Last month we hinted at some initiatives we have in the pipeline we are putting in place to achieve our mission of helping writers become successful published authors, and by successful we mean financially successful.
We call it Breaking the Code.
This month we have some news about one of our most exciting initiatives. It's so exciting that we are dedicating most of this newsletter to it.
What is it?
Breaking the Code: from published to best-selling author is a global symposium that will bring together writers, agents, publishers and reviewers for a two day programme focused on sharing insights into how to make the transition from published writer to financially successful author.
Speakers from Australia, New Zealand, India and the USA will present personally or via teleconference.
Breaking the Code: from published to best-selling author is jointly presented by The Story Mint http://www.thestorymint.com/ and World Writers Collective https://www.worldwriterscollective.com
Who should attend Breaking the Code: from published to best-selling author?
Writers at all stages of development, especially those wanting to make money from their writing rather than have it as a hobby.
Who will be presenting?
We have an amazing line up of presenters starting with Linda Langton of Langtons International Agency who will open the event by teleconference.
Linda is Founder and President of the successful international literary and film consultancy group, Langtons International Agency is based in New York. This hugely successful agency specialises in publishing in a range of genres: memoir, business, self-help, politics and true crime, as well as fiction, mystery, thrillers, women’s and literary fiction.
Other sessions will cover:
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Giving writers a competitive edge using Stylefit
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The importance of editing
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Pitching techniques
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How to use PR to sell your book
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The impact of social media on publishing
In addition, there will be Q and A sessions with published authors and publishers, and practical workshops to fine-tune the skills needed to succeed as a successful author.
We will have more details of the programme in next month’s newsletter.
When is it?
Saturday 6 October - Sunday 7 October 2018
Where is it?
The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia
The Wheeler Centre is dedicated to being the cornerstone of Australia’s literary activity: by supporting the health and vitality of the writing and ideas ecosystem, the centre contributes to a deeper thinking society and enables the story-telling and story-making that builds communities around the sharing of ideas and conversations.
The Centre is within easy walking distance of public transport, taxis, bicycle hire stations and parking.
How much will it cost to attend Breaking the Code: from published to best-selling author?
Early Bird (up to Aug) $350 members $400 non members
Full price (Aug-Oct) $400 members $450 non-members
Walk-ins on the day $425 members $475 non-members
You can register your interest now and be in line for preferential seating. Contact
suraya@thestorymint.com
Ticket sales will begin in April through Eventbrite.
