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Writing Workshop Series
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Writing tips, entertaining people, and
did we mention fun?

:: WordSmitten Writers Workshop Faculty ::
Writing Workshop Series: Faculty


Connie May Fowler, bestselling author of Before Women Had Wings (an Oprah Book Club selection and made for TV movie) and The Problem With Murmur Lee

Jane Friedman, editorial director of Writer's Digest Books. We thank Jane for her generous donation of 50 copies of the 2008 edition of Writer's Market to be given away at the March 22 event. Only 50 copies are available, so register early. Winners will be notified by email and must be present on March 22 to win.

Alison Steele, of Rahdert, Steele, Bole & Reynolds, P.A.,
an attorney experienced in writers' copyright laws
(the firm represents The St. Petersburg Times and the Poynter Institute )

Robert (Bob) Tarte
, author of Enslaved by Ducks and Fowl Weather
and an innovative podcast producer.
View his winsome duck-escapade video on YouTube.

Kate Sullivan, executive editor of WordSmitten Media, Inc., who conducts a session on
writing the essential query letter.

Where:
Held at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida

Discover great fun and information about the craft of writing.
Join authors, editors, an attorney who will answer your questions about writing, copyright law, intellectual property law, and how to avoid losing your rights to your copyright on your work. Does "common law" copyright [the standard (c) that is popular on documents] protect you? Alison Steele answers your questions at this conference, so don't miss this outstanding event for students, beginning and professional writers, and debut authors of both fiction and non-fiction books.

Register: The first 50 registrants will receive a FREE copy of the 2008 Writer's Market, (Retail Value $49.99) provided to WordSmitten's participants courtesy of Jane Friedman, Writer's Digest Books, and F+W Publications.


 

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