Post by karinafabian on Nov 25, 2008 19:35:35 GMT -5
Media Release: Catholic Writers to Hold Online Conference
World Wide Web--Writers, editors, agents, and other publishing
professionals from around the world are gearing up for the second
annual Catholic Writers' Conference Online, which will be held
February 2-9, 2009. Sponsored by the Catholic Writer's Guild and the
Extraordinary Moms Network, the online conference is free of charge
and open to writers of all levels who register by January 15.
Last year's conference drew over 300 participants and had more
than 30 editors and writing professionals from all over the country
presenting. Editors on this year's faculty include Brian Saint-Paul
(InsideCatholic.com), Ami McConnell (Thomas Nelson Publishers), Susan
Brinkman (Canticle Magazine), diocesan newspaper editor Kyle Eller,
and Sister Maria Grace (Pauline Books & Media). Carolyn
Howard-Johnson, Lea Schizas, Mark Shea, Melanie Rigney, Michelle
Buckman, and Tom Grace will also be presenting in their areas of
expertise.
Eric Sammons, who participated in last years' conference, shared this
success story:
Before the conference began, I had been working on a proposal for a
manuscript I had recently completed. As a first-time author, I had a
bit of trepidation about entering the whole process of submitting to
publishers. When I saw that the Catholic Writer's Conference was
having a pitch session with Pauline Books & Media, I decided to
register for it, even though I wasn't quite ready yet. This gave me
the incentive to get my proposal in a final form.
During the pitch session, Pauline asked me to send my full proposal.
They ended up passing on the project, but their desire to see my
proposal gave me the impetus and confidence to continue to submit my
proposal to publishers. After a few rejections, Our Sunday Visitor
just this week offered me a contract!
I appreciate the opportunity that the Catholic Writer's Conference
gave me last year, and I wish it continued success in the future. I'll
be sure to attend this year.
Early registration is recommended. Although the conference is offered
free of charge, donations are accepted; proceeds will go toward future
conferences. To register or for more information, go to
www.catholicwritersconference.com.
World Wide Web--Writers, editors, agents, and other publishing
professionals from around the world are gearing up for the second
annual Catholic Writers' Conference Online, which will be held
February 2-9, 2009. Sponsored by the Catholic Writer's Guild and the
Extraordinary Moms Network, the online conference is free of charge
and open to writers of all levels who register by January 15.
Last year's conference drew over 300 participants and had more
than 30 editors and writing professionals from all over the country
presenting. Editors on this year's faculty include Brian Saint-Paul
(InsideCatholic.com), Ami McConnell (Thomas Nelson Publishers), Susan
Brinkman (Canticle Magazine), diocesan newspaper editor Kyle Eller,
and Sister Maria Grace (Pauline Books & Media). Carolyn
Howard-Johnson, Lea Schizas, Mark Shea, Melanie Rigney, Michelle
Buckman, and Tom Grace will also be presenting in their areas of
expertise.
Eric Sammons, who participated in last years' conference, shared this
success story:
Before the conference began, I had been working on a proposal for a
manuscript I had recently completed. As a first-time author, I had a
bit of trepidation about entering the whole process of submitting to
publishers. When I saw that the Catholic Writer's Conference was
having a pitch session with Pauline Books & Media, I decided to
register for it, even though I wasn't quite ready yet. This gave me
the incentive to get my proposal in a final form.
During the pitch session, Pauline asked me to send my full proposal.
They ended up passing on the project, but their desire to see my
proposal gave me the impetus and confidence to continue to submit my
proposal to publishers. After a few rejections, Our Sunday Visitor
just this week offered me a contract!
I appreciate the opportunity that the Catholic Writer's Conference
gave me last year, and I wish it continued success in the future. I'll
be sure to attend this year.
Early registration is recommended. Although the conference is offered
free of charge, donations are accepted; proceeds will go toward future
conferences. To register or for more information, go to
www.catholicwritersconference.com.