May 28 Meeting:
Omegas Information Day
Saturday May 28 (9 am - 4 pm) Program below...
St Francis College, Milton, Brisbane.
- We've seen too many authors lately come for advice after spending thousands (even tens of thousands) of dollars in an attempt to get their book published. Others may not spend suitcases of money but they never see any royalties. Still others are frustrated by piles of rejections and don't know how to improve their manuscript to maximise its chances of publication. The more you know, the less likely you are to make a mistake with a contract or submission.
- There are also many exciting new opportunities opening up later this year regarding international marketing that, if you are considering self-publishing, you should be aware.
- We've lined up a great list of speakers to give you a thorough grounding in what the publication trade is all about, so you know the questions to ask so you don't sign yourself up for something you'll regret.
- You will even be able to make appointments to see some of them on the day. But be quick!
Jeff Townsend of Write Advice
Heidi Hendriks of Salt & Light Publishing
Rochelle Manners (TBC) of Even Before Publishing
Rosanne Hawke (TBC) of TABOR Adelaide
Pete Garbett of Exodus Editing
Ruth Bonetti of Words & Music
Rowena Beresford of Christian School Library supply service
Wendy Sargeant (editor)
Robyn Swift (editor)
plus more
Cost will be $45 for Omegas members, $70 for non-members.
Information Day Programme
28/05/11
St Francis College, Milton
Lecture Room 1 (near the library at the top of the hill)
8.30 Registration
9.00 Welcome and worship
9.15 Giving God our best: the pursuit of excellence in writing - Rosanne Hawke
10.00 Meet the editors Panel – Why editing should not be an optional extra - Wendy Sargeant, Pete Garbett, Robyn Swift
10.30 Morning Tea
10.45 Salt and Light Publishing: how it came to be – Heidi & Sam Hendriks
11.00 Marketing Panel – why marketing should not be an optional extra – Jeff Townsend + Rochelle Manners + Ice & Elk Books
11.30 So you’re considering self-publishing or subsidy publishing – Anne Hamilton – what you should know about the process of publishing + Lightning Source and its potential for international marketing
12.30 Q & A – self-publishing vs traditional publishing – Rochelle Manners
12.45 Lunch (catered)
1.45 When writers need to be speakers – Ruth Bonetti
2.15 Christian Schools Library Supplies – Rowena Beresford
2.30 Publishers Forum – what specific publishers are looking for in a manuscript – Rochelle Manners, Heidi Hendriks, Jeff Townsend
3.00 Mentorships and their value – Jo Wanmer and Andrea Grigg
3.15 New releases: a chance for authors of recent and upcoming books to speak briefly on their work
4.00 Close
Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to speak to presenters for 15 minutes. Rosanne will not be available after 12.30, Pete will not be available after 11.30 and Rochelle will not be available. Please advise if you would like to speak to any presenter.
WHERE: the annexe of Old Bishopsbourne in St Francis’ College, Milton
233 Milton Road (but enter via Baroona Road driveway), close to Milton railway station and buses. Ample parking.
Omega Writers supports Christian authors through bi-monthly meetings, workshops, conferences, an e-newsletter ‘Zaphon’, and competitions including the inaugural Caleb Prize for faith-inspired writing.
Meetings give opportunities to * learn * write * challenge * share * support * pray
INFO: http://www.omegawriters.com/
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