he Great White Art is what John Gardner called it, what it is that we, the writer, do. While artists we may be, today's publishing realities mandate that in order to win over the needed, passionate advocates of our work, we must also become entrepreneurial authors. Entrepreneurial in spirit. Entrepreneurial in execution. Excellence in craft alone no longer cuts it.
Having facilitated some $4 million worth of first-time authors' book and screen deals, the SCWC is devoted to writers of all levels working to become both exceptional authors and modern, entrepreneurial self-advocates. Through our uniquely tailored, inclusive programs the SCWC empowers writers with the vital recognition, encouragement, understanding and opportunities required to succeed in today's ever-changing transmedia marketplace.
So whether you're a writer just starting out, a writer looking to get professional feedback on your work, a writer at the ready, or a writer simply wanting to hang with other writers, join us for the Eleventh Annual Southern California Writers' Conference *LA (in Newport Beach), Sept. 20-22, 2013.
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Friday, Jun 14, 2013
Special Guest Speaker No. 4 and More Aboard; Pre-registration
Joining SCWC for the first time, author of the wildly popular Jonathan Quinn, Project Eden and Logan Harper series of thrillers, Brett Battles will be with us in Newport Beach. Nominated for a Shamus Award for Best First Novel, The Cleaner, and winner of a Barry Award for its sequel, The Deceived, Brett's gone on to achieve hybrid-author success like only a handful of others. He'll be one of our special guest speakers, along with conducting workshops. The Enraged, 7th in his "The Cleaner" series, is out this summer. His most recent novel, written with bestselling novelist Robert Gregory Browne, is Poe, introducing readers to kick-ass female protagonist Alexandra Poe.
Agents
NOTE: Agents wanting to participate contact Michael Steven Gregory only if you're accepting clients. There are plenty of other conferences that provide reps who have no sincere intent of acquiring new clients with free weekends at nice hotels in desirable locales. The SCWC is not one of them.
