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Writer's Digest Conference:
The Business of Being Published
Presented by the #1 Resource for Writers since 1920
New York, New York
January 21-23, 2011

TOPICS FOR 2011
Perfecting Your Pitch at the Pitch slam
First impressions last you need to make a powerful one! You'll get invaluable one-on-one time with more than 50 of New York¹s top literary agents at our famous 3-hour Pitch Slam.

Getting Published in the Digital Age
There's a head-spinning number of new and changing ways to get published. For your best chance at publication, you need to be familiar with all of them.

The Future of Publishing
Rumors of the death of the book have been greatly exaggerated! According to The American Association of Publishers, overall book sales had 16.6 percent increase as of March 2010. In addition, eBook sales rose a staggering 184.8 percent for the month!
You¹ll hear why there are more pathways to publication than ever before‹and learn what these opportunities are and how to use them to your best advantage.

Honing Your Craft
Write a page turner! Authors like John Greene, James Scott Bell and Hallie Ephron will illustrate techniques to keep an audience on the edge of their seat.

Platforms and Social Media
Brand-building is key to your success. Successful marketers, publishers and authors will reveal exactly how to do it.

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WORKSHOPS
Your Publishing Options
Jane Friedman
Get a handle on the new tools and technologies available to the DIY publisher, catch the eye of a big publishing house or cozy up to a small publisher‹whatever your preference, Jane Friedman offers an intimate look at all your publishing options.

Marketing Yourself in Digital Age
Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Are you determined to make it as a writer? Then you can¹t miss literary jack-of-all trades Guy LeCharles Gonzalez's session on everything you need to market yourself in the digital age. Find out what publishers want, why self-marketing is now a necessity for authors (& how to actually get it done) and how to master the all-important social media landscape.

Ask the Agents Panel
Chuck Sambuchino
Pick the brain of not one, not two, but a panel of agents. Guide to Literary Agents editor Chuck Sambuchino moderates this Q&A open forum‹no topic is sacred!

Register today! You won't want to miss this!

REGISTER NOW AT THESE EARLY-BIRD RATES!
Save $75 on the full conference rates
Full Conference
$425.00 Early Bird Rate
 Full Conference with Boot Camp
$625 Early Bird Rate

Save $50 on a Saturday Only Pass
$295 Early Bird Rate
(Includes Keynote, 2 Saturday Workshops, and Pitch Slam)

Discounts expire December 1.

Event Location and Details
Sheraton Hotel & Towers
811 7th Avenue (between 52nd St and 53rd Street )
New York, New York 10019
Phone: 212-581-1000
Click here to reserve your room online