Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE)
TMCC Writers' Conference
Make 2010 the year your writing dreams come true!
This 2010 writing event brings together its most varied group of literary professionals in the conference's 21-year history! Stay abreast of the latest developments in the publishing field while gaining concrete tips for taking your writing to the next level. The TMCC Writers' Conference, held in Reno, Nevada, is here to help you reach your potential. Hone your craft, connect with agents and explore new publishing options.
Featured presenters at the Saturday, April 17 event are:
- Sheree Bykofsky, East Coast literary agent and author of approximately 25 books, including the bestseller-The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published-now in its fourth edition
- Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, an ebook publisher and distribution platform for authors, publishers and readers
- Mary Kole, a literary agent from the Andrea Brown Literary Agency specializing in young adult and middle grade novels and exceptional picture books
- Ted Weinstein, a San Francisco-based literary agent representing a broad range of non-fiction for adults
- Leigh Bale, an award-winning author of inspirational romance
- Don Meyer, a mystery writer and print on demand expert
- Susan Palwick, science fiction/fantasy author and university professor
- Robert Leonard Reid, an award-winning memoirist chronicling the natural world
In addition to hearing these great speakers, take the opportunity to have one private meeting with the speaker of your choice for an additional fee.
— Tammy Brocker, 2009 conference participant.The conference was very organized with a high level of professionalism, yet the atmosphere felt comfortable and friendly. I left with so much useful information and a lot of inspiration to keep on writing.
Registration opens for this day-long conference on Oct. 22. E-mail us today to get on our conference mailing list.