The 2010 Agents Conference is getting closer and closer! In order to build just a little more anticipation, here’s a list of the breakout sessions that you can attend on Saturday afternoon from 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. These sessions offer valuable information and insight into the publishing world and how to be more successful.
– Short and Sweet: How to Write a Killer Synopsis with Rebecca Oliver and Joe Veltre (Texas Ballroom V)
– YA, YA, YA – Or Not? How to Tell if Your Book Is for Adults or Teens or Both with Panelists Mary Colgan and Mari Mancusi and Moderator Jennifer Zeigler (Texas Ballroom VII)
– Nonfiction? No Problem: Crafting a Stellar Book Proposal with David Hale Smith of DHS Literary (Hill Country A)
– Google This and Kindle That: Electronic Rights for Authors with Panelists Andrew Gajkowski and Susan Schulman and Moderator Frances Townsend (Hill Country B)
– Social Media: How to Make It Work for You – Rather Than You Working for It with Panelists Lynn Reardon, Jennifer Hill Robenalt and Rusty Shelton and Moderator Shennandoah Diaz (Hill Country C)
– The Brave New Digital World with Panelists Jan Bozarth, Anne Horowitz, and Carrie Kania and Moderator Ed Nawotka (Hill Country D)
Later in the afternoon, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. you can also attend these breakout sessions:
– Build a Better Beginning with Brandi Bowles of Foundry Literary and Media (Texas Ballroom V)
– Trendspotting I: The Forecast for Adult Books with Panelists Michelle Brower, Robert Guinsler, and Jud Laghi (Texas Ballroom VI)
– What’s Next?: How to Make Sure You’re Ready to Send Submissions to Agents with Panelists Jim Donovan, Jacqueline Hackett, and BJ Robbins and Moderator George Getschow (Texas Ballroomm VII)
– Keeping Your Head: A Mini Retreat with Dr. Saundra Goldman (Hill Country A)
– Book Promotion in the Digital Age: Dos and Don’ts from the Media with Panelists Kimberley Jones, Jody Seaborn, and Ed Nawotka and Moderator Rusty Shelton (Hill Country B)
– Big House, Little House: What Type of Publisher Is Right for You? with Panelists Tanya Hall, Nathaniel Jacks and Theresa May (Hill Country C)
