Idlewild Conference Schedule Announced Aug 14th

–WRITING DYNAMIC FICTION–This workshop will cover the basics of short and novel length fiction writing: plotting your story, character development, having your work properly edited and putting your manuscript together for publication. New and experienced writers will find the information in this workshop very helpful.Sylvia Hubbard-Internet Marketing for Writers–INTERNET MARKETING FOR WRITERS–Learn how to promote your book in today’s most important medium-the internet. Sylvia Hubbard, a veteran blogger and noted expert on the internet, will guide you through cyberspace and the blogosphere. Open to writers in all phases of the writing process-new and evolving information will be shared.

Curtis L. Crisler–OUTSIDE THE BOX: THE WRITING LIFE OF RISKS–What happens when you pull off a scab? Why pick at it at all? Some just seem curious with what’s beneath the surface? Using samples from the collection Pulling Scabs and other resources, we’ll risk going beneath surface writing to examine optional writing concepts/approaches. Basically, we’re going to run with scissors. For all participants signing up for Crisler’s workshop, the book Pulling Scabs will be provided.

Karen S. Williams–DROP THAT BAGGAGE! A FOR WOMEN-ONLY POETRY WORKSHOP!–This fun, insightful and inspirational workshop invites poets and writers of all levels to creatively confront and quash their inner critic while writing a poem that pushes them from fear to freedom! Be sure to bring writing implements, a notebook or a laptop and get ready to fire up! This workshop will get you on your way to becoming the free, creative and wildly purposeful woman and writer you are meant to be!

Robin Morris–WRITING FOR CHILDREN: 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR WORK FOR PUBLICATION–Workshop participants will engage in discussions about the writing process and learn about the current children’s publishing market, agents and publishers. Participants will also learn effective ways to market their writing by using social networking tools (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) This workshop is for beginning writers with 0-5 years writing experience who are interested in writing and publishing children’s literature. Participants will also engage in group discussions about the writing process.