Photos from this year's Writers' Conference now posted!
Attracting writers of all levels from beginner to seasoned professional, the two-day New York Round Table® Writers' Conference provides access to the nation's leading literary figures, including editors, agents, publicists, reviewers, bestselling authors and publishers, speaking on the business and career of writing. The conference, now in its fourth year, has built up a considerable reputation for quality instruction from knowledgeable publishing insiders. Read what others have to say about the conference.
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The 2008 Conference will include: presentations by groundbreaking new authors - Joshua Ferris and Charles Bock; two luncheons with keynote speakers, best-selling novelists Alice Hoffman and Lincoln Child; and revered editor Sol Stein.; a Friday evening gala keynote interview with acclaimed author, John Berendt, two cocktail receptions; as well as craft workshops and panel discussions on topics including:
Speakers will include: Alice Hoffman, Lincoln Child; representatives from HarperCollins, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Broadway Books, McGraw-Hill, Soft Skull Press; The Permanent Press, Persea Books, Wiley & Sons, Autonomedia, bookreporter.com, A Public Space, Alimentum, Bloom; FOX TV; Allen O'Shea Literary Partners, FinePrint Literary Management, Sarah Jane Freymann Agency, Dystel & Goderich Literary Management, Liza Dawson Associates and Sanford J Greenburger Associates and many more to be announced!
More than 75 of these publishing industry insiders - editors, agents, publicists, authors, and publishers - will discuss strategies and techniques for finding publishing success. Program details will be posted shortly.
Sol Stein, featured Participant
Cost to attend the conference is $250 for one day and $350 for both days. There is an early-bird discount until March 15: $225 for one day and $325 for both days. Early-bird registrants also receive a free copy of Getting Your Book Published for Dummies.
Information on the conference is being continually updated, so please check the web site for new developments. You may also call 212.764.7021 or email nycip@nycip.org.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Tekserve, Lulu.com, Gotham Writers' Workshop, The Writer, Copyright Clearance Center, Strand Bookstore, Wiley Publishing, Inc., Holt Publishing, Neo by AlphaSmart and Poets & Writers. This event is sponsored by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), a state agency.
The New York Center for Independent Publishing was established in 1984 to help independent publishers reach a wider audience for their books and to provide information and draw public awareness to the offerings of these presses. The Center encourages excellence and free expression in publishing through workshops, lectures, book fairs, exhibits, and its Reference Center on Writing and Publishing.
The New York Round Table Writers' Conference is registered trademark of the NYCIP, an educational program of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen.