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Florida Heritage Book Festival Sept. 15-17

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Brad Kuhn and I will join other writers sharing our experience and knowledge at the Florida Heritage Book Festival at beautiful Flager College in St. Augustine.

The Writers Conference

Thursday, September 15 – Friday, September 16

Join over one hundred writers from all over the southeast to learn, be inspired, and network with other writers. This year’s Writers Conference will take place at Flagler College and include critique workshops, and multiple sessions on the craft and business of writing. The conference faculty consists of true professionals, some of whom, like John Dufresne, are among our featured authors. Check out the conference schedule.

Space is limited, secure your spot today.

The Book Festival

Saturday, September 17

A day of free author presentations to delight book lovers and inspire authors. This year’s mix of bestselling authors from a range of genres will force tough decisions about which presentations to attend. Check out the festival schedule.

Need new books? Over 70 writers, publishers and book stores will be available at Saturday’s Festival Marketplace for hourly drawings, signings and readings. See (or join) our vendors.

 

 

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2016 Tallahassee Writers Conference and Book Festival

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The 2016 Tallahassee Writers Conference and Book Festival will be held on Saturday, September 24 at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Conference Center at Florida State University. Organized annually by members of the Tallahassee Writers Association,  the Tallahassee Writers Conference provides aspiring and established writers with the opportunity to network and learn more about their craft.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced writer of poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, you will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other writers, editors, agents, cover designers, publishers and more!

This year, the headliner is Jeff Lindsay of Dexter fame. We have three simultaneous tracks of speakers. All workshops will be recorded and archived for future viewing, so there is no need to worry about missing a lecture. Check out our packed schedule!

We are pleased to offer the opportunity for registered attendees to meet with two agents and three editors. A paid appointment is required. Get to know our accomplished guestshere.

At the Tallahassee Writers Conference, you will have many exciting opportunities to:
  • Learn practical information that you can use
  • Get energized, motivated and inspired
  • Find new markets for your work
  • Meet editors, agents and publishers
  • Participate in onsite contests
  • Win prizes

Spend time with other writers, ignite your muse, and feed your writer’s soul!

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Write Your Way Into College with Page 15

College Essay Workshops

 

Having trouble tackling that essay for your college application? Fear not my friends! Page 15 is here to help you write your way into college! The Page 15 team is trained to guide students through the college essay writing process. We are offering two 3-day workshops in September and October. Just in time for college application season.

  • Learn the do’s and don’ts of college essays
  • Generate ideas and discuss what topics to choose
  • Create a compelling personal narrative while maintaining an authentic voice (i.e. Learn how to brag about yourself)
  • Strategically organize drafts
  • Personal editing and revision
  • Formatting and copy editing

September 12, 22, 29.   October 6, 13, 20.

 

REGISTER NOW!

Limited space!

$225 per student
1 workshop = 3 sessions
8 spaces available in each workshop

 

For more information visit:

page15.org/college/

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FREE “Writing Detail and Description” Teleseminar

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Want your stories to come to life on the page? Want your readers to see, taste, feel, smell, and hear your memories? Want your writing to feel fresh and new?  Find out how to do that when you join me for my free Writing Detail and Description teleseminar, Tuesday, August 30th at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Listen to examples of descriptive writing, practice proven descriptive techniques, and then ask me questions you have about how to improve your writing.  If you’d like to participate, sign up for the event and join us on the evening of August 30th.  Maybe you want to attend the teleseminar but can’t make it that night. No problem. Register anyway, and you will receive access to a recording of the event you can listen to at your convenience any time between August 30th and September 6th at noon.  See, there’s no reason why you can’t join us for this free opportunity.  Register for this free teleseminar today!