LUW Quills Conference

Have you registered for the Quills Conference yet?

Don’t delay - here’s what you’ll miss if you're not (virtually) there!

The 2020 Quills Conference has moved online! The fully virtual format has opened the door for more agents, editors, and guest presenters than ever before, and you can learn from their expertise right from the comfort of your own home!

Register now for the full conference and enjoy LIVE workshops including:

The Short Story: Unlocking All the Doors in the House of Your Creativity with Jonathan Maberry

Story Fundamentals of Speculative Fiction and Beginnings and Endings with Cat Rambo

Forms of Poetry with Linda Addison

Advanced Novel Structure with Michael A. Stackpole

MFA in a Day and Snapping Pictures With Words with Angie Hodapp

Maintaining Suspense Through a Novel and Marketing for Writers with J.H. Moncrieff

From Slush to Shine: Self-editing Your Manuscript with Lee Murray

Unraveling the Mystery of Mysteries and Pitch Perfect with Chantelle Aimeé Osman

How Horror and Sci-Fi Writers Can Cross Over into Romance and Erotica with Danielle Kaheaku

Disability Inclusive Worldbuilding with Elsa R. Sjunneson

Pitching Comics with Alex Segura

… and more!

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Early registrants will gain access to the pre-recorded classes over a week before the conference begins, which means more time to watch and absorb presentations across every track:

CRAFT:

Adapting a Novel to a Screenplay with Kate Jonez
Be a Poet Even in Prose: Twelve Tips for Writing Jaw-dropping Sentences with Lance Larsen
Bones of Horror with E.F. Schraeder
Character Therapy with Sofiya Pasternack
Combat as an element of World Building with J.E. Zarnofsky
Common Mistakes in First Chapters with Lesley Sabga
Crafting for Your Craft with Margot Monroe
Crafting the Perfect Romance (hint: make it not perfect) with Elana Johnson
Creating Strong Character Relationships with Janeal Falor
Editor Speaks Out: The Mistakes Everyone Makes in the First Chapter with Amy Michelle Carpenter
Filtering The Rot Inside Your Story with Maxwell Alexander Drake
Genre, Tropes, and Word Counts: Knowing What You Write, Who It's For, and How to Deliver the Goods with Angie Hodapp
Getting Started in Writing Comics with John Robinson IV
How Technology Affects Future Creativity with J.M. Cullen
Intimacy and Consent in Fiction with Rachael Bush
Magic Systems with Charlie N. Holmberg
Nouns in a New Way To Get Writing with Virginia Babcock
Plotters Vs. Pantsers with C Louis S.
Revision Triage: Where to (Re)Start with Kristy S. Gilbert
Science Fiction World Building with Zabé Ellor
Science in Fiction with Cassidy Ward
Technical Writing for Fun and Profit with Jana S. Brown
The Faceted Novel with Johnny Worthen
The Inside Out Author with Sammie Trinidad
The Poetic Voice in Writing with Jef Huntsman
The Shapes of Stories with Bryan Young
Writing Blindness with Elsa R. Sjunneson
Writing for a Series with Alex Harrow
Writing Healthy Romantic Relationships with Margot Monroe
Writing Mental Illness with Sofiya Pasternack
Writing Outside the Box: Fantasy Edition with Charlie N. Holmberg

MARKETING:

Author Newsletter with Mel Jolly
Is Your Book on Audible.com? with Sharon Larson
Market Your Romance To The Masses with Elana Johnson
Marketing Plan: The Beginning with Kenny B. Smith
Self Made Marketing with Elizabeth Suggs

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:

Advantages and Disadvantages of 1st Person with Maxwell Alexander Drake
Authors Discussing Diversity in the Industry with Jayrod Garrett
Compelling Story Conflict with Heidi Thornock
Do's and Don'ts of Writing People of Color with J.T. Moore
Editors and Agents Discussing Diversity in the Industry (Sammie Trinidad: Freelance sensitivity reader and editor, Rebecca Sachiko: Managing Board Member & Sensitivity Reader for Saltandsagebooks, Crystal Yang Shelley: Owner/Editor at Rabbit with a Red Pen and Freelance Editor, Stacy Whitman: Publisher at Lee & Low Books, and Stacey Barney: Executive Editor at Penguin/G.P. Putnam's Sons) with Jayrod Garrett
Get Your *Stuff* Together: Organization for Authors with Mel Jolly
How Authors Make Money: Utilizing Subsidiary Rights to Generate Income with Kimberly Brower
Plot or Character with Kathi Oram Peterson
Q&A with Joanna Penn: The Author Mindset (with Alex Harrow)
Ten Plus Guides For Writing Contests with Jef Huntsman
The Myth of the 20lb Longsword with J.E. Zarnofsky
Using Social Media To Build A Writer Platform with Terra Luft

PUBLISHING:

5 Things I need to Represent a Manuscript with Matt Belford
Content Warnings and Why You Need Them with Alex Harrow
Non-Fiction Proposals with Eric Smith
Publishing Romane To Make a Living with Elana Johnson
Tapping Into the Indie Market with Candace J. Thomas
The Long and Short of It: Surviving as a Freelancer with Riley Black
Traditional vs. Indie vs. Hybrid with Bryan Young
What To Do With Your Manuscript Next with Jared Quan
Writing Query Letters with Eric Smith

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All registrants will also receive a free ebook copy of the League of Utah Writers 85th Anniversary Anthology, The Function of Freedom. Upgrade to a paperback edition for just $4.95!

About the book: For 85 years, The League of Utah Writers has worked diligently to encourage and nurture the writing talent in Utah. This collection was assembled to mark the occasion of the League’s anniversary and showcases the talent from

all corners of the state. Spanning multiple genres and forms, this competitive anthology represents some of the best the League has to offer from newcomers and seasoned professionals alike.