BEREA,
Ky., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration
is open for the Second Annual Appalachian Writers Conference,
September 3rd through the 5th, 2024,
in Berea, Kentucky. Set at the
historic Boone Tavern, this year's conference explores genre
writing with programs by award-winning authors of mystery, crime,
romance, dystopian, and fantasy novels.
Founded by Melissa Newman, Ed.D.,
President and CEO of Martin Sisters Publishing, the Appalachian
Writers Conference (AWC) offers beginning and intermediate writers
the opportunity to sharpen their skills and learn new techniques
from a skill-diverse, experienced faculty. The conference also
features professional business presentations on topics such as
building the author brand, public relations, dissecting contracts,
and libel protection.
"I strongly believe that everyone has a story, and most people
have more than one," Newman explained. "The tools and skills are
waiting in the gap between these stories and becoming a published
author. That's what we offer at the AWC annual conference, getting
writers what they need to step into building a successful career as
an author."
Many of last year's award-winning faculty will return for the
2024 conference, including epic fantasy/romance author Summer Hanford, fiction novelist Sherry Robinson, and political history editor
and journalist Dr. Pam Parry.
Cannes Film Festival Finalist
screenwriter Mark Daniels returns as
well. Frank K. Newman, J.D.,
President and CEO of the law firm Cole, Cole, Anderson &
Newman, PSC, will be back to share insights into publishing and
media contracts.
New faces on the faculty team include Susan Furlong, who will present sessions on
character development and choosing a crime genre. Among her many
accomplishments is, "Shattered Justice," the New York Times Best
Crime Novel of the Year. Her new love-inspired thriller, "Lethal
Wilderness Trap," is set for a 2025 release is now available for
pre-order from Harlequin.
Gery Deer, founder of the public relations media agency GLD
Communications, is another new addition. Author of the
Pulitzer-nominated op-ed series "Deer In Headlines," Deer will lead
sessions on author brand building, PR, and marketing.
In addition to class presentations, faculty will be on hand at
lunch for the "Ask Me Anything" panels. The AWC experts will answer
questions and discuss writing and publishing topics in a
conversational setting.
New this year, Martin Sisters Publishing and the Appalachian
Writers Conference present the Appy Inkwell Awards 2024. From now
until July 1st, writers can submit
the first 2,500 words of a full-length book manuscript in fiction,
non-fiction, or memoir categories.
"We want to give writers a chance to have their work
recognized," said Appy Inkwell Awards Coordinator, writer, and
English Literature instructor Mary Ryan
Wineberg. "We may even discover some new literary talent."
The entry fee is $25, and prizes
include:
First Prize: Publishing contract with Martin Sisters Publishing
and free 2024 Appalachian Writers Conference registration.
Second Prize: Free Registration to the 2024 Appalachian Writers
Conference and a $50 gift certificate
to the Taleless Dog Bookstore in Berea.
Third Prize: Free Registration to the to the 2024 Appalachian
Writers Conference
Visit www.appalachianwritersconference.com for more information
and to register for the conference.
Media Contact:
Melissa Newman
606-627-2601
377872@email4pr.com
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