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July 12, 2019

Our 4th Guest Speaker; More Good “Muse”

Our 4th Guest Speaker; More Good “Muse”

Our 4th Guest Speaker; More Good “Muse”

Our 4th Guest Speaker; More Good “Muse”

Following the publication of her first short story in 2010, Kali Wallace has gone on to publish two darkly phantasmal young adult books, Shallow Graves and The Memory Trees, as well the children’s fantasy adventure City of Islands, all critically lauded by Kirkus Reviews. Salvat[Click For The Rest...]
June 30, 2019

3rd Guest Speaker; About Advance Submissions

3rd Guest Speaker; About Advance Submissions

3rd Guest Speaker; About Advance Submissions

3rd Guest Speaker; About Advance Submissions

“Chilling,” is how Publisher Weekly describes Come and Get Me, the debut novel from Norm Thoeming, writing as August Norman. “Thoroughly memorable,” declares Booklist. And author Lisa Brackmann (Black Swan Rising) effuses, “[This] page-turning thriller features a sly sense of humor &#[Click For The Rest...]
June 25, 2019

Better Know a Workshop Leader: Matthew J. Pallamary

Better Know a Workshop Leader: Matthew J. Pallamary

Better Know a Workshop Leader: Matthew J. Pallamary

Better Know a Workshop Leader: Matthew J. Pallamary

SCWC Content and Social Media Manager Lacey Impellizeri profiles multiple award-winning author Matthew J. Pallamary. LI: How long have you been writing? What is your experience in the industry? Did you ever expect to become an author and what is your favorite part of being an author? [Click For The Rest...]
May 13, 2019

A First, as 2nd Special Guest Speaker(s) Announced

A First, as 2nd Special Guest Speaker(s) Announced

A First, as 2nd Special Guest Speaker(s) Announced

A First, as 2nd Special Guest Speaker(s) Announced

Publishers Weekly declares The Two Lila Bennetts (Lake Union Publishing), “Intriguing … Chapters headed ‘captured’ and ‘free’ alternate, each describing a parallel reality … Along with two perfect endings, this satisfying thriller offers food for thought. Flawless pacing w[Click For The Rest...]
April 30, 2019

1st Special Guest Speaker Aboard; “Good Muse”

1st Special Guest Speaker Aboard; “Good Muse”

1st Special Guest Speaker Aboard; “Good Muse”

1st Special Guest Speaker Aboard; “Good Muse”

Following the release of a fifth traditionally published novel. author Jonathan Yanez parlayed his success into a prolific independent publishing juggernaut. With over three dozen titles behind him, including the Gateway to the Galaxy, New Arilion Knights, and Pandora Experiment sci-f[Click For The Rest...]
March 01, 2019

LA17 Pre-registration Open; Call of Duty

LA17 Pre-registration Open; Call of Duty

LA17 Pre-registration Open; Call of Duty

LA17 Pre-registration Open; Call of Duty

Engage. Inspire. Impact. Pretty much the mantra of every writer mindful of their duty to the reader, regardless of genre. Trick is, how to do so. There are so many words. So many ways. The only thing that’s certain is finding your way. Your voice. That which makes your work singularly[Click For The Rest...]
February 21, 2019

SD33 Awards & Wrap

SD33 Awards & Wrap

SD33 Awards & Wrap

SD33 Awards & Wrap

What an exceptional gathering our 33rd annual San Diego conference turned out to be. The rain abated, wind blew down, sky lit up, and the writers—as they inevitably will when given a chance—the writers shined. And while each Special Guest Speaker spoke truthfully about their individua[Click For The Rest...]
January 17, 2019

4th Guest Speaker; SD33 Working Schedule

4th Guest Speaker; SD33 Working Schedule

4th Guest Speaker; SD33 Working Schedule

4th Guest Speaker; SD33 Working Schedule

Between First Reads, Kindle Unlimited, e-book subscription services, and all the many other exclusive tools at its disposal, it is estimated that Amazon.com reaches 10 million or more readers with any given book’s release. Instantly. “The Seattle-based giant houses 15 imprints i[Click For The Rest...]
December 27, 2018

Start the New Year–Write! Good Muse and Deadlines

Start the New Year–Write! Good Muse and Deadlines

Start the New Year–Write! Good Muse and Deadlines

Start the New Year–Write! Good Muse and Deadlines

2019 is nearly upon us, which means another year of writing, rewriting, reading, rewriting, rewriting some more and, finally, hopefully–through fate, hard work, great storytelling and exceptional crafting–your book lands a passionate advocate, finds a good home, gets published and rea[Click For The Rest...]
October 26, 2018

3rd Guest Speaker; Your Path To Publishing Plan

3rd Guest Speaker; Your Path To Publishing Plan

3rd Guest Speaker; Your Path To Publishing Plan

3rd Guest Speaker; Your Path To Publishing Plan

“The hip-hop generation’s answer to Sherlock Holmes returns fast and furious in the third installment of [his] celebrated series … And Isaiah Quintabe remains an engaging, fascinating protagonist,” raves Kirkus about Joe Ide’s Wrecked. The breakout sensation that introduced us to this[Click For The Rest...]