Do you ever get bored at writers conferences because the speakers keep giving you the same worn-out information?
Are you
a first-time author who wants to move beyond the basics?
Then this year's Illumify writers conference is for you.
We're going to take you on a deep dive into
fiction, memoirs, nonfiction, and children's picture books.
Our four intensives include:
How to Write the Picture Book of Your Dreams with Marianne Hering
Hook, Line, and Sinker: Writing Nonfiction That Captivates Readers with Michael J. Klassen
Your Story Matters: Writing a Compelling Memoir with Karen Bouchard
Deep Dive Into Fiction with Jayme Mansfield
After reading hundreds of manuscripts a year, I'm especially excited about leading my nonfiction intensive. I'm going to show you how to
- Find and refine your voice
- Determine your audience and discover their pain points
- Write an introduction that hooks your readers for
the rest of the book
- Navigate transitions where most books lose their readers
- Avoid the most common mistakes nonfiction writers make
- Write with clarity and precision
- Employ reader analytics to hit the target
...and
so much more
This is the culmination of my 27 years as a professional writer and publisher. I guarantee you, the information I'm going to share will change the way you write. That's not an exaggeration.
We're going to begin the day with an interview with W. Michael Gear, the New York Times bestselling author of 20 novels and close to 18 million copies in print.
Our faculty includes:
Marianne Hering,
the multimillion bestselling author of the Imagination Station children's book series.
Jayme Mansfield, the award-winning bestselling author of Chasing the Butterfly, and my favorite, Portrait of Deceit.
Karen Bouchard, the bestselling author of numerous books and Illumify's master book coach.
Larry Yoder, our sage in residence, will be on-hand to provide manuscript evaluations and writing advice.
All this for only $89!
