Fall Writers Conference

The Wisconsin Regional Writers Association Fall Writers Conference will be held Sept. 22-24, 2006 at Ramada Inn of Janesville.

WRWA invites members, non-members, professionals, amateurs and students to attend our annual Fall Conference. Gather tips from nationally recognized speakers. Talk and share at a writers’ roundtable. Enjoy authors reading their work and shop at the book fair.

SPEAKERS

Chris Roerden, Voice—Sounds from the Submission Pile

Following a 40-year career as an editor, Chris Roerden, now an independent contract editor and publishing consultant speaks from experience as she advises writers how to have a stand-out voice that attracts an editor’s attention.

Jennifer Turner, Launching a Career, a Novel Journey

Award-winning author, Jennifer Turner, explains how her passion for storytelling, word smithing and scene crafting leads to adventure with a happy ending.

Jack Byrne, Literary Agents: Who, What, When, How and Why

Teacher and freelance writer turned literary agent, Jack Byrne answers the questions all writers ask about finding and working with agents.

Tom Montag, Writing Poetry Successfully: 99 Propositions

Poet and essayist, Tom Montag tells how personal experience influenced his writing. Tom has published five books and co-edited poets’ calendars.

Patricia Fry, The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book

The author of hundreds of articles and twenty-four books, Patricia Fry speaks from experience. She provides editing and publishing services to writers.

Jack Magestro, Changing the Paradigm of Publishing

Author and acquisitions manager for a publisher, Jack Magestro addresses today’s publishing world where marketing and selling are as important as writing.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:

Visit www.wrwa.net, email publicity@wrwa.net

Or write Bette Williams, PO Box 115, Nashotah WI 53058.

Hotel reservations call 1-800-433-7787 or 608-756-2341 Ask for WRWA rate.