Writing conferences

Hello readers.

Here's some info from Writer's Digest newsletter I got today.

CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHTS:

Mad Anthony Writers Conference, Hamilton Ohio, April 4-6
Come join me this spring at a great writing event in Southwestern Ohio - The Mad Anthony Writers Conference, happening April 4-6, 2014. I will be a keynote speaker at the event and will be teaching several sessions too. The conference also features multi-genre workshops, pitch appointments, critiques, advice appointments and more.
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Books-in-Progress Conference, Lexington, Ky., June 6-7, 2014
Join me at the Carnegie Center in Lexington, KY, where I'll discuss everything you need to know about writer platform. I'll also be acting as a judge for their annual American Idol-style pitch session--eat your heart out Simon Cowell! The guest keynote speaker is Ann Hagedorn, bestselling nonfiction author of Wild Ride. There will be a couple of agents hosting 10-minute pitch sessions.
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OHIOANA Book Festival, Columbus, Ohio, May 10,2014
I'll be appearing at this festival in support of my book, OH BOY, YOU'RE HAVING A GIRL. If you're in the Columbus area, swing on down and say hello and we can talk writing (also, the book makes a great gift for new parents).
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Writer's Digest Conference, NYC, August 1-3,2014
Build Your Dream Writing Weekend: With multiple focus areas and premium options, you can create a conference experience completely tailored to you! Take a look at some of the ways you can tailor your WD Conference experience: 4 Exciting Tracks, Agent-Led Boot Camps, the always popular Pitch Slam and new this year, Writer's Digest Pro, a mini-conference held on Friday! Register by May 19th for the Best Rate!
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6 Rules for Writing a Medical Thriller So you've decided to write a medical thriller. Your hopes are high. If Robin Cook, Michael Palmer, and Tess Gerritsen could do it, why can't you? The answer is: you can. Medical thrillers appeal to a wide audience, and many literary agents and editors are looking for the next fresh voice in the genre. So go for it! See if you've got what it takes. But first, here are six helpful rules to keep in mind. Read more ... Peace in a crowd

New Literary Agents

Dear Readers,

I got an email about two new literary agents in search of writers:

Two New Agents Seeking Clients

Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying!

1. Taylor Haggerty of Waxman Leavell Literary Agency

She is seeking: "I am drawn to novels with a compelling voice and grounded, relatable characters that pull me into their world from the start. My favorite books have strong emotional elements that stay with me long after I finish reading. My current interests include young adult fiction, historical fiction, and historical romance. I do not represent screenplays."

2. Jennifer Azantian Starts Her Own Agency

She is seeking: fantasy, science-fiction, and horror that focuses on characters that feel real, the kind whose stories she can get invested in regardless of extravagance in plot or setting. She is fascinated by the basic human truths that emerge at the heart of all the greatest fantasies. These are the kind of projects that she advocates. She is actively acquiring only science fiction and fantasy (including all of their subgenres) as well as smart, psychological horror for middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult readers.

Writer's Digest Shop

Dear Reader,

When writing it is good to have resources to help guide you in forming your story. I suggest checking out the Writer's Digest Shop. They've got some really great books that can help you with character development, story structure, plot formation, dialog, etc.

The cost for their books is reasonable. I know you don't want to spend money. You just want to write your  story, get it published, and start making money. Well, it does not work out perfectly that way. You need to study. So check out The Writer's Digest Shop. Click on the web site below.



http://www.writersdigestshop.com

Here are more articles to read from Script Magazine.

