Volume 7 · Issue 1

In this issue

• BWRC to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary in Atlanta 2010
• A Message From 10-Year BWRC Veterans, Self-Publishing Gurus Mack Smith & Sara Freeman Smith
• SYWW – Back by Popular Demand
• BWRC ‘09 On CD-ROM
• Evans’ Literary Law Sale for BWRC Subscribers
• Flagler’s Self-Publishing Symposium
• Alexandria Presents “Black Rain”

BWRC to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary in Atlanta 2010

Next summer the Black Writers Reunion & Conference returns to its birthplace to celebrate its 10-year anniversary as the most highly anticipated conference for Black writers in the country! From June 23 to June 26, the W Atlanta Perimeter Hotel will host the 6th BWRC, where we’ll present up to 30 informative seminars and hands-on workshops on the craft and business of writing, publishing, and self-publishing for which this exceptional event is known, plus social gatherings and networking events, writing contests (with cash and other prizes!), critique sessions, and book signings. You’ll learn:

• How to prepare yourself to write
• How to organize your material, start writing and get your book out of your head and onto the page
• How to find the confidence to keep going, stay motivated and deal with procrastination and “writer’s block”
• How to strategically revise and rewrite your book
• How to get your book through the editing process
• How to self-publish or find a publisher for your book
• How to market your book
• How to quit your day job to write
• How to profit from your poetry
• How to write for the screen or stage
• How to break into travel writing
• …and much more!

Enlightening & Inspirational Workshops

Sessions include “Profiting From Poetry,” “Authors As Activists: Writing the Change You Want to See in the World,” “Write Some Cents Into It,” “ImPRESS the Press,” “Secrets of Group Writing & Collaboration Success,” “Creating Your ‘Write’ Space,” “How to Quit Your Day Job & Write” and MORE.

Confirmed Presenters

BWRC 2010 presenters include bestselling authors, professors, attorneys, directors, actors, literary entrepreneurs, producers, publishers, engineers, executives, and more. Join us as our creativity and intellect are engaged by Dr. Venise Berry, Sharon Ewell Foster, Gwynne Forster, Kathleen Cross, Marc Lacy, Renee Daniel Flagler, Bryan-Keyth Wilson, Nakia Laushaul, Dwan Abrams, Dr. Anita Heiss, Tonya Evans, Esq., Vincent Alexandria, Michelle Chester, Sara Freeman Smith & Mack Smith; Cheryl Pullins; and Dr. Jacqualyn Green…with MORE TO COME!

Holiday Special on Registration Ends December 31

Register before December 31 and save 25% on full conference registration. Don’t miss out on the best savings on this event! For more information or to register, see Registration.

Be Part of BWRC Atlanta 2010

Whether you participate as a presenter, an attendee, a volunteer, a scholarship recipient, an exhibitor, or an author—opportunities ARE presently available in abundance. Registration is now open for attendees. Scholarship applications will be accepted beginning in January. Exhibitor and author expo registration opens in the spring. Volunteers are needed now. We have a couple of spots left for presenters and several slots open for alternates. See the site for details on all of the above, but do NOT miss out on BWRC 2010!!!

www.blackwriters.org

A Message From 10-Year BWRC Veterans, Self-Publishing Gurus Mack Smith & Sara Freeman Smith

In our experience, aspiring authors can make simple but costly mistakes if they don’t have the right information. Tia Ross–by far one of the most passionate professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of the written word–and the BWRC bring all the best professional resources together in one place for writers. If you want to publish your book the professional way, you must attend the BWRC 2010 in Atlanta. It will be one of the best investments any writer can make in realizing their dream of becoming a published author. All the facilitators will be assessable, knowledgeable and eager to assist other writers. We have participated in every BWRC, and each conference we learn more than we expect. It will exceed your expectations! We hope to see you there!

Mack E. Smith
Sara Freeman Smith
Authors of How to Self-Publish & Market Your Own Book (3rd Ed.)
www.writershelpdesk.com

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SYWW — Back By Popular Demand

So You Wanna Write (“SYWW”), the immensely successful one-hour crash course on how to write a book and get it published, will again be offered free to aspiring novelists at the 2010 BWRC. Originally presented by ReShonda Tate Billingsley, the 2010 workshop will be presented by Renee Daniel Flagler and will focus on the basics of the writing process, including writing techniques, styles, theme, character development, and plotting.

