[Conventions] ConJour 4.0 Schedule – January 27-29, 2012
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012
6 P.M. Topic: The Business aspect of writing ,
Panelists: Moderator: Michael Ashleigh FinnRhonda Eudaly, PL Blair, O. M. Grey, David Doub
Description: Our panel of experts discuss what you need to know beyond writing the story.
7 P.M. Topic: How art is important to book publication
Panelists: Moderator: Jeremy Tully, Robert Stikmanz, David Doub, Rhonda Eudaly
Description: “A picture is worth 1000 words,†this is even more true in choosing when choosing art for your book. These authors and artists discuss the process of art selection for book covers.
8 P.M. Topic: Plot Development 1
Panelists: Moderator: Terry Mixon, Michael “Taltos†Willet, P.L. Blair, Rhonda Eudaly
Description: Plot development as a tool for your writing.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012
10 A.M. Topic: Why Researching for Your Story is Important
Panelists: Moderator: Robert Stikmanz, Mel White, David Doub, Rhonda Eudaly, P. L. Blair
Description: We all know that research papers require looking up facts, figures, and statistics. But what about stories? These authors explain why you need to research for your stories.
11 A.M. Topic: Beginning writer mistakes to avoid
Panelists: Moderator: Amy Sisson, Rhonda Eudaly, David Doub, Charlie Brown, O. M. Grey
Description: Learning what to avoid doing as a new writer.
1 P.M. Topic: She Walks In Darkness
Panelists: Moderator: Tonya Tipton, Rhonda Eudaly, O. M. Grey, Emily Karnes, Heather Dunbar, Amy Sisson
Description: Female authors and artists talk about feminism in their work.
2 P.M. Topic: Collaborating with Another Author
Panelists: Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly, Chris Dunbar, David Doub
Description: The good, the bad, and the ugly of working with someone else.
7 P.M. Topic: Positive child friendly and young adult sci-fi, horror, and fantasy
Panelists: Moderator: Tracy McKinley, Bev Hale, Rhonda Eudaly
Description: Our panel of experts describe what makes good child friendly literature, and talk about some of the positive things found in sci-fi, horror, and fantasy.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012
10 A.M. Topic: Publishing And Marketing Realities For The Emerging Author
Panelists: Moderator: Michael Ashleigh Finn, O. M. Grey, Terry Mixon, Rhonda Eudaly, David Doub
Description: What new authors can do and where they can go to market their product.
10 A.M. Rhonda Eudaly – reading (Yeah, we’re working on this.)
I will have a table in the dealer’s room, but they have me hopping. If I seem a little spacy at times, please bear with me.