Write On! 2007
Conference Schedule
Produced by Penchant for Penning, Phoenix, Arizona

Business vs. Creativity
"The End"? Hardly!

May 12 ~ Saturday
One day only.

It's a challenging balance between the words you love to create and the business you create with words. Learn how to manage your writing from both sides of your brain. Five speakers. Door prizes, raffle prizes and lots of networking! Author and vendor tables available (reserve online soon - till then, call 623.581.3541).

Doors open at 8:15a.m.
Registration Check-in 8:30-9:00a
First speaker at 9:00a

Continental Breakfast
Lunch
Break refreshments

FIRST 50 PRE-REGISTRATIONS RECEIVE FIVE (5) EXTRA DOOR PRIZE TICKETS! Register today.

Shop ~ Author & Writer-friendly Vendor tables open for business!

What every writer needs to know!

~ Want to be organized and ready to do business, before you even start looking for a publisher?

~ Confused about what to do after you've written and published your book?

~ What do you need to know to make a business of freelance writing?

Write On! 2007 walks you through the steps to recognize when your writing has become a business ~ with or without you ~ and how to nourish it to success.

8:55-9:00a     -   Introductory welcome by LinDee Rochelle, owner of Penchant for Penning and creator of Women Writers Worldwide.

9:00-10:00a   -   Laurie Campbell: Creating a Happy Relationship for Your Characters -- or Yourself!
Laurie's background in therapy counseling and romance writing sets the mood for her presentation. As a first-time novelist , she earned Silhouette's Special Edition "Premiere" award in 1995, along with Romantic Times' Best First Series Romance. Now on her fifth book for Silhouette, Laurie's qualified to counsel your characters and you!

10:00-10:15a   -   Break / beverages

10:15-11:15a -   Joe Carroccio: Why Does a Writer Need a Business Plan?
Joe is publisher and editor of Arizona Good Life News. He will explore why you need a business plan once you've written (and plan to sell) your book, or when you want to establish your freelance writing business.

11:15-11:30a   -   Break

11:30a-12:30p - John Harnish: Author-originated Publishing -- The Best of 3 Worlds
John works closely with authors interested in gaining the many benefits available with author-originated publishing. His new book, My Book's Published - Now What??? (releases March, 2007) is the in-depth version of his presentation.

12:30-1:45p    -  Lunch: Essay competition winners' presentation, door prizes galore. Infinity Publishing gives away a publishing prize package valued at more than $700!

1:45-2:45p    -  Speaker TBA: Where in the World is Your Web Site?
Do you have one? If no, why not? If yes, is it in the Internet spotlight? Learn how to build your own or where to find the experts to build it for you.

2:45-3:00p     -    Break / refreshments

3:00-4:00p    -   Mitch Meyerson: Successful Online Marketing of Your Book & Writing Business
Mitch is a Mastercoach and founder of the Guerrilla Marketing Coaching Program. He takes you through each powerful step of marketing, online and off, with laser-specific strategies and tactics that are guaranteed to move your business -- book -- forward.

4:00-4:30p     -    Visit our authors and vendors, and network with our speakers!

Schedule, speakers, topics and other conference benefits and/or details may be altered, substituted, or deleted at any time, without notice or liability incurred.

PITCH YOUR BOOK TO INFINITY!
Pre-registered attendees are invited to present their book proposal or manuscript to John Harnish, Special Projects Director for Infinity Publishing, in a FREE pre-conference interview on Friday, May 11.

Be sure to note the "Contact me for Infinity appointment" area on your online registration form. (Appointments limited - early registration is advised!)

Corporate sponsor of Write On! 2007

Corporate sponsor of Write On! 2007

Mountain Preserve Reception Center

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