Schedule
All times are listed in Central Time.
Registration for Traditional Author Weekend is required to attend the sessions below, unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, January 21
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9:00 - 9:10 a.m.
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Welcome from RWA President Clair Brett
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9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
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Keynote with Priscilla Oliveras
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Understanding Publishing Lines: Write a Manuscript that Fits
Panelists: Leticia Gomez (Kensington Publishing), Candace Havens, Leah Hultenschmidt (Forever), La Sheera Lee (SBR Media), and Morena Stamm (The Wild Rose Press)
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10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
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Do the Research: Agents' and Editors' Wish List and Submission Guidelines
Panelists: Michelle Klayman (Boroughs Publishing), Morena Stamm (The Wild Rose Press), and Leslie Truex (Blue Ridge Agency)
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Writing a Query Letter and Synopsis: Preparing the Submission Material
Presenter: Candace Havens
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1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
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The Best Pitches
Presenter: Leticia Gomez (Kensington Publishing) and Morena Stamm (The Wild Rose Press)
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| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
From Contract to Bookshelf
Panelists: Leah Hultenschmidt (Forever), Peggy Jaeger, and LaQuette
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3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
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After Hours Fun
Host: A.M. Roark |
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Sunday, January 22
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Time
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9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Copyrights and Contracts
Presenter: Jode Millman
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10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
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How Many No's Before I Got a Yes
Panelists: Sonali Dev, Peggy Jaeger, Thien-Kim Lam, Mia P. Manansala, Ella Quinn, Reese Ryan, & Naima Simone
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Public Relations and Marketing for Traditional Authors
Presenter: Athena Hernandez
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12:45 - 1:00 p.m.
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Closing Remarks
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