Black Writers Reunion & Conference is now accepting workshop proposals for our Summer 2010 conference. We invite presentations that demonstrate insight and expertise on the craft and business of writing, publication, and production, with interactive workshops that will allow participants to engage in hands-on writing or related activities wherever possible. For information, see the BWRC [...]
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In June 2008, I attended the Black Writer’s Reunion & Conference in Tampa, Florida. Paying for the entire conference and participating in the 50-Author Showcase was a career-defining experience for me. The various workshops offered for aspiring, new and even seasoned authors brought with each presentation a wealth of valuable information that not all writers’ [...]
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Mark your calendars! The 2010 Black Writers Reunion & Conference will be held June 23rd to 26th in Atlanta, Georgia. A call for workshop proposals will be announced within the next week. ### Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tumblr it [...]
This year BWRC received seventeen scholarship applications for the 2009 Black Writers Reunion & Conference in Las Vegas. Initially we offered three one-day scholarships, but six of these were so outstanding that we are accepting four—two on Thursday and two on Friday. The 2009 BWRC scholarship recipients are: Sharla Atkins-Beal, San Diego, California Tyrona A. [...]
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Best-selling Author Secrets Part III:Highly-Effective Strategies forBook Marketing & Promotion In this workshop, you will learn how to: Get others to promote your book to tens-of-thousands of people for free. Get radio, television and print coverage for your book. Position your title to become a book club selection and best-seller. Set-up live and virtual book [...]
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Best-selling Author Secrets Part II:How to Publish & Distribute Your Book forMaximum Profit In this workshop, you will learn how to: Avoid common mistakes most independent and mainstream authors make regarding contract negotiation, marketing and distribution. Produce your book on a limited budget. Find the best distributors for your books. Get your book in bookstores [...]
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NEW LITERARY TALK SHOW DEBUTS ON HOUSTON’S FM RADIO (HOUSTON, TX April, 2009) –Two bestselling authors with extensive media experience, ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Pat Tucker have joined creative forces to launch From Cover to Cover Literary talk show. The show, which is designed to help authors promote their work, and explore aspects of the [...]
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Best-selling Author Secrets Part I: How to Write Books That Sell Don’t think you have the time or skill to write a best-selling book? Don’t think you can build wealth rapidly and create multiple streams of income in a down economy? Join international best-selling author William R. Patterson and expert writing coach N. Kali Mincy [...]
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The Black Writers Twitter Group was created to make it easier for members of the Black literary community to locate and follow each other on Twitter. We invite you to join the group and also encourage you to share your Twitter ID in the comments below. Black Writers Twitter Group We also invite you to [...]
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2009 Black Writers Reunion & Conference Featured Speakers William R. Patterson & N. Kali Mincy Present: “Highly-Effective Strategies for Book Marketing & Promotion” SESSION 3: Tuesday, December 16th – 8:00-9:00 PM EDT There is NO COST to participate. Limited to the first 50 participants. Register now and receive $397 in complimentary gifts: http://www.baronseries.com/register.htm =========================================== PROGRAM [...]
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BWRC is looking for an event planning intern for the 2009 program. This person will participate in the event planning process and assist with administrative tasks, such as answering incoming inquiries, developing collateral materials, coordinating interviews with radio, TV, and/or print media, research, and other tasks as assigned. This position is ideal for an aspiring [...]
Dr. Anita Heiss, who engaged listeners with a presentation on Black Words: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and storytellers research community of AustLit and the current state of Indigenous literature and publishing in Australia at the 2008 BWRC, recently shared her notes and highlights from her favorite sessions from the conference. In June this [...]
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