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WriterCon

Auteur(s): William Bernhardt
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  • Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.
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  • Gaslamp Fantasy with Becca Fox

    Gaslamp Fantasy with Becca Fox
    May 19 2024
    Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Becca Fox, author of the new gaslamp fantasy, Asta and the Barbarians, part of her Chosen by the Masters series.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    The WriterCon Retreat at Canebrake is only two months away! From July 17-21, we'll be taking deep dives into your work. Each day's schedule will include group talks, small-group work, and one-on-one feedback on your work-in-progress. Doesn't matter how much you've written. Come to the Retreat and see how much your work improves! https://www.writercon.com/retreat/

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Marquez Heirs Publish Last Novel Against His Wishes
    2) New Startup Offers Automated AI Publishing

    Chapter 3: Interview with Becca Fox
    During this chat, you will learn:
    1) why romantasy and gaslamp fantasy are surging;
    2) how she creates characters readers can relate to;
    3) the balance between description and urgency;
    4) her writing process; and
    5) what's she's doing at WriterCon this fall.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    After the July Retreat, all eyes will be focused on the annual fall WriterCon Conference. This year, we have over 50 speakers delivering over 70 breakout sessions, plus contests, agents and publishers, pitching, manuscript reviews, prinvate consults, masterclass workshops, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. https://www.writercon.com

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    38 min
  • LIVE from the WriterCon Cruise with Sands, Johnson & Smith!

    LIVE from the WriterCon Cruise with Sands, Johnson & Smith!
    May 12 2024
    LIVE FROM THE WRITERCON CRUISE 2024! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview agent Katharine Sands, SF/Fantasy author RJ Johnson, and USA Today-bestselling Romance writer Lauren Smith.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    This has been our largest group of cruise-writers yet, and we've had a wonderful timne working with them.

    Chapter 2: Testimonials
    Some of the WriterCon Cruisers share what they loved most about this adventure.

    Chapter 3: News
    1) Amazon Accused of Spying on Retail Competitiors
    2) Internet Archive Appeals Ruling Prohibiting Digitization of Books Without License

    Chapter 4: Interview
    Premiere literary Agent Katharine Sands, USA Today-bestselling author Lauren Smith, and SF/Fantasy author RJ Johnson (Dreamslinger and others) talk about their adventures in the writing world. During this chat, you will learn:
    1) how to write the book you love while also paying attention to the market;
    2) the road ahead for publishing;
    3) the rise of romance, fantasy & horror;
    4) how to break into publishing;
    5) how the role of the agent has changed; and
    6) breaking into foreign rights—on your own.

    Chapter 5: Parting Words
    The next big event on the WriterCon calendar is the WriterCon Retreat, July 17-21, at the Canebrake luxury resort not far from Tulsa, with pool, hot tubs, spa, yoga, golf training, hiking trails, and most importantly, writing instruction. The classes, rooms, and food are all packaged together at one low price. This is where you get direct feedback on your work in progress as well as great information and instruction. Visit the website for more info!

    The WriterCon annual writers conference is Labor Day weekend (August 30-September 2) in Oklahoma City at the Renaissance Waterford. Over 50 speakers, over 70 sessions, need-to-know info on what's happening in the writing world, plus great writing tips. ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS till the Early Bird pricing ends, so register now!

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    45 min
  • FECKing Around with Chaz Ebert

    FECKing Around with Chaz Ebert
    May 5 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (Lara Bernhardt has the week off) discusses the latest news from the book world, offers writing tips, and interviews Chaz Ebert, CEO of Roger Ebert Digital (named for her late husband, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic) and author of the new book It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    Bill mentions that James Patterson is hosting a new television show on unsolved mysteries. You can imagine Jesse's reaction.

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Meta (Facebook) Considered Buying Simon & Schuster—so its AI Could Scrape the Books
    2) Storiaverse App Presents a New Storytelling Form—and is Looking for Writers

    Chapter 3: Interview with Chaz Ebert
    During this warm and witty chat, you will learn:
    1) how her late husband encouraged her to write;
    2) what it means to give a FECK;
    3) how to be a gamechanger;
    4) how strangers come together in the name of love; and
    5) how she broke into writing books—and songs.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    Join us for the WriterCon Retreat at the fabulous Canebrake luxure resort from July 17-21. In addition to the writing instruction, you will received specific feedback on your work in progress—with lots of time left to enjoy the resort and get some writing done in a beautiful location. www.writercon.com/retreat/

    William Bernhardt's next book, Justice For All, is a battle royale between two Bernhardt series characters—Daniel Pike and Kenzi Rivera. You will be able to pre-order it soon.

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    46 min
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