Applications for admissions to SYWW will be accepted beginning in January. Subscribe to be notified when our submission period opens.

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BWRC 2009 On CD-ROM

Whether you missed out on the 2009 conference altogether, if you attended and want the audio for sessions you missed, or if you simply want to hear your favorite sessions again and again, you can get the following sessions on CD—at a great low price. Up to 50 hours of enlightening, candid, and current information on writing fiction, nonfiction, the business of publishing and self-publishing, and other topics from the awesome speakers of the 2009 BWRC are available on MP3 CD-ROM. Sessions included:

• Getting the Creative Juices Flowing – Dr. Anita Heiss
• Fundamentals of Writing Fiction (intensive two-part workshop) – N. Kali Mincy
• Writing Christian Fiction – Donna Deloney
• Romance Writing – Lutishia Lovely
• Powerful Plots – Venise Berry
• Maximize Your Writing Through Enhanced Spirituality – Dr. Jacqualyn F. Green
• Writing for Young Readers – Antonio L. Crawford
• Writing Your Memoirs – Dr. Anita Heiss
• Writing a Book Proposal – Venise Berry
• Making the First Sale (to Agents & Editors) – Gwynne Forster
• From Self-Published to Mainstream Bestseller – ReShonda Tate Billingsley
• How to Self-Publish & Market Your Own Book – Sara Freeman Smith & Mack Smith
• What You Need to Know About Literary Law – Tonya Marie Evans, Esq.
• Media, Book Club and Public Relations for Authors – Vincent Alexandria
• Editing Essentials for the Self-Published Writer – Michelle Chester & Teowonna Clifton
• Get Published Through e-Publishing or Print on Demand – Antonio L. Crawford
• Ready, Set, Write – Donna Deloney
• S.P.E.A.K – Sensational, Powerful, Engaging, Authoritative Keys to Public Presentation – Patricia Haley
• The Play’s the Thing – Bryan-Keyth Wilson
• Getting Started Screenwriting – Bryan-Keyth Wilson
• Technical Writing – Marguerite Benjamin Parker
• Grant Writing as a Career – Rekaya Gibson
• How to Make & Market Greeting Cards – Janice Cassel
• Website Makeover Workshop – C.F. Jackson
• Careers in the Written World – Renee Flagler
• Essence of Spoken Word – Marc Lacy
• Blogging the Write Way – Diane Dorcé

For more information, visit BWRC09 on CD.

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Evans’ Literary Law Sale for BWRC Subscribers

BWRC 10-Year Veteran Tonya Evans, Esq. offers BWRC subscribers an awesome deal on her literary law series, Literary Law Guide for Authors (regularly $19.95), Copyright Companion for Writers (regularly $22.95), and Contracts Companion for Writers (regularly $22.95). Normally valued at $65.90, BWRC Bulletin readers will save $35.90 with this 3 for $30 deal. Or use the code BWRCVIP09 to get $5 off $20 or more at www.legalwritepublications.com.

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Self-Publishing Symposium

Founded by BWRC speaker Renee Daniel Flagler of Aspicomm Media, the Self-Publishing Symposium is a platform to recognize authors and introduce pertinent information in today’s market. The next Symposium will be held March 7, 2010, in New York City. Whether you’re a self-published author, small/independent press or writer considering self-publishing, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to find out about:

• The latest publishing trends

• How to build your career beyond the books
• Best strategies for marketing and publicity
• The most effective way to use the media to brand yourself.

For just $115, you can network with authors across the country, communicate with industry experts and learn all you need to know to ensure a successful publishing career. For more information or to register, visit www.selfpublishingsymposium.com for more details!

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Alexandria Presents “Black Rain”

10-year BWRC veteran presenter and Brother2Brother Literary Symposium founder Vincent Alexandria shares the trailer for his upcoming short film from his riveting mystery novel, “Black Rain.”

Visit Vincent’s website for more about his books, the film, the man! www.vincentalexandria.com