From The Lens: 9 Visual Styles In One Shot
Nathan Blair (DP) talks about how he broke down the script for Ari and Emma sketch comedy video, 'Juicefast,' and created 9 visual styles for one shot.
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The Wide Margin: The Writer’s Most Unkindest Cut of All
Kevin Delin attends an Oscar panel discussion where he is reminded that film editors cut writers as well as film.
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5 Reasons Screenplay Story Structure is Important and FREE Story Structure Tips Download
Whether you write a story or a screenplay, it’s always advisable to work out the plot ahead of time so you can discover the best way of telling it to not only appease the reader, but also to engage your audience. Write a story that wins over your audience with our FREE story structure guidance from the experts.
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Inner Drives: What’s My Character Motivation? Driving the Character Arcs
The Inner Drives offer an excellent paradigm for moving your character through various states of mind, emotions, and actions. Pamela Jaye Smith explains the three approaches to character arcs.
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Script Symbology: The Synchronicity Of Classic Scripts
One method for finding the presence of synchronicity in scripts is to select those classic scripts that have been written in the shorted amount of time. John Fraim explains.
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If you need help with your script, feel free to try my service. 

If you are interested in my services, feel free to contact me at

ahicks4298@q.com or call at (360) 696 - 4298


I will be happy to work with you.

                                                   Screenplay Service

Film Scripts Service Edit and Critique combos: $77.00 discount flat fee.

Edit - covers proper formatting, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure.

Critique - cover the follow:
 -Introduction
- Development
 -Climax
 -Conclusion
 -Character development
 -Mid point development

Turnaround time is 3 weeks

Edits and Critiques will continue to be offered separately if a writer just wants one or the other.

Edits: $48.00 flat fee
- covers proper formatting, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure.

Turnaround time 2 weeks

Critique: $58.00 flat fee
-Introduction
- Development
 -Climax
 -Conclusion
 -Character development
 -Mid point development

Turnaround time 2 weeks

Query letter Service

I provide query letter writing service for scripts and books.

Query Letter: $28.00 flat fee

Turnaround time 2 weeks

 

Book Consulting Service

I only provide Critique service for fiction novels. Why fiction only? Because fiction is my strong point.

Critique: $87.00 flat fee

Turnaround time 3.5 weeks(depending on book length)


I do not edit books. I only critique them. Editing books requires a lot of time consuming detail.

Payment

Payments are made by Paypal. If you do not have a Paypal account, payments may be made as cashier checks or money orders by postal mail.

If you are interested in my services, feel free to contact me at

ahicks4298@q.com or call at (360) 696 - 4298


I will be happy to work with you.

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Here's more writer resources from Script Magazine

UPCOMING SCREENWRITING EVENTS for April!

Screenwriters University:
Classes are through an online platform that you can access anytime. There are weekly assignments to keep up with, but for the most part, you can follow at your own pace.

• Write your Feature Film in 6 Weeks, 4/3
• Advanced Television Rewriting Workshop, 4/3
• Creating High Concept Screenplay Ideas, 4/3
• Mastering the Essential Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters, 4/3
• How to Sell Your Script, 4/10
• Crafting the Scene, 4/10
• The Fundamentals of Screenwriting, 4/10
• Beginning Feature Film Writing: Act II & III, 4/10
• Proper Formatting Technique, 4/17
• Introduction to Playwiritng, 4/17
• Writing Dialogue for Emotional Impact, 4/17
• Conventions of the Screenplay, 4/17
• Storytelling, 4/17
• Construct Compelling Characters, 4/17
• Beginning Feature Film Writing, 4/17
• Writing a Spec Script for a Television Comedy or Drama Series, 4/24
• Beginning Television Writing, 4/24
• Story Development and Outlining, 4/24
• Writing the Adaptation, 4/24
• Writing the Comedy Feature Film, 4/24

 Screenwriting Webinars

• Specs Don't Sell: How to Build Your Screenwriting Career, 4/3
• How to Write Sparkling Dialogue: Advanced Techniques to Make Your Script Shine, 4/7
• The Television Plunge: Mad Men's Amazing On-Screen Workplace and Inspired Family of Characters, 4/17
• Creating Funny Characters, 4/22

 Script Magazine Mentor Series with Oscar-Winning Producer Ed Saxon

Getting advice from experienced industry professionals is invaluable. Script Magazine gives you access inside the mind of Ed Saxon, Oscar-winning producer of Silence of the Lambs in our one-of-a-kind online mentor series. Join Ed for the entire series or individual classes.

