Speaking Engagement

You are Invited to Attend…
the
2nd Annual
Northwest Georgia Valley Writers Conference
May 6 & 7
 
This Year's Keynote Speaker and author of All that's True, Cold Rock River, Divorcing Dwayne, and Roseflower Creek is Jackie Lee Miles
Learn more about Jackie Lee Miles at www.jlmiles.com

OPTION ONE / For Writers: Pre-Registration at the Harris Arts Center or by Phone (706-629-2599) is highly encouraged as there will be limited registration on the day of the event. $50 for the conference / price does not include meals.

OPTION TWO / For Readers: There is no charge to attend end-of-day events on Saturday. Join us at 5:45PM for a panel discussion on "The Writer's Life" then stay for book sales and signing at 6:15PM Those attending ONLY the "readers" portion of the event do NOT need to register and admission is free

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Friday Night: New this Year—Bonus workshop!
7:00 PM Enjoy dinner with several authors & workshop leaders at the Velo Vineyard in Downtown Calhoun while you participate in the workshop, "What a Publisher Wants From You" with Publisher Tony Burton of Wolfmont Press.

If you are joining us for dinner, please check the box on your registration form, as we will need a headcount.
($15 buffet dinner is not included in price of conference)

SATURDAY: Main Event

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Check in at the Registration Desk / Authors available for book signing & sales

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM 
Introduction & Welcome with Literary Chair, Gray Bridges

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM 
Five Things that Make a Good Story Great, with Keynote Speaker, Jackie Lee Miles


11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Workshop A:  Recipes for Success; A complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks Food Blogs, Reviews & More, with Aletia DuPree
or
Workshop B: Writing Through Grief with Jessica Handler


12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Break for Lunch (cost of lunch not included)
 Uncle Dom’s Deli and Red Door Café are across the street

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel Discussion: How the Face of Publishing Has Changed

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Workshop A:
Writing and Publishing for Children & Young Adults with Donny Seagraves
or
Workshop B:
Writing Historical Fiction; Imagine the Facts with Amanda Gable

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Workshop A: Polish; Making your Writing Shine with Barbara Tucker
or
Workshop B: Stress-Free Marketing for Newly Published Authors with Renea Winchester

5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Living the Writer's Life

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Authors Available for books signing & sales

7:45 PM
Conference Attendees are invited to join some of our authors & workshop leaders for dinner at Ruby Tuesday's on Hwy 53 by 1-75
(Optional and dinner is not included in price of conference)

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