiction.