• A Producer's Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career: Entire Series
• A Producer's Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career: The System, On Demand
• A Producer's Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career: The Team, On Demand
• A Producer's Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career: The Allies, On Demand
• A Producer's Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career: The Timeline, On Demand
• A Producer's Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career: The Story, 4/4
• A Producer's Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career: The Path, 4/11
• A Producer's Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career: The Current Landscape, 4/18
• A Producer's Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career: The Hero, 4/25

 Classes at The Writers Store in Burbank

• "Getting It Write: An Insider's Guide to a Screenwriting Career" Book Release with Author Lee Jessup, 4/5 FREE
• Story Worlds – You Too Can Create a Franchise, Part 1, 4/12
• Story Worlds – You Too Can Create a Franchise, Part 2, 4/26
• Story Worlds – You Too Can Create a Franchise, Part 3, 5/3
• Story Worlds – You Too Can Create a Franchise, Part 4, 5/24

If you need help with your script, feel free to try my service. 

If you are interested in my services, feel free to contact me at

ahicks4298@q.com or call at (360) 696 - 4298


I will be happy to work with you.

                                                   Screenplay Service

Film Scripts Service Edit and Critique combos: $97.00 discount flat fee.

Edit - covers proper formatting, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure.

Critique - cover the follow:
 -Introduction
- Development
 -Climax
 -Conclusion
 -Character development
 -Mid point development

Turnaround time is 3 weeks

Edits and Critiques will continue to be offered separately if a writer just wants one or the other.

Edits: $48.00 flat fee
- covers proper formatting, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure.

Turnaround time 2 weeks

Critique: $58.00 flat fee
-Introduction
- Development
 -Climax
 -Conclusion
 -Character development
 -Mid point development

Turnaround time 2 weeks

Query letter Service

I provide query letter writing service for scripts and books.

Query Letter: $28.00 flat fee

Turnaround time 2 weeks

Book Consulting Service

I only provide Critique service for fiction novels. Why fiction only? Because fiction is my strong point.

Critique: $87.00 flat fee

Turnaround time 3.5 weeks(depending on book length)


I do not edit books. I only critique them. Editing books requires a lot of time consuming detail.

Payment

Payments are made by Paypal. If you do not have a Paypal account, payments may be made as cashier checks or money orders by postal mail.

If you are interested in my services, feel free to contact me at

ahicks4298@q.com or call at (360) 696 - 4298


I will be happy to work with you.

***********************************************

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Happy Saturday!

Check out the following articles from Script Magazine. They were sent to me in an email.


Behind the Lines with DR: Movie Turnaround and The Enemies List
Doug Richardson, writer of 'Die Hard 2,' tells a tale of a writing assignment, a divorcee, studio politics and movie turnaround.
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Notes from the Margins: The Difference Between A Hook and A Gimmick
These days, writers often get confused between a hook and a gimmick. And the two are not the same thing. Danny Manus explains the differences.
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Back to the Chalkboard: Location, Location, Location
Brad Riddell, screenwriter and professor, gives 10 things to consider when choosing the location of your stories.
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Stories Without Borders: Writing Abroad
Julie Gray, an author, script consultant and former script reader moved from L.A. to Tel Aviv. She shares her global view of writing abroad in her new column, Stories Without Borders.
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Wendy LA4HIRE: What Every Screenwriter Can Learn from Alfred Hitchcock
Producer Wendy Kram shares what screenwriters can learn from Alfred Hitchcock films from exposition to character development.
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The Power Of Thinking

We don't think much anymore. I'm talking about really thinking. Our modern tech world keeps up wired constantly to some sort of high tech device. We can't do anything without them. This has created a thinking deficiency. If the brain doesn't think, the brain will shrink. Once the human brain starts shrinking---- I don't want to think about what will happen to society!

So at least for 15 to 30 minutes a day or a week turn off all your tech stuff, including the TV, go outside, look at the scenery, and think. Think about anything that comes to mind.