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[NAMW Memoir Telesummit] Injecting Emotion into a Memoir Plot by Martha Alderson

[NAMW Memoir Telesummit] Injecting Emotion into a Memoir Plot by Martha Alderson

Injecting Emotion into a Memoir Plot

by Martha Alderson

Martha Alderson, an expert on plot and structure and the author of Blockbuster Plots, will present a special topic at our telesummit—Infusing Emotion into a Memoir Plot. The topic of emotional development throughout a memoir is challenging to most memoir writers, especially as you need to weave your own emotions into the story and develop yourself as a character.

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[NAMW Memoir Telesummit] Building Your Brand through Writing your Book by Sheri McConnell

[NAMW Memoir Telesummit] Building Your Brand through Writing your Book by Sheri McConnell

Building Your Brand through Writing your Book Description

11 AM Sheri McConnell

As you begin to publish your work, you will discover that agents and publishers are looking for writers who have a “platform” and a way to market themselves for the most appeal to a larger audience. Don’t let this language scare you! “Branding” and “platform” are terms used about the shortcuts you use to create an “image” that appeals to agents, publishers, and editors. Sheri will share insider secrets about the process of writing a book, the path to publishing, and how to attract publicity for your book.

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[NAMW Memoir Telesummit] How to Make Yourself Irresistible to any Agent or Editor by Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada

[NAMW Memoir Telesummit] How to Make Yourself Irresistible to any Agent or Editor by Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada

How to Make Yourself Irresistible to any Agent or Editor

by Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada
Literary Agency in San Francisco

Every writer needs to know about how the publishing process works, which includes learning about agents—what they do, how you can get their attention, and how they intersect with the publishing community. There are so many manuscripts and books coming out every week, writers need to develop their skills and a professional attitude to find their way through the maze.

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