Category Archives: Conferences

Donald Maass– The 21st Century Novel Panel at WDC

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Kourtney

The Writer’s Digest Conference had many mind stretching, craft expanding panels. I wish I could blog about each one, but I’d rather select three to share. And the awesome Emmie Mears has graciously agreed to Guest post about a panel … Continue reading →

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Pitch Slam–One Writer’s experience

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Kourtney

The Writer’s Digest Pitch Slam is a can’t be missed opportunity to get your work to agents. On Saturday morning, I had moths chewing through the wool of my stomach. Serious nerves. Anticipation nerves. So I lined up early. 50 … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Digest Conference in NYC Starts Today

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Kourtney

I’m at the Writer’s Digest Conference in NYC today! I’ll be tweeting about it this weekend @Kourhei and blogging about my favorite panels next week. I’m super excited to be here again. Last year, I learned so much, met some … Continue reading →

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What I Learned From the Two Pages Critiques at Backspace

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Kourtney

This is G’s adorable dog, Burger, in his halloween costume–a hot dog suit. It’s important to make sure your novel does not do this. Don’t make your readers think they are getting a hot dog, when it’s really a burger … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from the Query Critique At Backspace

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kourtney

There are certain things that absolutely must be in a query letter. Just like there are certain ingredients that must be in a cinnamon roll to make it a cinnamon roll. * However, there is not one universally accepted standard … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Going to the Backspace Agent Author Seminar?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Kourtney

Two days of panel discussions and small-group workshops with ONLY  literary agents on the program! Attendance limited to 100 authors. Amazing group of professional and talented aspiring authors. Down-to-earth published authors who take the time to advise newbies. Feedback from … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Conferences/Events for Writers

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Kourtney

Here are some upcoming writing conferences in the Connecticut/New York area: CT FictionFest: May 14 in North Haven, CT open to all fiction writers. This year, they’re hosting 11 editors and agents who will hear your pitches in all categories, YA, Historical, Contemporary, Paranormal Romance and … Continue reading →

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Crimebake–Guest Blog on Talking About Your Book on the Radio and Creating Podcasts

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Kourtney

Today is the first guest blog ever by my amazing friend and fellow author, Nora LeDuc. I met Nora at the Backspace Conference last May. She went out of her way to help me work out some of the issues … Continue reading →

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