Syrian-Canadian author Danny Ramadan published his first collection of short stories at the age of 19, and worked as a journalist in Syria, Lebanon and Egypt before resettling in Canada. Join this celebrated author as he discusses Own Voices, citing his various writer identities, including former refugee and queer person. Danny will also discuss craft,…
DetailsLearn how short stories can form a crucial part of any fiction writer’s career. This session will help you understand the basics of licensing rights for short fiction, why you should always target the top markets, key clauses to look for in short fiction contracts, and much more. Most importantly, you will learn the many…
DetailsIn this one-hour session Barbara Kyle will cover the following: Overview: Why a well-crafted query is crucial Nuts and Bolts: How to structure a pitch perfect query Tips: Important Do’s and Don’ts Query Examples: The good, the bad, and the ugly The In-Person Pitch: Tips for pitching agents and/or editors face-to-face at writers conferences Q&A…
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