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(Be on the lookout for an old friend we’re thrilled to welcome back!) [Web Version »]( &p1=%40OOySA5n2hDPsuBwECEqB%2BsQAXm4mfapz%2FD0Naj0sWTY%3D) [Name]( ) [We've got you covered.]( ) The [Writer’s Digest Annual Conference]( ) stands alone among writing events because it’s designed to meet your unique needs. Backed by the expertise of Writer’s Digest’s nearly 100 years of experience and fortified by the insight of successful authors and publishing experts—with many New York Times bestsellers and industry professionals among them—you won’t find better mentors and allies for your writing journey. [chuck-wendig]( ) [Writing a Damn Fine Story]( ) | Chuck Wendig Learn how to hook your audience with unforgettable storytelling in this session based on New York Times bestselling author Chuck Wendig’s Damn Fine Story (Writer’s Digest Books, 2017). Learn to internalize the feel of powerful storytelling and leave with tools for visualizing story structure, building propulsive and compelling character relationships, and utilizing tension and theme to pull readers toward your book’s climax and conclusion. [ann-vandermeer]( ) [Adventures in Editing!]( ) | Ann VanderMeer What exactly does an editor do? How do you get their attention when submitting your story/novel/article? And what happens after you've sold your work? Get the scoop on relationships—yours with your editor, and everyone else you’ll encounter at a publishing company—in this exciting visual presentation by Hugo Award–winner Ann VanderMeer, acquiring editor for [Tor.com]( ) and [WeirdFictionReview.com]( ). [Carol-van-den-hende]( ) [Applying Best Practices in Design to Your Book Covers]( ) | Carol Van Den Hende Learn the principles of good design from marketing, strategy and insights expert Carol Van Den Hende. Find out which design elements are most important to keep consistent and why, how to start from your own design objectives, and practice assessing design within the right context. [phil-sexton]( ) [How Publishing Really Works]( ) | Phil Sexton What takes place behind closed doors at publishing houses, in meetings with bookstore buyers, and on the bookstore sales floor that determines the success or failure of your book? Phil Sexton—publisher of Media Lab Books and former publisher of Writer’s Digest—will reveal all, providing advice, tips and strategies for ensuring that your book receives the best treatment and the best opportunities for success. [Your Writing. Your Goals. Your Conference.]( ) The Writer’s Digest Annual Conference program provides you with a balanced education in both the craft and the business of being a writer—all in an encouraging, inspiring environment. Whether you’re looking to get signed by an agent and find a traditional publisher or prefer the independence of self-publishing, you can customize your experience by mixing-and-matching sessions from five curated tracks—Improve Your Craft, Get Published, The Business of Writing, Writer’s Reserve and Genre Studies. You only have two more weeks—until April 17—to [register and lock in the early-bird rate]( ). If you’ve been on the fence, now is the time to commit, save money and focus on building the best possible program—yours. [Hotel]( ) [Register]( ) This email was sent by: F+W, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 300, Blue Ash, OH, 45242 USA [Unsubscribe or Manage Subscriptions]( ) | [Web Version »]( &p1=%40OOySA5n2hDPsuBwECEqB%2BsQAXm4mfapz%2FD0Naj0sWTY%3D) We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy.]( )