Conference Package 1

$50 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT THROUGH JULY 1.

This is a boot camp for you and your book. You'll arrive Friday night for the welcome reception, and have to time to meet and greet your fellow Un-Con goers, and our illustrious guests. Saturday, the fun begins. The goal of this conference is to give you a real strategy for literary success. We'll give you a brain dump on what we know works in publishing, we'll help you tailor your plan for your book and your career, and we'll give you whatever resources we can to help. Expect:

1) A primer on the business side of publishing, so you know what editors are thinking.

2) An inside account of how our pro guests have succeeded.

3) A one-on-one with a pro to listen to your pitch and your plan

4) A one-on-one strategy session to help you build your plan

5) Free coffee, free beer, and free lunch

6) Resources to help you succeed

7) Plenty of time for socializing and for building up your industry contacts

 

 

Conference Package 2

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT TO JULY 1

As an added option, you can submit part of your novel or two short stories (max 100 pages). You'll recieve a two- to three-page respnose letter and have the chance to workshop your piece. The added editorial option costs an additional $100. Participation will be capped at the first twelve respondents. 

Never been workshopped before? You're in for a wild ride.

Workshops are groups of people who have read your work and who committ to talking about it in an open, productive, and honest way. The author listens to the feedback, but can't respond. It's an opporunity to hear from readers who aren't family or friends.

Expect:

1) An in-depth read by Victoria Blake, publisher of Underland Press

2) A two- to three-page response letter

3) A workshop focused on your writing