Twice a year my local writer’s group, CRW (Colorado Romance Writers) and a sister chapter HOD (Heart of Denver) get together and put on a mini-conference. This May they’ve engaged Social Media guru Kristen Lamb to fly up to colorful Colorado and speak.
May, 2013 Mini-Conference
Colorado Romance Writers
in Cooperation with
Heart of Denver Romance Writers
proudly presents our
May Mini-Conference Event
with Kristen Lamb!
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Who: |
Colorado Romance Writers and Heart of Denver Romance Writers |
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What: |
May all-day Mini-Conference – Rise of the Digital Age Author with Kristen Lamb |
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Details: |
The publishing paradigm is changing faster than any of us can keep up. The Digital Age has opened up all kinds of opportunities, but with new opportunity comes increased competition. How can a writer stand out in a sea of “published authors?” Branding is very different in the Digital Age and if we fail to appreciate the changes in branding, then all our social media efforts are a giant waste of time. This session will explore why branding is different, why traditional marketing does not sell books, and will equip participants with tools to make them successful in the Digital Age. Kristen Lamb is the author of the #1 best-selling books “We Are Not Alone–The Writer’s Guide to Social Media” and “Are You There, Blog? It’s Me, Writer.” She has trained thousands of writers and her methods are responsible for selling hundreds of thousands of books and elevating even unknown authors into the ranks of mega-best-selling success. In her free time, Kristen trains sea monkey for the purposes of world domination. Come listen to her speak on a variety of subjects valuable to writers of every genre and level. |
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When: |
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 9:00am to 4:00pm |
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Where: |
Double Tree Hotel – Westminster If you are interested in staying overnight either Friday or Saturday night, the Doubletree offers a special room rate of $119.00. Mention you are with the Colorado Romance Writers/Heart of Denver Romance Writers group and use the code HOD when you make your reservation. |
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Cost: |
$35.00 – CRW/HODRW members $40.00 – non members |
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Meals: |
Continental breakfast and catered lunch included in the Mini-Con fee. |
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Registration Deadline: |
Deadline for reservations is Monday, May 13, 2013. |
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RSVP: |
Visit the Heart of Denver website at http://www.hodrw.com/ for registration details. |
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Payment: |
Visit the Heart of Denver website at http://www.hodrw.com/ for payment details. |
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Information: |
For more information, contact any Board member. |
CRW also offers many great online workshops every month. Here are the upcoming one’s for May. Click on the name of any of the workshops to go directly to the CRW page to get more information or to sign up.
Synopsis Writing with the Plotting Wheel +PLUS+ The Question of Queries
Instructor: Becky Martinez
Dates: April 29 – May 24, 2013
Classroom: Foothills
Craft, Promotions, Submissions, Querying, Pitching, Professional Development
Social Media Rock Stardom
Instructor: Lisa Pietsch
Dates: April 29 – May 24, 2013
Classroom: Prairie
Promotions, Publicity, Networking, Professional Development, Industry, Social Media
The Push/Pull/Lock of an Effective Opening
Instructor: Lydia Sharp
Dates: April 29 – May 17, 2013
Classroom: LoDo
Craft, Plotting, Characterization, Inciting Incident, Writing Fundamentals
SKINWALKING: Intimate Character POV
Instructor: Renee Wildes
Dates: May 13 – May 24, 2013
Classroom: Cherry Creek
Craft, Plotting, Characterization, Editing, Writing Fundamentals
If you’ve got a chance, take advantage of these events and workshops.
Enjoy,
Thea