Conversations and Connections 2012

Conversations and Connections brings together an eclectic mix of writers and editors for an all-day conference in the heart of Washington, DC. Whether you’re an experienced writer looking to take the next step, a newcomer looking for the coolest small presses, or anybody else sending your writing out into the world, Conversations and Connections has the panel discussions, craft workshops, and feedback (actual interaction with actual editors!) you need to hone your work.

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• It’s Cheap! And You’ll Actually Leave With Stuff!

   

  For a registration fee of only $65, you get the full-day conference, one ticket to speed dating with editors, a subscription to a participating literary magazine, a book from one of our speakers.
  
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• Conference program

   

  • April 21, 2012
    • 9:00 am - 9:15 amWelcome and Opening Remarks
    • 9:30 am - 10:30 amFirst Session: Panels and Workshops
    • 10:45 am - 11:45 amSecond Session: Panels and Workshops
    • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmSpeed Dating and Lunch
    • 2:15 pm - 3:15 pmKeynote: Sam Lipsyte
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmThird Session: Panels and Workshops

• Conference Speakers

   

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    Amber Sparks Editor, Emprise Review

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    Dave Housley Editor (Barrelhouse), Writer (If I Knew the Way, I Would Take You Home; Ryan Seacrest is Famous)

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    Mark Cugini Director, Narrow House Books; Prose Editor, Big Lucks

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    Erin Fitzgerald Editor (Northville Review), Writer (Shut Up/Look Pretty)

• News

   

  • What People Blogged About Last Year’s Conference

• Conference testimonials

   

  • "It was well-organized and great value for its affordable registration fee! I was inspired by how easy it was to connect with other accomplished writers and make future connections."

  • "I really enjoy the up-beat, positive atmosphere, the tone set by conference organizers that we're all in this together and everyone can get something they need/want out of the experience."

  • "The conference was a great way to poke my head out and see what else is out there and what cool new things people are doing re: marketing, style, technology, innovative approaches to publishing, etc."

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