Catch SXSW PubCamp Streaming Live!

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Tomorrow I'll be giving a brief talk at SXSW PubCamp in Austin, along with some outstanding speakers from the publishing industry.

The free event is now wait-listed, but catch it live and online here(link updated morning of March 11!).


AGENDA

4:00 p.m. (CST)
Keynote by Sarah Wendell, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

4:30 p.m.
A word from publishing insiders
Calvin Reid and Rachel Deahl, Publishers Weekly

5:00 p.m.
Choosing the Right Publishing Option for Your Project
Jane Friedman

5:30 p.m.
Marketing the Smart (er, Not Annoying) Way
Kat Meyer, Kelly Leonard, Kevin Smokler and Meg LaBorde Kuehn

6:00 p.m.
Keynote by Scott Dadich, Executive Director, Editorial Development for Condé Nast and Rick Levine Senior Vice President, Editorial Operations for Condé Nast
A look at the growing digital publishing industry and Condé Nast’s current initiative to bring all of its 18 award-winning brands to tablets and other mobile devices.

Funny You Should Ask: What Is Going to Be the Next Big Trend in Fiction?
Be Inspired

Funny You Should Ask: What Is Going to Be the Next Big Trend in Fiction?

Funny You Should Ask is a humorous and handy column by literary agent Barbara Poelle. In this edition, she discusses the next big fiction trend, and whether or not all books are the same.

From Script
Resources

A Change in Entertainment Business Currency and Disrupting Storytelling with Historical Significance (From Script)

In this week’s round up brought to us by ScriptMag.com, learn about how crypto currency is making a wave in the entertainment business, what percentages really mean in film financing, the pros and cons of writing partnerships, an exclusive interview with three-time NAACP Image Awards nominee, co-creator and former showrunner of CBS’ 'S.W.A.T.' Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and more!

Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Putting Off Submissions
Submissions & Proposals

Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Putting Off Submissions

The Writer's Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so we started this series to help identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week's writing mistake is putting off submissions.

The Transformative Power of a Post-First-Draft Outline
Revising & Editing

The Transformative Power of a Post-First-Draft Outline

Have you ever considered outlining after finishing your first draft? Kris Spisak walks you through the process.

Poetic Forms
New/Invented Poetic Forms

The Skinny: Poetic Forms

Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the skinny, a form created by Truth Thomas.

The Benefits of Writing Book Reviews
Articles

The Benefits of Writing Book Reviews

A book review is more than sharing an opinion—it's a conversation between readers. Sam Risak shares the benefits of writing books reviews, as well as best practices for getting started.

Plot Twist Story Prompts: Give In
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Plot Twist Story Prompts: Give In

Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, have a character give in to something or someone.

Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery
Mystery/Thriller

Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery

What gets a reader to keep turning pages? Author Amanda Kabak seeks to answer that question here.

5-Minute Memoir: Anonymous Fame
Write Better Nonfiction

5-Minute Memoir: Anonymous Fame

5-Minute Memoir is exactly what it sounds like—a personal essay on some facet of the writing life, be it a narrative or a reflection, pensive, touching or hilarious. Enjoy this installment from Barbara Neal Varma.