Sessions from previous years

Title Description Name Category
The Art of Tactful Critique "Constructive criticism" is a term best left unused. This session will go over some basics for giving critique -- not criticism -- in a... JBooneDryden editing & publishing
What's in a Genre? The term 'genre' is used in a variety of ways -- sometimes even negatively. Come learn about the history of "genre fiction." JBooneDryden fiction
Essential Skills for Freelancers Do you have what it takes to make it in the competitive world of freelancing? Learn helpful skills, tools, and traits that will guide you... niki333 freelancing
Resume Writing Find out how to expose the "real" elements of your experience, not just what you did, but rather what you can do. Discuss alternative... lynnerob business
Networking skills Learn all about networking! Why is networking important? How to start networking (for newbies). Best networking practices. Where to network... lynnerob business
Online Writing Communities With so many ways to connect in the world today, we are no longer limited to just our monthly meetings of writer guilds at the local coffee... rjrhodes editing & publishing
Three Keys to Writing a Nonfiction Book Fast Learn the secrets behind writing a great book fast from the author of Write-A-Thon. WriteNowCoach non-fiction
Mastering Social Media for Writers This info-packed class will teach you how to how to navigate the new world of social media with special attention paid to building a... WriteNowCoach freelancing
Savvy Pitching of Non-Fiction Book Ideas (and Anything Else You Want to Know about this Biz) A non-fiction, niche book publisher (Lake Claremont Press) for 18 years and owner of a new media/book events business (Everything Goes... Sharon Woodhouse non-fiction
How the Internet has changed writing & how to adjust Online writing has to appeal to a very broad demographic, and as such, is usually structured very differently than scholastic writing.... ecgreeneyes editing & publishing
Writing with WordPress You probably have heard of WordPress, the most popular blogging platform on Earth. Perhaps you've even used the platform for your blog or... WorkingWriter business
Helping People Master Tools: Technical Communication Careers Do you read the manuals that come with your camera, phone or other gadget? Have you ever thought you could do better in explaining how... WorkingWriter
non-fiction
technical
Understanding and creating Voice Of course we all know that the character has a voice, but so does the narator. I will show how different writers create the voice, what... DLEMKE5@wi.rr.com fiction
What is Fan Fiction & Why Write It Fan Fiction writing information will be presented. This is an interactive session so bring your questions and be ready to share your own... sassyfran fiction
Penny Candy A fast paced rush of ideas, prompts and writing challenges. Everyone will leave with the sweet treat of a new idea. (Real candy also... Dasha Kelly
fiction
non-fiction
poetry
drama
What it Means to be a Writer in Milwaukee How does living in Milwaukee affect the writers living here? While living in Milwaukee can sometimes feel like a cultural wasteland, there... Brawler fiction
The Current State of the Traditional Book Business, Such as it is. I'll give an overview of the state of publishing, looking at the larger New York houses as well as a number of smaller presses. dgoldin editing & publishing
Selling Your Book to Bookstores Whether you are at a traditional publisher, a contract publisher, or going it alone, you are probably wondering how to deal with bookstores... dgoldin business
Book Publishing 101 - The Nuts and Bolts Award-winning publisher Kira Henschel offers a practical, hands-on overview of the publishing process, from book idea, how to organize your... BookMavenKira editing & publishing
After Fifty Shades of Grey: Writing Erotica in Today's Changing Market Everyone's reading it. If you wish you'd penned it, come join erotica authors Zander Vyne and K.A. Burton for a panel discussion about... K. A. Burton fiction
Apps and software for research and writing: what do you use? Apps and software for research and writing: what do you use and what do you recommend? Also on-line site you think are helpful. Rayhne
fiction
non-fiction
technical
editing & publishing
Getting Started in Ghostwriting What do Dr. Phil, Hillary Clinton, Lance Armstrong, and 45 percent of all the authors on The New York Times non-fiction best-seller list... Liz Ridley freelancing
Query Letter Clinic We’ve all heard the old adage, “You never have a second chance to make a first impression.” When it comes to approaching literary agents... Liz Ridley freelancing