Have you ever felt like you have a gift for writing and wanted to write a book but didn’t know where to start? Have you written a book but don’t know how to go about getting it published?
National best-selling and award-winning author ReShonda Tate Billingsley will present a free one-hour crash course on writing and getting published at the 2009 Black Writers Reunion & Conference. Whether you’re just toying with story ideas or have a finished manuscript, this workshop on writing and publishing basics will give you an overview of how to write a book and get it published. In this workshop, attendees will learn:
* Getting from “Page 1″ to “The End”
* Basic elements of crafting a novel - story, plot, dialogue, setting
* Benefits of mainstream publishing versus self-publishing
* Why you should ALWAYS hire an editor
* Is your idea marketable?
* Getting your book in the right hands (agents, editors, and most importantly, readers)
* Why writing the book is the easy part
* Common mistakes beginning writers make
* Why you should never write to become rich (and why it most likely won’t happen that way)
This power-packed workshop, to be presented on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, is being offered in conjunction with the fifth Black Writers Reunion & Conference. The conference, held June 18-19, offers more than 25 workshops on the craft of writing fiction and nonfiction, the art of spoken word poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, blogging, public speaking, technical writing, grant writing, website tips and tricks, writing careers, and starting your own greeting card business. The conference also covers the business side of publishing and self-publishing with sessions on book deals, pitching to agents and editors, writing book proposals, media and reader relations, editing essentials, e-publishing, literary law, self-publishing, and marketing, among others.
Admission to this workshop is free and open to the public, but space is limited and reservations before May 1 are required. Seats will go quickly and early reservations are strongly encouraged. A downloadable application form and complete details on the conference are available on the conference website at
www.blackwriters.org. Accommodations are available for workshop attendees at the Golden Nugget on Wednesday and Thursday, June 17-18, at a rate of $59 per night. BWRC can be reached by phone at 413.235.4002.
About ReShonda Tate Billingsley
ReShonda Tate Billingsley is an award-winning national bestselling author of 17 books, all published by Simon and Schuster/Pocket Books. Her sophomore novel, LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN, is being made into a movie and national touring stage play of which she is Executive Producer and actress Regina King is Director. Five of her other books, have also been optioned for film by CodeBlack Entertainment. A former reporter with Fox 26 News in Houston, ReShonda has appeared on the Essence Bestseller’s list more than 20 times, as well as The Washington Post, Dallas Morning News and Ebony Magazine Bestseller’s lists. Her books include CAN I GET A WITNESS, THE PASTOR’S WIFE, LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN, EVERYBODY SAY AMEN, I KNOW I’VE BEEN CHANGED and MY BROTHER’S KEEPER. Her inspirational teen novels include NOTHING BUT DRAMA, BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE, WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE, GETTING EVEN, FAIRWEATHER FRIENDS, and FRIENDS ‘TIL THE END. She has one non-fiction title, HELP! I’VE TURNED INTO MY MOTHER. ReShonda’s upcoming projects include THE DEVIL IS A LIE (July 2009), HOLY ROLLERS (2010) and two more teen novels. To learn more about Mrs. Billingsley, visit her website at
www.reshondatatebillingsley.com.
About Black Writers Reunion & Conference
Established in 2000, the Black Writers Reunion & Conference is well known for its engaging workshop presenters, outstanding topics, inspirational ambience, and professional organization. While BWRC does not discriminate against participants of any race, BWRC is the only touring writers’ conference presented both by and for Black writers. BWRC exists to educate, support, and motivate aspiring, emerging, and published writers, promoting and encouraging artistic expression and growth through skill development in the art, craft, and business of creative writing in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama as well as business and career endeavors in professional writing. For more information, visit the conference website at
www.blackwriters.org.
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