Workshops

The 2010 Silken Sands Conference will include a variety of workshops.  Whether you are just beginning your writing career or if you are a multi-published author, there are workshops for everyone! Our published authors and industry experts will present instructional workshops to help you get the most out of your conference at the beach.

Karen Rose…Doing It With Dialog

Fran McNabb…Creating Memorable Characters

Beth Cornelison…The Unpubbed’s Guide to Finding the Right Agent

Vicki Hinze and Kathy Carmichael… Live Critiqueshop

Cynthia Eden…The Paranormal Plot:  What’s Hot and What’s Not

Sandy Lender…Bringing the Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Paranormal Character’s World to Life

Kelly Stone…No Matter How Busy You Are, You Can Find Time to Write

Virginia Kelly…Search Like a Pro: Discover the Secrets Behind the Engines

Laura Hayden…The Subliminal Writer

Allison Knight…The Pros and Cons of Writing for the e-Market

Cheryl Norman…Self-editing Your Manuscript

Annie Oortman and Darlene Buchholz…Designed to Sell: How to Enhance Your Writing’s Curb Appeal

Carolyn Williamson…Lure Readers into Living Your Story Using Deep Viewpoint

Joyce Moore…Ruffians, Rakes, and Rulers: Bringing History to Life

Loretta C. Rogers…Corralling the Clutter

Traci Hall…Shining in a Shrinking Market

D.D. Scott…Muse Therapy: Unleashing Your Inner Sybil

Lenora Worth…How To Write a Good Book Based on The Good Book

Amy Atwell…Ready…Aim…Fire!  Targeting Contests As Part of Your Career Plan

Amber Leigh Williams, Laura Breck, and Lisa Lipkind Leibow…Grogging: How Five Newbie Authors Bumbled Into a Successful Group Blog

Sayde Grace…Going Beyond the Cookie Cutter Cowboy

Nick Roussos…Web 1.0: Professional Help for Your Website