We are canceling the conference. We just didn't have enough attendees to meet our expenses. I know that people often wait until the last couple of weeks to sign up, but we have decided not to take that chance. I want you to know how much I appreciated all the hard work y'all have put into this conference, and I'm really sorry that we have to cancel. I've put on lots of conferences and events over the years...for Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators ...
Bad News
Persist!
(Thanks to Melinda Brown Long. This is from her Facebook post.)
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Teen Track, AnAuthor World’s The Story Continues Writing Conference
TEEN TRACK: LET THE STORIES BEGIN!
In the first AM Session we will:
* Have fun. Explore. Improvise.
* Learn how to “Show, Don’t tell!” and how to learn from literature.
* Learn about the Writing-Revising Cycle.
* Exercise “Muscle Words.”
* Mine our lives for feelings and experiences which will inform our stories.
Second AM Session:
* Identify great characters. Learn the FAST principle.
* Brainstorm!
* Create a Character.
Break for LUNCH 
First PM Session:
* Investigate settings and mood.
* What is a ...
Meet Carol Baldwin, Teen Track Instructor for The Story Continues Writing Conference
Carol Baldwin is a freelance writer in Charlotte, NC; her most recent book is Teaching the Story: Fiction Writing in Grades 4-8 (Maupin House, 2008). She has presented at library, writing, and reading conferences; taught at her local community college; and coordinated the Charlotte critique SCBWI group for more than 15 years. She co-authors Talking Story, a newsletter devoted to literacy; and is writing her first historical mid-grade novel. You can read her book reviews and thoughts about writing at www.carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com. The three Gs in her life ...
Meet Ann B. Ross, AnAuthor World Conference Speaker
Ann B. Ross, best known for her beloved Miss Julia series, will be our afternoon Keynote Speaker at AnAuthor World's The Story Continues writing conference.
This native Georgian now lives in Hendersonville, NC, with her husband. She's the mother of three children and the grandmother of six. Ann attended the University of North Carolina-Asheville where she received her BA in Literature (magna cum laude, no less!). Later, at UNC-Chapel Hill, she received her MS in English and her Ph.D. in Medieval Literature and Language. She ...
Blogging Workshop This Saturday
Do you blog?
Do you tweet?
Are you on Facebook?
Are you internet savvy?
If you answered "no" to any of the above questions, then you need Edie Melson! Edie is the social media expert, author of best-selling e-book on social media (Social Media Marketing for Writers), and will be a speaker at AnAuthor World's upcoming writing conference, The Story Continues.
Edie will be teaching "Build a Blog" workshop this Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch is included!). In this intense, hands-on workshop, she will teach you ...
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Saturday Night You Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!*
Everyone is invited to AnAuthor World's anniversary party! You don't have to be a member of AnAuthor World Community to come. Pam Zollman says, "Let them eat cake! And have some punch, too."
Event: Anniversary Party
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2011
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Conference Room, Downtown Greenville Airport, 100 Tower Drive, Greenville, SC (From Pleasantburg Drive, turn at the light onto Tower Drive -- only one way to turn -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is at that intersection. ...
Get Your Work Evaluated By Professionals
MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES AT THE CONFERENCE
Want to know what professionals think about your manuscript? Have it critiqued by editors and published writers at AnAuthor World’s 3rd writing conference, The Story Continues.
• Send in the first 10 pages of your manuscript.
• Deadline: September 1, 2011
• You’ll receive a 15-minute one-on-one critique from a professional
• Price: $40 ($35 for AAW Community members)
• Make check payable to AnAuthor World
• Mail to: Pam Zollman, 406 Plano Drive, Greenville, SC 29617
• Email: pam@anauthorworld.com
You must be registered for the conference to have a manuscript critique.
AnAuthor World's ...
Early Bird Special: One Week Left!
The Early Bird Special pricing for AnAuthor World's third annual writing conference, The Story Continues, ends on August 15th.
The Story Continues Writing Conference
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Place: Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC
Time: 8:00-8:30 a.m. -- Registration
8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. -- Conference
4:30-5:30 p.m. -- Autographing
Price: Adult -- $100 ($90 AAW Community Member)
Student -- $65
Early Bird Special ...
Interview with Edie Melson
Edie Melson
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