A personal note from WD Books’ Editor, Amy Jones

Seven WD authors you don’t want to miss... [Web Version »]( &p1=%40fexv96WGri8qZG6fEtP9ohW1QuGR12mKFe2jsYlryr0%3D) [WDC19]( ) During the time between each [Writer’s Digest Annual Conference]( ) I get the opportunity to work with and learn from our great WD authors on a daily basis, mostly through email and manuscripts. But, seeing them share their knowledge in person is an entirely different—and invigorating—experience. Here are 7 reasons why I can’t wait for you to meet and learn from some of our favorite WD authors live later this summer in New York City. - [Steven James]( ) is the perfect person to teach a class about public storytelling for authors, and once you see what he throws at you (literally!) you’ll understand why. - While editing [Carla Hoch’s]( ) brand new book, Fight Write, I couldn’t help but envision fight scenes in my head and in her sessions you won’t have to imagine—you can watch, and even participate! - [Jane Cleland]( ), who just won her second Agatha Award for Best Nonfiction for Mastering Plot Twists (Congrats, Jane!), has sessions that build on two topics from that very book. - [Zac Petit]( ), once a full-time WD magazine editor, successfully made the switch to full-time freelance work after writing the book on it and he’ll share his secrets from both vantage points. - In addition to two regular sessions, [Jordan Rosenfeld]( ) will host [a day-long intensive]( ) built around her new book, How to Write a Page-Turner (the brilliant book that single-handedly made me blow my personal book-buying budget for the year—best research I’ve ever done!). - If you flip to pages 57-60 of The Byline Bible (which recently won an award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors), you’ll see an astounding list of 3-page essays from [Susan Shapiro’s]( ) students that led to bigger opportunities and you can learn how to do the same in her session. - If you’ve read Writing Without Rules, you know [Jeff Somers]( ) is both funny and likes to talk about things he’s done to make his agent, the incomparable Query Shark [Janet Reid]( ), shake her head. Join them for what I imagine will be the most informative stand-up session Writer’s Digest has ever seen. Keep in mind, these are 7 of my reasons for you to attend. Check out our [full schedule]( ) and I’m sure you’ll find at least 7 more of your own. See you in August! [Amy Jones]( ) Managing Content Director Writer's Digest Books [Name]( ) Amy Jones is the managing content director for Writer’s Digest Books. Like most WD staffers, she is a voracious reader and has a particular interest in literary fiction, historical fiction, and page-turning mysteries. When she’s not reading, Amy is usually daydreaming about Italy or volunteering at the Ohio Alleycat Resource, her local no-kill cat shelter. [Information]( ) [Register]( ) Sponsored By [Publish Drive]( ) Please do not reply to this email. We are happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please [click here to contact us]( ). This email was sent by: F+W, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 300, Blue Ash, OH, 45242 USA [Unsubscribe]( &cid=DM118711&bid=1159939651) | [Web Version »]( &p1=%40fexv96WGri8qZG6fEtP9ohW1QuGR12mKFe2jsYlryr0%3D) We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy.]( )